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Owl Garden Studios6 m x 5m garden studio with Western Red Cedar cladding installed.
Decorative Venetian plaster feature wall inside which creates a special ambience for this garden bar build.
Cantilever wraparound canopy with side walls to bridge decking which has been installed with composite planks.
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Home Architecture - Newbury, BerkshireDesign ideas for a traditional garden shed and building in Berkshire.
Miniature ManorsThis sleek garden office was built for a client in West Sussex who wanted to move their home office out of the house and into the garden. In order to meet our brief of providing a contemporary design, we included Western Red Cedar cladding. This softwood cladding has beautiful tones of brown, red and orange. The sliding doors and full length window allow natural light to flood in to the room, whilst the desk height window offers views across the garden.
We can add an area of separate storage to all of our garden room builds. In the case of this structure, we have hidden the entrance to the side of the building and have continued the cedar cladding across the door. As a result, the room is concealed but offers the storage space needed. The interior of the storage is ply-lined, offering a durable solution for garden storage on the garden room.
Tanya Hudson Architecture & Interior Design LtdThis garden room has a cedar shingle roof that is self draining. It’s quite neat and it looks great.
Photo of a traditional garden shed and building in London.
Photo of a traditional garden shed and building in London.
Signature WallsMid-blue Venetian polished plaster feature wall in a home office.
This is an example of a contemporary detached garden shed and building in Surrey.
This is an example of a contemporary detached garden shed and building in Surrey.
Harrell Design + BuildWhat our clients needed:
• Create a garden folly that doubles as a well-built shed for crafts and storage.
• Size the structure large enough for comfortable storage without dominating the garden.
• Discreetly locate the shed in the far corner of the rear yard while maintaining existing trees.
• Ensure that the structure is protected from the weather and carefully detailed to deter access of wildlife and rodents.
FUNCTION
• Construct the shed slab close to grade to permit easy access for bicycle storage, while building shed walls above grade to ensure against termites and dryrot.
• Install a French door and operable casement windows to admit plenty of daylight and provide views to the garden.
• Include rugged built-in work bench, shelves, bike racks and tool storage for a rustic well-organized and efficient space.
• Incorporate GFIC electrical service for safe access to power at this distant corner of the yard.
• Position energy-efficient interior lighting to ensure space can be used year-round.
• Switch control of exterior light from house and from shed for ease of command.
AESTHETICS
• Design and detail the shed to coordinate with the Arts and Crafts style house.
• Include an arbor for future flowering vines, further softening the shed’s garden presence.
• Simple and rustic interior surfaces ensure that the space is easy to clean.
• Create an aged and softly weathered appearance, and protect the exterior siding by finishing the cedar with a custom-colored semi-transparent stain.
INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
• Factory-built components were pre-assembled to allow for a speedy assembly and for a shorter on-site construction schedule.
• Each component was easily transported through the yard without disturbing garden features.
• Decorative exterior trim frames the door and windows, while a simpler trim is used inside the unadorned shed.
OBSTACLE OVERCOME
• The structure is located in the corner of the yard to avoid disturbance of a curly willow tree.
• The low-profile structure is positioned close to property lines while staying beneath the allowable daylight plane for structures.
• To comply with daylight plane close to fence, the roof form combines hip and gable forms, with door located at gable end.
• The height of the modest interior is maximized, without exceeding the allowable building height.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
• The concrete slab was precisely formed and finished for ease of shed assembly before the factory-built components were delivered to site.
• Precision planning meant the pre-framed door fit exactly between raised concrete curb.
User
The Potting Shed is how a shed should look. It has a steep pitched roof with a generous overhang which, along with the small pane windows gives it a traditional look which will blend into any garden.
ConcettiThe original concept for this space came from the idea that this modern glass greenhouse would be built around an old wooden shed still standing beneath the trees. The "shed" turned Powder Room would of course be new construction, but clever materiality - white washed reclaimed vertical panelling - would make it appear as though it was a treasure from many years before.
London Garden RoomsInspiration for a medium sized contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in London.
Manica WalkerI wanted a craft studio/She-shed that had a New York studio vibe with the look of exposed brings and modern touches. Love the color of apple green so i introduced it onto the two part space for some color. I didn't want to overwhelm the spaces with the bright color, so I toned it down with some smoke gray, warm beiges, and white. I created a work table out of plywood and 2 9-cube storage units. The floors are not really wood, but a awesome foam mat that resembles wood but feels so much better on the feet. I wanted to cover the bottom of my work bench along the wall, so I purchased 1 decorative paneling and had it cut in half. I added hinges and will be adding knocks for a great inexpensive cabinet look. Photo by Nica Walker
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