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Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs
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.
Whether you want inspiration for planning a garden shed and building renovation or are building a designer garden shed and building from scratch, Houzz has 35,464 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Aroha Escapes and MorenoMasey. Look through garden shed and building photos in different colours and styles and when you find a garden shed and building design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful garden shed and building ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
Ben G Waller Photography
Photo of a rustic detached guesthouse in Sussex.
Has a gypsey feel - lanab1960
If you think of garden design, you really want to think about introducing symmetry.
You need to look at where the eye falls on from any angle of your garden and then see if you can create a symmetrical vignette.Here some more symmetry- wood storage.Note the two urns to the left and right.
Good idea for cupboard and log store - rhiannon_keam00
Design ideas for a small contemporary detached garden shed and building in Other.
Clear glass that does not obstruct the view of the garden. A little sun trap that could encourage tropical plant propagation - marilyn354
JML Garden Rooms - A traditional style, Fully insulated Garden room built with SIP (Structurally Insulated Panels) for all year round use. Triple Glazed Aluminium clad doors and windows and clad with Scottish Larch, with reclaimed Scottish Slates, as built n Scotland. Features include 2 roof lights at the back of the build, to maximise use of daylight. Further windows can be requested.
love this idea with a patio outside and chairs on patio - webuser_50037403691
Inspiration for a country garden shed and building in Other.
Holiday accommodation - elspethrb
HMC
This is an example of a large classic detached garden shed in Essex.
handy bbq area - idjackson
The Potting Shed is how a shed should look. It has a steep pitched roof with a generous overhang which, along with the small pane windows gives it a traditional look which will blend into any garden.
Like the sort of shape and design would be bigger and maybe a sort of duck egg colour - webuser_571284770
Julian Abrahms
This is an example of a small scandinavian detached office/studio/workshop in London.
Garden Project (smart storage, bike mounts, kids toys, wellies, tools, cupboards for paint supplies). - booth1988
Roger Fowler
Photo of a medium sized classic detached guesthouse in Essex.
Fantastic for mum - amcha82
Double Garage and garden store. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle
Photo of a country detached barn in Devon.
Garage on right, Farmhouse extension that becomes Mum’s flat - onejen
Design ideas for a rustic garden shed and building in Berkshire.
Internal structure garden room - lynn_patterson7494673
Design ideas for a traditional garden shed and building in Other.
Love the look of this for the cottage garden - nigel_fairhurst
A boldly curving path intersects the formal lawn and meadow turf, leading to a bespoke garden office. The office is constructed with cedar panelling and sliding glass doors.
Something that doesn’t work as well as the other one. - nlevy190
This gorgeous detached garden room in Wilmslow boasts Indossati flooring, wood panelling, two sets of bi-folding doors with integral blinds, a cloakroom & WC, and exquisite lighting features to complement the beautiful gardens. It was all built and complete in 2 weeks much to our client’s delight, and as with all of our buildings, is highly insulated for year-round use.
Cedar cladding with black window elements - pmhh59
Inspiration for a victorian garden shed and building in Other.
Pots by greenhouse - tanyard2014
This is an example of a traditional detached garden shed and building in Other.
The cute lights near the window make I feel warm! - webuser_626336152
Design ideas for a classic detached guesthouse in Other.
For pool pump house - webuser_401485077
Photo of a contemporary detached guesthouse in London.
black exterior of garden studio - judith_harrison86