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Budget Small Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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Tudor House
Tudor House
Jon Stuefloten Restoration PaintingJon Stuefloten Restoration Painting
Inspiration for a small traditional detached office/studio/workshop in Other.
Front
Front
UserUser
T Parsons
This is an example of a small contemporary detached garden shed in Other.
Metal-Sided Dutch Barn
Metal-Sided Dutch Barn
Fisher BarnsFisher Barns
This is an example of a small contemporary detached garden shed in Other.
AKARItoKI-古民家再生と工房-
AKARItoKI-古民家再生と工房-
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築100年以上の古民家リノベーションとともに、工房を新築。もともと蔵があった場所。蔵の趣を感じさせる切妻屋根の板貼りの建物。
Inspiration for a small world-inspired detached guesthouse in Other.
Coolamon Cabin
Coolamon Cabin
Plus StudioPlus Studio
This is an example of a small contemporary detached barn in Gold Coast - Tweed.
6x12 Studio Shed with DIY Lifestyle Interior
6x12 Studio Shed with DIY Lifestyle Interior
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
This alley accessed garage didn't leave much space...but you don't need much space! This 6x12 offers a separate workshop and matches the color of the house perfectly.
Low roof Slot-in bike shed
Low roof Slot-in bike shed
Brighton Bike ShedsBrighton Bike Sheds
Small contemporary detached garden shed in Sussex.
Bathroom
Bathroom
Leung InteriorsLeung Interiors
Renovation of a garage to a bathroom for a couple who needed ground floor facilities. This still left the couple with a separate utility room and storage space.
2.5m x 2m Linea Garden Office
2.5m x 2m Linea Garden Office
Garden Affairs LtdGarden Affairs Ltd
Photo of a small modern office/studio/workshop in Wiltshire.
SheShed
SheShed
Sitka StudiosSitka Studios
The interior of the SheShed with a basic workbench and storage. Next year this little work space will get more finishing work.
Small rustic detached office/studio/workshop in Vancouver.
Modern Shed
Modern Shed
ARK CONSTRUCTION GROUPARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP
Joseph Hymers
Small modern detached office/studio/workshop in Vancouver.
Portables
Portables
R&B Portable SolutionsR&B Portable Solutions
Design ideas for a small classic detached garden shed in Atlanta.
Light & Bright Studio
Light & Bright Studio
ModboxModbox
This is an example of a small contemporary garden shed and building in Other.
Wine Barn
Wine Barn
ERA architectsERA architects
Esteve Serra
Design ideas for a small urban detached barn in Barcelona.
Bel Air Backyard She-Shed Hideaway
Bel Air Backyard She-Shed Hideaway
Taylor Made Custom Contracting Inc.Taylor Made Custom Contracting Inc.
Our client was in search of a space where she could relax, read, and meditate. She chose a non-tradtional approach and decided to transform her existing backyard shed into a space that she could call her own. With her artistic flare in mind, we built a living area complete with vaulted ceilings, shelving, painted floors, faux fireplace mantle, and lighting. Her eclectic decor is cozy, calming and very much feminine- which is exactly was she had in mind.
BBC TV Makeover Show: My Unique Boutique
BBC TV Makeover Show: My Unique Boutique
Catriona ArcherCatriona Archer
BBC2’s series”My Unique B&B” by Plimsoll Productions. I worked alongside Simon Parfitt, Ian Yansangy and owners George and Al to transform their rusty old van into a restful retreat in the beautiful Wye Valley.
House Extension // Fraser
House Extension // Fraser
EASTWEST ArchitectureEASTWEST Architecture
Photos: NAARO
Small modern detached office/studio/workshop in London.
Garden Room
Garden Room
UserUser
Gareth Byrne Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in Dublin.
Backyard Modern Studio
Backyard Modern Studio
Level Design BuildLevel Design Build
This backyard garden studio with a modern design provides a comfortable and stylish retreat for a home office, art studio, cottage bunkie or for backyard entertaining. The layout features two built in work stations, and a built-in sofa bench that can be used for reading, watching televisions or an afternoon nap. A second story loft provides space for storage, a kid's play area or a separate space for lounging. With a footprint just over 100 square feet, this studio makes efficient use of space while minimizing the footprint of the backyard and may be constructed without a permit in many jurisdictions (check your local building code).
House Extension // Fraser
House Extension // Fraser
EASTWEST ArchitectureEASTWEST Architecture
Photos: NAARO
Photo of a small modern detached office/studio/workshop in London.

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.
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