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Affordable Small Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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NORDON GROCERY
NORDON GROCERY
REESE Atelier IGNITE PLLCREESE Atelier IGNITE PLLC
Jay Mangum Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional detached garden shed in Raleigh.
Sauna House
Sauna House
Design Build Team IncDesign Build Team Inc
View from main house Bob Greenspan
Design ideas for a small contemporary garden shed and building in Kansas City.
Garden Sheds
Garden Sheds
Limestone Trail Co. Inc.Limestone Trail Co. Inc.
This beautiful cedar 8' x 8' square unit has double doors with French windows, a cedar shingle roof and boasts a copper roof on the cupola. It is both functional and beautiful in your yard.
The Orchid House
The Orchid House
Alex Crook PhotographyAlex Crook Photography
Read more about this project in Seattle Magazine: http://www.seattlemag.com/article/orchid-studio-tiny-backyard-getaway Photography by Alex Crook (www.alexcrook.com) for Seattle Magazine (www.seattlemag.com)
Charming Chicken Coop with Covered Run
Charming Chicken Coop with Covered Run
Santa Barbara Home DesignSanta Barbara Home Design
Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.
Playhouse in the Woods
Playhouse in the Woods
Kamen Tall Architects, PCKamen Tall Architects, PC
Rustic siding was used to match that of the house, bringing together the two different structures. Joanne Tall
Inspiration for a small rustic detached office/studio/workshop in New York.
Tiny Home Bohemian Sanctuary
Tiny Home Bohemian Sanctuary
Balboa Design GroupBalboa Design Group
Small shabby-chic style attached guesthouse in San Diego.
Hanssel or Gretel
Hanssel or Gretel
ShedstersShedsters
Shots of our iconic shed "Hanssel or Gretel". A play on words from the famous story, due to the families last name and this being a his or hers (#heshed #sheshed or #theyshed), but not a play on function. This dynamic homeowner crew uses the shed for their private offices, alongside e-learning, meeting, relaxing and to unwind. This 10'x10' are requires no permit and can be completed in less that 3 days (interior excluded). The exterior space is approximately 40'x40', still required no permitting and was done in conjunction with a landscape designer. Bringing the indoor to the outdoor for all to enjoy, or close the french doors and escape to zen! To see the video, go to: https://youtu.be/zMo01-SpaTs
Hanssel or Gretel
Hanssel or Gretel
ShedstersShedsters
Shots of our iconic shed "Hanssel or Gretel". A play on words from the famous story, due to the families last name and this being a his or hers (#heshed #sheshed or #theyshed), but not a play on function. This dynamic homeowner crew uses the shed for their private offices, alongside e-learning, meeting, relaxing and to unwind. This 10'x10' are requires no permit and can be completed in less that 3 days (interior excluded). The exterior space is approximately 40'x40', still required no permitting and was done in conjunction with a landscape designer. Bringing the indoor to the outdoor for all to enjoy, or close the french doors and escape to zen! To see the video, go to: https://youtu.be/zMo01-SpaTs
Tiny Home - 210 Square Feet
Tiny Home - 210 Square Feet
Suncrest Home BuildersSuncrest Home Builders
210 Square Foot tiny home designed, built, and furnished by Suncrest Home Builders. Features ample closet space, highly efficient functional kitchen, remote-controlled adjustable bed, gateleg table for eating or laptop work, full bathroom, and in-unit laundry. This space is perfect for a mother-in-law suite, Airbnb, or efficiency rental. We love small spaces and would love todesign and build an accessory unit just for you!
modern ADU in san francisco
modern ADU in san francisco
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
With a total interior space of 14'X24', we aimed to create maximum efficiency by finding the optimal proportions for the rooms, and by locating all fixtures and appliances linearly along the long back wall. All white cabinets with stainless steel appliances and hardware, as well as the overall subdued material palette are essential in creating a modern simplicity. Other highlights include a curbless shower entry and a wall-hung toilet. The small but comfortable bath is suffused with natural light thanks to a generous skylight. The overall effect is a tranquil retreat carved out from a dense and somewhat chaotic urban block in one of San Francisco's most busy and vibrant neighborhoods.
Poolside Artists Studio Shed
Poolside Artists Studio Shed
UserUser
Poolside artists studio 10'x12' with monoslope roof
Photo of a small modern detached office/studio/workshop in Orlando.
Historic Adobe Remodel
Historic Adobe Remodel
Madera Builders LLCMadera Builders LLC
Design ideas for a small detached garden shed and building in Albuquerque.
Living Room
Living Room
InoutsideInoutside
Beautiful backyard room to escape for a little quiet time. Cooba design.
Inspiration for a small contemporary detached guesthouse in Melbourne.
Locksley Ave - Carriage House Remodel
Locksley Ave - Carriage House Remodel
Amato ArchitectureAmato Architecture
Sliding repurposed wood barn doors hide a fold out Murphy bed and turns the music room into a guest house.
This is an example of a small classic detached guesthouse in San Francisco.
Entrance to 8x10 Studio Shed backyard home office
Entrance to 8x10 Studio Shed backyard home office
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
A close up of our Bronze Metal Trim - a standard upgrade at Studio Shed. The bright colors of the walls and the flooring, combined with our FullLite™ all glass front expands a compact home office.
Grain bin tiny house hunting lodge
Grain bin tiny house hunting lodge
Christine Lakas, The Designer, LLCChristine Lakas, The Designer, LLC
Inspiration for a small urban detached garden shed and building in Other.
Мини огород
Мини огород
Архитектурная студия ТУДААрхитектурная студия ТУДА
фото: Кирилл Иванов
Design ideas for a small contemporary greenhouse in Moscow.
Myrtle 10x10 garden shed pottery studio
Myrtle 10x10 garden shed pottery studio
SolidBuild ShedsSolidBuild Sheds
Design ideas for a small traditional detached office/studio/workshop in Seattle.
Cactus Greenhouse
Cactus Greenhouse
Nix Group ArchitectsNix Group Architects
Cactus Greenhouse
Photo of a small contemporary detached greenhouse in Austin.

Affordable Small Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

Our garden sheds and outdoor buildings don’t have to be dumping grounds for tools, bikes, bins and all the extraneous items that haven’t found a home inside the house, instead they can be whole new spaces that you can turn your design eye to, just like any other room of the house. If you’ve lived in a small house or flat with no outside space, you’ll appreciate the added bonus an additional structure can give you. Homeowners across the UK and Ireland are transforming garden sheds, building garden offices and extending their homes to create garden rooms to really make the most of the space we have, because as we know, in some places in the UK and Ireland, space is like gold dust.

Which garden building should I go for?

It always makes sense to work with what you have, so if you have a garden shed already, think about how you could use it if you cleared it out and gave it a lick of paint. If you have nothing to work with apart from space and a budget, then the logical process is to think about what you need the space for. Garden sheds only need to be as big as what you need to store within them, so they could be an easier and cheaper alternative structure to a full garden building if you just need to store garden items, tools and bikes somewhere. If you have loftier ambitions and dream of a garden building that will be an additional living or working area, a separate garden room could be the answer. Large converted garden sheds or purpose built garden rooms can be used for separate work offices, studios, creative spaces, living areas, pool houses and so much more. With luxuries such as wireless internet and underfloor heating, and endless paint and decor options, the possibilities for your garden building are boundless. For the environmentally-conscious, eco-sheds featuring solar panels are an energy-saving solution that could benefit your household, and garden pods – prefabricated pod buildings for use as an office or extra living space – are easy, ready-to-go garden structures that are usually eco-friendly and energy efficient. Working from home often calls for a dedicated home office away from the distractions of the rest of the house, so garden offices or studios offer the ideal set-up: completely separate from the main house but close enough for emergencies, food supplies and bathroom breaks. They will also hopefully offer a peaceful and focused environment in the tranquility of your garden. Buildings in your garden don’t always have to be about practicality. You could let your imagination run wild and escape to the woods with a treehouse, and then your garden would certainly be the envy of all the children in the neighbourhood. Rope walkways, ladders, turrets, slides and firemen's poles are enough to keep any child occupied for hours on end. Even if you don’t have children yourself, an elevated wooden shelter attached to a tree is a good a place as any to enjoy your outdoor space, and isn’t that usually what garden buildings are all about? Besides the extra space they give you; garden rooms, summerhouses and converted garden sheds are wonderful for their location – outside in your garden. When the summer months come around, and we hopefully enjoy some good weather, all you want to do is spend as much time outside and with a garden building it’s possible to do so without compromising on furniture, shelter and all the amenities of indoors.

What design should I choose for my garden shed or garden room?

Sheds come in a full range of materials – metal and plastic garden sheds may prove more durable and weatherproof but classic wooden garden sheds offer the most opportunities for creative expression. If you’re thinking of a bigger structure, and appreciating your garden or outdoor area is important to you, large glass bifold doors can transform your garden room into a light-filled sunroom that opens right out onto your garden. For eco-lovers and those that want to retain a lush garden look, grass covered walls and roofs will help your garden room to blend in with its surroundings or wooden cladding will also give a natural look if you don’t want to to go all out with the grass. When it comes to your interior design, a habitable, high-spec garden room is really no different from any room in your main house, so the decisions will come down to personal style, taste and needs. Whatever outdoor structure you’re thinking of building or converting, be it a garden shed, treehouse, garden office or summerhouse, you’ll be able to find inspiration for all of them by browsing the photos on Houzz. Define your search by area, style or size to find what you want more easily.
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