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Pool House - PA
Pool House - PA
White Horse Construction, Inc.White Horse Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a classic detached garden shed and building in Philadelphia.
She Shed
She Shed
Pippin Home Designs, IncPippin Home Designs, Inc
Design ideas for a small bohemian detached guesthouse in Charlotte.
East Cayucos A-Frame
East Cayucos A-Frame
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This 10x10' A-Frame cabin was prefabricated in sections in our shop, then assembled on a deck base built on site. The dwelling was framed and finished using redwood, douglas fir and pine, with a comp shingle roof and a full wall of windows on the western side. Overlooking the hills east of Cayucos and the Pacific coast, this structure makes for the perfect daytime retreat or camp-out spot! Photography by Joslyn Amato.
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Battersea, home office
Battersea, home office
London Garden RoomsLondon Garden Rooms
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in London.
Contemporary deck with custom rails, decking, gate and greenhouse
Contemporary deck with custom rails, decking, gate and greenhouse
Treeline ConstructionTreeline Construction
This is an example of a contemporary detached greenhouse in Other.
Rustic Live Edge Shed
Rustic Live Edge Shed
A Place To GrowA Place To Grow
This lovely, rustic shed features re-purposed vintage windows and doors and urban forested pine lumber from Pacific Coast Lumber. With shiplap style paneling and a drop-down door which serves as a window when shut and a countertop when opened, this cozy and inviting space is the perfect place for outdoor dining and relaxing.
House on a Hill
House on a Hill
Eve Isenberg & Brigitte SteinesEve Isenberg & Brigitte Steines
steines architecture
This is an example of a contemporary detached garden shed and building in San Francisco.
Slatted cedar Classic with bin shed and storage box
Slatted cedar Classic with bin shed and storage box
Brighton Bike ShedsBrighton Bike Sheds
This is an example of a small contemporary detached garden shed in London.
Alpine, Utah Residence
Alpine, Utah Residence
Magleby RemodelMagleby Remodel
Meagan Larsen Photography
This is an example of an eclectic detached barn in Salt Lake City.
Portables
Portables
R&B Portable SolutionsR&B Portable Solutions
Inspiration for a large traditional attached office/studio/workshop in Atlanta.
Old Orchard Guest House
Old Orchard Guest House
GF Architecture, LLCGF Architecture, LLC
Inspiration for a large country detached guesthouse in Boston.
Extension, loft conversion & renovation - Russell Road
Extension, loft conversion & renovation - Russell Road
MAC Building Solutions LtdMAC Building Solutions Ltd
Nathalie Priem
Medium sized contemporary detached garden shed and building in London.
English Tudor Revival
English Tudor Revival
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
Potting shed
Design ideas for a medium sized detached garden shed in Other.
Villanova, PA - Beautiful Backyard Barn
Villanova, PA - Beautiful Backyard Barn
Gardner/Fox Associates, IncGardner/Fox Associates, Inc
A wide open lawn provided the perfect setting for a beautiful backyard barn. The home owners, who are avid gardeners, wanted an indoor workshop and space to store supplies - and they didn’t want it to be an eyesore. During the contemplation phase, they came across a few barns designed by a company called Country Carpenters and fell in love with the charm and character of the structures. Since they had worked with us in the past, we were automatically the builder of choice! Country Carpenters sent us the drawings and supplies, right down to the pre-cut lengths of lumber, and our carpenters put all the pieces together. In order to accommodate township rules and regulations regarding water run-off, we performed the necessary calculations and adjustments to ensure the final structure was built 6 feet shorter than indicated by the original plans.
Hill Winds Remodel
Hill Winds Remodel
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse detached garden shed in Charlotte.
Perry Park Residence and Equestrian Facility - Riding Arena
Perry Park Residence and Equestrian Facility - Riding Arena
Vertical Arts ArchitectureVertical Arts Architecture
Riding arena.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary detached barn in Denver.
Utility Sheds
Utility Sheds
UserUser
Medium sized classic detached garden shed in Other.
She Shed
She Shed
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
Custom She Shed
Medium sized victorian detached garden shed in DC Metro.
Vashon Island Hideaway
Vashon Island Hideaway
Alex Crook PhotographyAlex Crook Photography
A cozy cottage nestled in the woods of Vashon Island.
Photo of a small traditional detached office/studio/workshop in Seattle.

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.
Stone Creek Barns
Stone Creek Barns
John Gehri ZerrerJohn Gehri Zerrer
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse detached barn in New York.
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