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.
Scotts of Thrapston
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional detached garden shed and building in Surrey.
hobby hut or she shed - edzhoy
Our back door stores provide an outside space for wet or muddy boots and all those bits that end up by the back door.
Also ideal if you have a small garden and looking for somewhere to store those garden items.
Garden shed - angel_zhang8
A fabulous 6x4m garden building complete with eco loo, electricity, wi-fi and running water. The perfect place to work, rest and play all year round.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in Surrey.
The concept is too much - webuser_621756421
Alan Williams Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary garden shed and building in London.
cool garden office maybe a nice way of separating the office / work space from the house? - benrousseau
Styled photos to promote a holiday cottage near Aberaeron, West Wales.
This is an example of a small rustic detached office/studio/workshop in Other.
Porch and jacuzzi - webuser_855294466
Photo of a contemporary garden shed and building in London.
Green roof and big glass - outsideology
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Matt Harris - MJH Photography
Medium sized contemporary garden shed and building in West Midlands.
Outdoor Buildings - Jonathan's House - glennhibbert95
Ollie Hammick
This is an example of a medium sized industrial detached office/studio/workshop in London.
industrial - efunc
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
Architect: http://www.imby3.com
Zelda Meyburgh Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary garden shed and building in Other.
sliding doors open it to outside - philboger
Inspiration for a small traditional garden shed and building in London.
like simple symmetry and roof angle - ashley_styring
Graham Gaunt
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in London.
Double room configuration - di_aitken
Jo Fenton
Photo of a small contemporary garden shed in London.
Planter on top (of compost? Storage?) - pfahl
Lovely quaint garden with complemented by the red accent of the bench against the warm blue on the painted shed. The shed paint is Little Greene's Juniper Ash
Colour - c_arn
Photo of a medium sized contemporary detached garden shed in London.
for the oil tank - 1bunkle1
Design ideas for a contemporary garden shed and building in London.
Built in bike storage - amanda_khinda
Inspiration for a country garden shed and building in Other.
Holiday accommodation - elspethrb