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Craftsman by Weaver Barns - 1
Craftsman by Weaver Barns - 1
Weaver BarnsWeaver Barns
The Craftsman has a beautiful roof that allows more light into the space. The extra door makes this a great model when you need easy access to the space. This has been a great option for people who need a workshop, potting shed, or pool house.
South Coast Rural Retreat
South Coast Rural Retreat
InoutsideInoutside
Mallee design. Image credit: Elissa Cooke
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in Other.
Bonsai Pavilion
Bonsai Pavilion
Altura ArchitectsAltura Architects
Our client has a large collection of bonsai trees and wanted an exhibition space for the extensive collection and a workshop to tend to the growing plants. Together we came up with a plan for a beautiful garden with plenty of space and a water feature. The design also included a Japanese-influenced pavilion in the middle of the garden. The pavilion is comprised of three separate rooms. The first room is features a tokonoma, a small recessed space to display art. The second, and largest room, provides an open area for display. The room can be accessed by large glass folding doors and has plenty of natural light filtering through the skylights above. The third room is a workspace with tool storage. Photography by Todd Crawford
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Garages- Cincinnati & Dayton, Oh
Garages- Cincinnati & Dayton, Oh
Distinctive ClosetsDistinctive Closets
Maple finish garage cabinets and flooring
Design ideas for a modern garden shed and building in Cincinnati.
Reston VA Garage Makeover
Reston VA Garage Makeover
HandyMensch RemodelingHandyMensch Remodeling
HandyMensch Finished attic space with pull-down stairs
Design ideas for a traditional garden shed and building in DC Metro.
Deck House Shed
Deck House Shed
Buchanan Custom BuildersBuchanan Custom Builders
This is an example of a contemporary garden shed and building in Boston.
Gentleman's Barn
Gentleman's Barn
Cushman Design GroupCushman Design Group
Photography by Susan Teare
Photo of a farmhouse barn in New York.
Shed
Shed
GMH ConstructionGMH Construction
A quaint garden shed in the backyard provides this family with a place to store tools and plants.
Design ideas for a traditional garden shed and building in Milwaukee.
Shed - Highlands Ranch, CO
Shed - Highlands Ranch, CO
Moonlight General ContractingMoonlight General Contracting
Built a shed onto the back of a dead space on the back of a house
This is an example of a medium sized classic attached garden shed in Denver.
Craftsman by Weaver Barns - 15
Craftsman by Weaver Barns - 15
Weaver BarnsWeaver Barns
The Craftsman has a beautiful roof that allows more light into the space. The extra door makes this a great model when you need easy access to the space. This has been a great option for people who need a workshop, potting shed, or pool house.
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.
Oak Garden Room in the Cotswolds
Oak Garden Room in the Cotswolds
David SalisburyDavid Salisbury
This oak garden room is a striking example of a bespoke design, with twin feature gables echoing the architecture of the original building. The host dwelling is not listed, nor in a Conservation Area, but does fall within the boundaries of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), so a complementary design and choice of materials were key to obtaining the necessary planning consents. The resulting garden room has transformed the living space in this property, opening up panoramic views of the scenic local countryside. For anyone considering a similar type of project, here’s the story behind another successful oak framed extension from David Salisbury. Our customer provided a clear brief for this project: which was to create a larger living space, suitable for everyday living, whilst taking in the stunning views of the Cotswolds. Due to the scale of the project, we worked closely with the Planning Officer to obtain planning for a design that would complement the host property and remain in-keeping with the original building. The design required us to replace an existing 3m by 3m conservatory, which was too hot in the summer, too cold in the winter and too small to provide an everyday living space suitable for the size of property. Simon designed a bespoke oak garden room, which measured approximately 7.3m wide by 5.2m deep, creating a total base area of 36m square – a substantial increase on the smaller lean-to conservatory it replaced. David Salisbury was contracted on a full turnkey design and build contract, which included all base building and groundworks, as well as the supply and installation of the garden room itself – providing a seamless service from one contractor. The result is a stunning garden room, rounded off with Cotswold Stone roof slates and large gable ends on two elevations. The large glazed gables allow light to flood into the room and the full height glass panels taken all the way to the floor, provide panoramic views across the local area. The tricky sloping site and tall build up to floor level required additional structural work to the garden room base. The base itself is built in matching Cotswold Stone with quoins on the main corners to match. French doors were positioned above the high base wall to open up the garden and the surrounding views with a glass Juliette balcony, providing the finishing touch.
14x26 Summit Series ADU Airbnb
14x26 Summit Series ADU Airbnb
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
• 14x26 Summit Series • Timber Bark block siding • Factory OEM White doors • Natural eaves • Custom interior
Large midcentury detached guesthouse in Raleigh.
Genus contemporary garden room, Guildford
Genus contemporary garden room, Guildford
SilverLeaf Spaces LtdSilverLeaf Spaces Ltd
Modern, contemporary garden room with vertical Siberian larch cladding and contrasting anthracite fascia.
Medium sized contemporary detached office/studio/workshop.
CASETA -Piscina
CASETA -Piscina
Racons ArquitecturaRacons Arquitectura
Contraste de los materiales de la caseta. Fachada blanca con detalles de piedra natural.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean garden shed and building in Palma de Mallorca.
Garden Shed- Urbandale, IA
Garden Shed- Urbandale, IA
Crose & Lemke ConstructionCrose & Lemke Construction
Paul Gates Photography
Photo of a small traditional garden shed and building in Other.
Contemporary Garden Shed And Building
Contemporary Garden Shed And Building
Contemporary garden shed and building in Other.
Office Shack- Office Pod
Office Shack- Office Pod
Perpetual Homes ADUPerpetual Homes ADU
Inspiration for a contemporary detached garden shed and building in San Francisco.
Lillieshall Garden Room
Lillieshall Garden Room
Matthew Giles ArchitectsMatthew Giles Architects
Housed within the building is a multi-functioning space along with kitchen, storage and shower room. The use of timber continues here, with walls clad in a warm, natural, birch-plywood. The mirror at the rear of the kitchen reflects the ever-changing planting outside, providing a sense of space and depth. This, along with a rooflight, and small, planted courtyard, bring additional natural light into the space and make the garden an integral part of the building.

Garden Shed and Building 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.
Garden Shed
Garden Shed
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Cute custom built garden shed (10'x15") is a duplicate of the gorgeous lake home. Products: Double entry door; James Hardie HardieShingle siding; Buechel Fon Du Lac stone; Atlas Pinnacle shingles in Pewter; Azek trim; stamped concrete; Marvin windows; copper roof on cupola; copper finial. Design by Lorraine Bruce of Lorraine Bruce Design; Architectural Design by Helman Sechrist Architecture; General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Photos by Marie Kinney. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission.
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