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Country Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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Shed Turned Guest Space
Shed Turned Guest Space
Julie Ranee PhotographyJulie Ranee Photography
Julie Ranee Photography © 2012 Houzz
Country detached office/studio/workshop in Columbus.
South Langley Stable
South Langley Stable
Site Lines Architecture Inc.Site Lines Architecture Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive rural detached barn in Vancouver.
Winding Way Residence
Winding Way Residence
SDG Architecture, Inc.SDG Architecture, Inc.
Photographer: John Sutton Interior Designer: Carrington Kujawa
Rural barn in San Francisco.
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Berkshires Estate Restoration
Berkshires Estate Restoration
Giambastiani DesignGiambastiani Design
Garden Structures Renovation Bradley M Jones
Country garden shed and building in Boston.
Tower
Tower
Hoedemaker PfeifferHoedemaker Pfeiffer
This house, in eastern Washington’s Kittitas County, is sited on the shallow incline of a slight elevation, in the midst of fifty acres of pasture and prairie grassland, a place of vast expanses, where only distant hills and the occasional isolated tree interrupt the view toward the horizon. Where another design might seem to be an alien import, this house feels entirely native, powerfully attached to the land. Set back from and protected under the tent-like protection of the roof, the front of the house is entirely transparent, glowing like a lantern in the evening. Along the windowed wall that looks out over the porch, a full-length enfilade reaches out to the far window at each end. Steep ship’s ladders on either side of the great room lead to loft spaces, lighted by a single window placed high on the gable ends. On either side of the massive stone fireplace, angled window seats offer views of the grasslands and of the watch tower. Eight-foot-high accordion doors at the porch end of the great room fold away, extending the room out to a screened space for summer, a glass-enclosed solarium in winter. In addition to serving as an observation look-out and beacon, the tower serves the practical function of housing a below-grade wine cellar and sleeping benches. Tower and house align from entrance to entrance, literally linked by a pathway, set off axis and leading to steps that descend into the courtyard.
Workshop Doors
Workshop Doors
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a country office/studio/workshop in Portland Maine.
Barn with bluestone sill and brick corner coining
Barn with bluestone sill and brick corner coining
Natalie DeNormandieNatalie DeNormandie
Photography by Liz Linder (www.lizlinder.com)
Inspiration for a farmhouse barn in Boston.
Williams Barn Rennovation
Williams Barn Rennovation
Woulbroun Construction, Inc.Woulbroun Construction, Inc.
Vanessa Plakias
Inspiration for a farmhouse barn in San Luis Obispo.
Ten Acre Meadow
Ten Acre Meadow
Rob Bramhall ArchitectsRob Bramhall Architects
photo by Alex Vertikoff
Photo of a large country detached barn in Boston.
My Houzz: Loving Efforts Restore a 1787 Farmhouse
My Houzz: Loving Efforts Restore a 1787 Farmhouse
Mary Prince PhotographyMary Prince Photography
Mary Prince © 2012 Houzz
Farmhouse garden shed in Boston.
Richland, OR: Connie and Obbie
Richland, OR: Connie and Obbie
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Sarah Greenman © 2012 Houzz
Design ideas for a country garden shed and building in Boise.
Gothic Revival Farmhouse
Gothic Revival Farmhouse
Richard Taylor ArchitectsRichard Taylor Architects
The Gothic Revival Farmhouse look grew organically as the program for the house progressed. The style is attractive and charming, and is made of simple forms that are easy to build. Views determined the positioning and adjacency of the major spaces in the house during the predesign stage, even before the design work began. Strategically placed windows capture dramatic vistas while the placement of the house blocks less desirable views. Almost every room in the open interior does "double duty" for the family, keeping costs down and creating an open, comfortable flow.
Pine Flat Road
Pine Flat Road
Cairn Construction Inc.Cairn Construction Inc.
Horse stables built with recycled materials throughout. Metal rail paddocks. Corrugated roof.
Inspiration for a country garden shed and building in San Francisco.
Ridge Farm
Ridge Farm
Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLCWoodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC
Inspiration for a country barn in Manchester.
South Langley Stable
South Langley Stable
Site Lines Architecture Inc.Site Lines Architecture Inc.
This is an example of an expansive farmhouse detached barn in Vancouver.
Fox Hollow
Fox Hollow
SDG Architecture, Inc.SDG Architecture, Inc.
Photographer: Bernard André
Country barn in San Francisco.
Barn for a New Old Farmhouse
Barn for a New Old Farmhouse
Richard Taylor ArchitectsRichard Taylor Architects
This barn is built down the hill from the "New Old Farmhouse" we designed.
Design ideas for a farmhouse barn in Columbus.
Richland, OR: Connie and Obbie
Richland, OR: Connie and Obbie
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Sarah Greenman © 2012 Houzz
Farmhouse barn in Boise.

Country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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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