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Hillside Living
Hillside Living
Deborah Cerbone Associates, Inc.Deborah Cerbone Associates, Inc.
Classic garden shed and building in New York.
Victorian Chelsea
Victorian Chelsea
Hartley BotanicHartley Botanic
Victorian Chelsea powder coated in Olive Leaf
Design ideas for a victorian greenhouse in Other.
Jane Williams Place
Jane Williams Place
Bennie BuildersBennie Builders
Photo of a rustic garden shed and building in Dunedin.
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Horseshoe Trail
Horseshoe Trail
The Art of BuildingThe Art of Building
Inspiration for a retro detached garden shed and building in New York.
Scandinavian Farmhouse Exteriors
Scandinavian Farmhouse Exteriors
UserUser
Small outbuilding that acts as a garden shed and wet bar during parties.
Photo of a large rural detached garden shed and building in DC Metro.
Aberfoyle Artist Retreat
Aberfoyle Artist Retreat
Teass \ Warren ArchitectsTeass \ Warren Architects
Design ideas for a classic detached office/studio/workshop in DC Metro.
Farmhouse Shed
Farmhouse Shed
Country garden shed in San Francisco.
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West Residence
West Residence
Grassi & AssociatesGrassi & Associates
Photo of a country detached greenhouse in San Francisco.
Treehouse Masters Project
Treehouse Masters Project
Kauai Eco Builders LLCKauai Eco Builders LLC
This is an example of a large world-inspired detached garden shed and building in Hawaii.
Orchid house
Orchid house
Kanga ConstructionKanga Construction
The original orchid house and gardening shed was destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017. We re-built this structure in the same location on the property and added a few upgrades to the old structure. Not only does it now meet 180+ hurricane wind codes it also has a skylight beaming natural light into the storage shed area. We also installed a v-crimp metal roof. We custom made some Sapele Mahogany lattice for hanging orchids and a outdoor ceiling fan for hot summer days. The wood siding was made in a board and batten design and is made from Red Grandis, a Eucalyptus that is a sustainable product and perfect for outdoors. We finished the siding with an exterior grey stain with the intention for the structure to blend in with the surrounding landscaping.
treehouse shed
treehouse shed
Gardner Architects LLCGardner Architects LLC
John Cole Photography
Inspiration for a modern garden shed and building in DC Metro.
Writer's Shed
Writer's Shed
Matt Gibson Architecture + DesignMatt Gibson Architecture + Design
Shannon McGrath
Photo of a contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in Melbourne.
Cape Cod Home - New Construction
Cape Cod Home - New Construction
Cape Associates, Inc.Cape Associates, Inc.
This home, set at the end of a long, private driveway, is far more than meets the eye. Built in three sections and connected by two breezeways, the home’s setting takes full advantage of the clean ocean air. Set back from the water on an open plot, its lush lawn is bordered by fieldstone walls that lead to an ocean cove. The hideaway calms the mind and spirit, not only by its privacy from the noise of daily life, but through well-chosen elements, clean lines, and a bright, cheerful feel throughout. The interior is show-stopping, covered almost entirely in clear, vertical-grain fir—most of which was source from the same place. From the flooring to the walls, columns, staircases and ceiling beams, this special, tight-grain wood brightens every room in the home. At just over 3,000 feet of living area, storage and smart use of space was a huge consideration in the creation of this home. For example, the mudroom and living room were both built with expansive window seating with storage beneath. Built-in drawers and cabinets can also be found throughout, yet never interfere with the distinctly uncluttered feel of the rooms. The homeowners wanted the home to fit in as naturally as possible with the Cape Cod landscape, and also desired a feeling of virtual seamlessness between the indoors and out, resulting in an abundance of windows and doors throughout. This home has high performance windows, which are rated to withstand hurricane-force winds and impact rated against wind-borne debris. The 24-foot skylight, which was installed by crane, consists of six independently mechanized shades operating in unison. The open kitchen blends in with the home’s great room, and includes a Sub Zero refrigerator and a Wolf stove. Eco-friendly features in the home include low-flow faucets, dual-flush toilets in the bathrooms, and an energy recovery ventilation system, which conditions and improves indoor air quality. Other natural materials incorporated for the home included a variety of stone, including bluestone and boulders. Hand-made ceramic tiles were used for the bathroom showers, and the kitchen counters are covered in granite – eye-catching and long-lasting.
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Custom Cambria Shed with Shingles
Custom Cambria Shed with Shingles
A Place To GrowA Place To Grow
This is an example of a medium sized classic detached guesthouse in San Luis Obispo.
studio
studio
p.c carpentry and constructionp.c carpentry and construction
Inspiration for a traditional garden shed and building in Raleigh.
Recreation Room
Recreation Room
benzonidesignbenzonidesign
Ercole Salinaro
Contemporary detached garden shed and building in San Diego.
Teahouse
Teahouse
Southfen Residential ConstructionSouthfen Residential Construction
Inspiration for a small world-inspired garden shed and building in Baltimore.

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.
Elegant Hillside Home
Elegant Hillside Home
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Jim Bartsch Photography
Photo of a small mediterranean detached barn in Santa Barbara.
Hill Winds Remodel
Hill Winds Remodel
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized rural detached garden shed in Charlotte.
Holiday Cottage Promotional Photos
Holiday Cottage Promotional Photos
Whole PictureWhole Picture
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.
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