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Guesthouse Ideas and Designs

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Tiny Home Remodel
Tiny Home Remodel
J & M RemodelJ & M Remodel
Inspiration for a classic detached guesthouse in Seattle.
Custom Cambria Shed with Shingles
Custom Cambria Shed with Shingles
A Place To GrowA Place To Grow
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional detached guesthouse in San Luis Obispo.
Sheds - Storage Building - Carports
Sheds - Storage Building - Carports
Backyard Billy's Patio & Fireplace Inc.Backyard Billy's Patio & Fireplace Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional detached guesthouse in Baltimore.
The Bothy Project - Inshriach
The Bothy Project - Inshriach
johnny barringtonjohnny barrington
johnny barrington
Inspiration for a rustic guesthouse in Glasgow.
The Cottage
The Cottage
Beachy Barns LTDBeachy Barns LTD
Medium sized traditional detached guesthouse in Columbus.
Thoreau Cabin Replica
Thoreau Cabin Replica
Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen StudioPine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio
Pine Street Carpenters built this replica of Henry David Thoreau's Walden Pond cabin for Tyler Arboretum in Media, PA.
This is an example of a traditional guesthouse in Philadelphia.
Wayzata Bay Home
Wayzata Bay Home
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | L Cramer Builders, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography | Murphy & Co Design, Architect | Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Glen Road
Glen Road
risa boyer architecturerisa boyer architecture
Inspiration for a midcentury detached guesthouse in Portland.
Maroubra Granny Flat Project
Maroubra Granny Flat Project
Wishbone ConstructionsWishbone Constructions
Outdoor Kitchen/Entertainment area
Photo of a small beach style detached guesthouse in Sydney.
Writing Room
Writing Room
neighbourhood studioneighbourhood studio
Rory Gardiner
Inspiration for a small scandi detached guesthouse in London.
Custom Guesthouse
Custom Guesthouse
Jamaica Cottage Shop IncJamaica Cottage Shop Inc
This is a custom guesthouse that can be used for a studio or a home office.
Design ideas for a small eclectic detached guesthouse in New York.
Hyla II Residence
Hyla II Residence
Patina Design ArchitectsPatina Design Architects
photo: Frank Jenkins - Vista Estate Imaging
Traditional guesthouse in Seattle.
The Spirit House
The Spirit House
Studio A Home DesignsStudio A Home Designs
Bert Thomas
Photo of a small rustic detached guesthouse in Other.
Ashwood Studio
Ashwood Studio
Garden StudiosGarden Studios
garden studio, granny flat, modular design, sustainable
Contemporary detached guesthouse in Melbourne.
Summer Cottage Addition and Renovation in Newport County, RI
Summer Cottage Addition and Renovation in Newport County, RI
SR Fine Home BuildersSR Fine Home Builders
Guest Cottage / Photographer: Robert Brewster Photography / Architect: Matthew McGeorge, McGeorge Architecture Interiors
This is an example of a large country detached guesthouse in Providence.
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.
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
Coastal Retreat
Coastal Retreat
Beth Dana DesignBeth Dana Design
This is an example of a farmhouse guesthouse in Santa Barbara.
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.

Guesthouse 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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