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.
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Grant Ritchie
Medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in Other.
mummy i like the lights and roof on this outhouse - rsehmi_307
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.
Outdoor Buildings - Jonathan's House - glennhibbert95
Design ideas for a classic detached guesthouse in Other.
For pool pump house - webuser_401485077
We have a range of off the shelf office pods which can be tweaked to suit your requirements or we can build something completely bespoke. These luxury offices are built using the highest quality materials and uniquely built in SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) which allow them to be hugely thermal efficient (minimising utility bills) and perfect for year round use.
Photography: Gill Murray Photography
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www.edengardenrooms.com
Design ideas for a contemporary garden shed and building in Other.
Could work in our space but a more acute angle for glass section - mradamkenyon
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Zelda Meyburgh Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary garden shed and building in Other.
sliding doors open it to outside - philboger
Dusk shot of the Pilates studio set in private woodland, Oxfordshire.
This is an example of a contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in Oxfordshire.
The open space and the lighting around the garden house - body2k
Alan Williams Photography
Contemporary garden shed and building in London.
Architecturally impressive: You love adventurous architecture and you’ve run out of places you can make an impact inside the home for now. You dream of building your own house one day, but while that might not be on the cards any time soon, you can start in the garden! Your fantasy show-stopping creation could be something ergonomic like this, or perhaps instead a design that’s angular, tubular, spherical, fabulously futuristic or simply expansive – whatever you choose it’ll be a statement desig - info399378
Matt Harris - MJH Photography
Medium sized contemporary garden shed and building in West Midlands.
Outdoor Buildings - Jonathan's House - glennhibbert95
garden room withe doors opened.
Inspiration for a contemporary garden shed and building in London.
Bi-folding doors and simple interior - nessabush
Inspiration for a small traditional garden shed and building in London.
like simple symmetry and roof angle - ashley_styring
This is an example of a classic detached guesthouse in Sussex.
I’d love a summerhouse like this in my new garden - carole_grant15
Taken by our craftsmen early after assembly in Bristol
Medium sized modern detached garden shed in Other.
Taken by our craftsmen during assembly in Bosham
Medium sized modern detached garden shed in Other.
Taken by our craftsmen after delivery and assembly in Colchester
Photo of a medium sized modern detached garden shed in Other.
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.
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.