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Design ideas for a traditional detached garden shed and building in Other.
Garden Summerhouses
By Chelsea Summerhouses Ltd

Design ideas for a traditional detached garden shed and building in Other.
summer house - dja256

Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian office/studio/workshop in London.
Potting Shed
By Grey Griffiths Architects

Adam Scott
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian office/studio/workshop in London.
window - nedex321

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in Surrey.
Modern Garden Room/Office
By Jenny Branson - Design for Living

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.
Half building half open decking - janinevassie

Photo of a small contemporary detached garden shed and building in London.
Kingston Hill, Surrey
By Lynne Marcus Garden & Landscape Design

Marianne Marjerus
Photo of a small contemporary detached garden shed and building in London.
Possible modern idea for stand alone green house? - matthewgoodliffe

This is an example of a large traditional detached office/studio/workshop in Buckinghamshire.
A Beautiful Garden Room For All Year Use
By Origin - Doors and Windows

This is an example of a large traditional detached office/studio/workshop in Buckinghamshire.
Garden room - tatese123

Farmhouse detached garden shed and building in Sussex.
A productive garden
By Wilkinson Cox Limited

Farmhouse detached garden shed and building in Sussex.
Vegetable gRden and green house - webuser_516261020

This is an example of a small scandinavian detached office/studio/workshop in London.
Decorated Shed
By MorenoMasey

Julian Abrahms
This is an example of a small scandinavian detached office/studio/workshop in London.
Cladding, shelving, garden room - julia_brown81

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary garden shed and building in Surrey.
Buddha lounge - Garden room
By Into the Garden Room

Bespoke hand built timber frame garden room = 7. 5 mtrs x 4.5 mtrs garden room with open area and hidden storage.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary garden shed and building in Surrey.
Back garden internally - webuser_920557029

Inspiration for a small scandinavian garden shed and building in Other.
Garden office with plywood interior
By Birkwood

David Brown Photography
Inspiration for a small scandinavian garden shed and building in Other.
The basis for our garden room and shower - webuser_198012969

Medium sized contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in London.
Garden office
By Magic Projects London Ltd

Contemporary designer office constructed in SE26 conservation area. Functional and stylish.
Medium sized contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in London.
brick and wood style - jacs12345

Medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in Other.
Exteriors
By Grant Ritchie Photography

Grant Ritchie
Medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in Other.
mummy i like the lights and roof on this outhouse - rsehmi_307

Medium sized classic detached guesthouse in Oxfordshire.
Sheds
By Martin Bennett Photography

©2018 Martin Bennett
Medium sized classic detached guesthouse in Oxfordshire.
Summer house - paul_maccrimmon

Inspiration for a small scandi detached guesthouse in London.
Writing Room
By neighbourhood studio

Rory Gardiner
Inspiration for a small scandi detached guesthouse in London.
Garden shed cedar shingles - charlotte_oswald

Photo of a contemporary detached guesthouse in London.
Brixton, bedroom annex with shower room
By London Garden Rooms

Photo of a contemporary detached guesthouse in London.
As an outbuilding at the side of the house looking down the garden? - anne_berry8

Design ideas for a contemporary garden shed and building in Hertfordshire.
Outbuilding in Brookmans Park
By Lees Architects

Design ideas for a contemporary garden shed and building in Hertfordshire.
window cladding - nedex321

This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse detached garden shed and building in Surrey.
Warlingham detached home
By Seasons in Colour

A rustic corner in the garden, with a bistro set painted in bright colours by Cuprinol Garden Shades. The scatter cushions feature a popular banana leaf pattern. Photo: Jenny Kakoudakis
Lesley’s garden shed idea - sharongorton

This is an example of a small contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in London.
Dalmeny Road 1
By Pardon Chambers Architects Ltd

This is an example of a small contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in London.
I like the beam high and across in front of the room - jacqui_penfold

Small romantic detached guesthouse in Dorset.
Sugar Ray
By Unique Homestays

Unique Home Stays
Small romantic detached guesthouse in Dorset.
Writing desk - nainaarnett

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.

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 36,939 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including London Garden Rooms and Seasons in Colour. 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.
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