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Garden Shed and Building - Guesthouse and Barn Ideas and Designs

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Sonoma Humble Retreat
Sonoma Humble Retreat
Bevan + AssociatesBevan + Associates
This is an example of a rural detached guesthouse in San Francisco.
1880 Farmhouse
1880 Farmhouse
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors
Nick Glimenakis
Design ideas for a small rural detached guesthouse in New York.
Shed, Garden & Farm Kits - Sugar Shack 10' x 16'
Shed, Garden & Farm Kits - Sugar Shack 10' x 16'
Jamaica Cottage Shop IncJamaica Cottage Shop Inc
via our website ~ 280 square feet of usable space with 6’0” Jamaica Cottage Shop built double doors ~ large enough to fit your riding lawn mower, snowmobile, snow blower, lawn furniture, and ATVs. This building can be used as a garage ~ the floor system can handle a small to mid-size car or tractor. The open floor plan allows for a great workshop space or can be split up and be used as a cabin. Photos may depict client modifications.
Richards Drive 1
Richards Drive 1
Connelly Construction, LLCConnelly Construction, LLC
This a later shot of the "little house" -- a wonderful guest quarters with a bath. This space has served as an temporary workspace/studio for an artist displaced from New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina, a virtually sound-proof music studio and a Mancave. Photo by Chad Chenier
Ten Acre Meadow
Ten Acre Meadow
Rob Bramhall ArchitectsRob Bramhall Architects
photo by Alex Vertikoff
Photo of a large country detached barn in Boston.
All Around Farm
All Around Farm
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photographer: Tom Crane
Design ideas for a rural barn in Philadelphia.
Elegant Hillside Home
Elegant Hillside Home
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Jim Bartsch Photography
Photo of a small mediterranean detached barn in Santa Barbara.
Garages & Sheds
Garages & Sheds
The Barn Yard & Great Country GaragesThe Barn Yard & Great Country Garages
This is an example of a large country detached barn in New York.
Grand House Ranskill
Grand House Ranskill
Pushh ConstructionPushh Construction
Classic detached barn in Other.
Barn/Artist Studio
Barn/Artist Studio
UserUser
Hoachlander/Davis Photography
This is an example of a medium sized country detached barn in DC Metro.
Chicken Coop
Chicken Coop
Conte & Conte, LLCConte & Conte, LLC
Conte & Conte, LLC landscape architects and designers work with clients located in Connecticut & New York (Greenwich, Belle Haven, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Fairfield, Southport, Rowayton, Manhattan, Larchmont, Bedford Hills, Armonk, Massachusetts) Landscape Construction Completed by Fairfield House & Garden Company
Coastal Retreat
Coastal Retreat
Beth Dana DesignBeth Dana Design
This is an example of a farmhouse guesthouse in Santa Barbara.
Country Retreat
Country Retreat
Rill ArchitectsRill Architects
James Ray Spahn Photography
Design ideas for a classic guesthouse in DC Metro.
10x12 Home Office Space
10x12 Home Office Space
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
Inspiration for a modern detached guesthouse in Denver.
Gentleman's Barn
Gentleman's Barn
Cushman Design GroupCushman Design Group
Photography by Susan Teare
Photo of a farmhouse barn in New York.
Granny Flat - for Autism Independence
Granny Flat - for Autism Independence
Cubitt's Granny Flats and Home ExtensionsCubitt's Granny Flats and Home Extensions
Inspiration for a coastal guesthouse in Canberra - Queanbeyan.
14x26 Summit Series ADU Airbnb
14x26 Summit Series ADU Airbnb
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
• 14x26 Summit Series • Timber Bark block siding • Factory OEM White doors • Natural eaves • Custom interior
Large midcentury detached guesthouse in Raleigh.
Tiny Home In Chevy Chase, Washington DC
Tiny Home In Chevy Chase, Washington DC
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Small classic detached guesthouse in DC Metro.
Backyard Reading Retreat
Backyard Reading Retreat
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Design ideas for a small contemporary detached guesthouse in Seattle.
Malvern East
Malvern East
MirabuildMirabuild
Contemporary detached guesthouse in Melbourne.

Garden Shed and Building - Guesthouse and Barn 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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