skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden Shed & Building
  2. Size: Compact

Budget Small Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
1 - 20 of 313 photos
Item 1 of 3
Bike Shed
Bike Shed
Cambridge CraftsmanCambridge Craftsman
Concealed sliding doors (Fir & cedar), Fir headers and rafters, T&G cedar siding, bluestone threshold and pathway.
Design ideas for a small classic detached garden shed in Boston.
Writing Room
Writing Room
neighbourhood studioneighbourhood studio
Rory Gardiner
Inspiration for a small scandi detached guesthouse in London.
urban green house for public housing
urban green house for public housing
ROSE architectureROSE architecture
Marie Philibert-Dubois
Small farmhouse detached garden shed in Montreal.
The Spirit House
The Spirit House
Studio A Home DesignsStudio A Home Designs
Bert Thomas
Photo of a small rustic detached guesthouse in Other.
self-contained Huts
self-contained Huts
Riverside Shepherd Huts LtdRiverside Shepherd Huts Ltd
Small country garden shed and building in Other.
Art & Architecture Studio
Art & Architecture Studio
Stahl Architects & BuildersStahl Architects & Builders
Gilbertson Photography & Phil Stahl
Design ideas for a small scandi garden shed and building in Minneapolis.
The Studio
The Studio
FORWARD Design | ArchitectureFORWARD Design | Architecture
Bob Greenspan
This is an example of a small modern garden shed and building in Kansas City.
Vegetable Garden
Vegetable Garden
Abundant Design, LLCAbundant Design, LLC
Added project to keep garbage and recycling bins neat and out of the way
Small classic garden shed and building in Other.
1950s Family Home Wrap-Around Extension
1950s Family Home Wrap-Around Extension
CLPM LimitedCLPM Limited
A simple but effective garden design maximises the space in this compact garden. A patio and separate decking areas create mutliple recreation spaces and provides a very safe space for the children to play. Pictures by project manager James Bryden
Granny Flat with skillion roof and red door pop
Granny Flat with skillion roof and red door pop
Cubitt's Granny Flats and Home ExtensionsCubitt's Granny Flats and Home Extensions
Granny Flat with skillion roof and red door pop
Small contemporary detached guesthouse in Sydney.
Garden Rooms / Log Cabins
Garden Rooms / Log Cabins
Garden Affairs LtdGarden Affairs Ltd
A garden room with integral garden shed / storage. Canopy for shade and double glazed doors / windows. Available in any size and with alternative doors/windows.
Backyard Escape Office custom Maibec Siding with a matching Garden Shed 12'x9'
Backyard Escape Office custom Maibec Siding with a matching Garden Shed 12'x9'
Backyard Escape StudiosBackyard Escape Studios
This modern shed with pre-stained Maibec wood siding is trimmed with charcoal metal. The shed is equipped with a modern sliding barn door.
This is an example of a small contemporary detached garden shed in Toronto.
Mine Brook Farm
Mine Brook Farm
AHD&CoAHD&Co
Photo of a small rural garden shed and building in New York.
Playhouse with dormer
Playhouse with dormer
J. Carsten RemodelingJ. Carsten Remodeling
Small classic detached garden shed in Minneapolis.
Slatted cedar Classic with bin shed and storage box
Slatted cedar Classic with bin shed and storage box
Brighton Bike ShedsBrighton Bike Sheds
Photo of a small contemporary detached garden shed in London.
Delivered and assembled - Tool Tidy 4'x2.5'
Delivered and assembled - Tool Tidy 4'x2.5'
The Cosy Shed Co.The Cosy Shed Co.
Taken by our craftsmen after assembly....
This is an example of a small modern detached garden shed in Other.
Custom Shed
Custom Shed
Meg & Kennedy Landscape Design FirmMeg & Kennedy Landscape Design Firm
Design ideas for a small contemporary detached garden shed in Toronto.
East Fremantle Studio
East Fremantle Studio
Mt EykMt Eyk
Jessica Mountain
Small urban detached guesthouse in Perth.
Kalaloch Shed
Kalaloch Shed
CAST architectureCAST architecture
Matt Hutchins
This is an example of a small modern detached office/studio/workshop in Seattle.
Tool Tidy 4'x2.5' in Cream Biscuit for Sue in Kent - delivered and assembled
Tool Tidy 4'x2.5' in Cream Biscuit for Sue in Kent - delivered and assembled
The Cosy Shed Co.The Cosy Shed Co.
Taken by our craftsmen after delivery and assembly to Kent....
Design ideas for a small modern detached garden shed in Kent.

Budget 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.
1
123456789Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.