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Green Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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Liberty Hill ConstructionLiberty Hill Construction
Photo of a large rural detached barn in Manchester.
Talahi Rd.
Talahi Rd.
Clear View Homes LLCClear View Homes LLC
Stephen T Ward Photography & other
Photo of a classic detached garden shed in DC Metro.
Garages
Garages
Phoenix RenovationsPhoenix Renovations
garage, detached garage, two car garage, brick, gray shingles, white doors, stucco board, guest house, mother-in-law suite, driveway, wooden fence
Design ideas for a classic garden shed and building in Atlanta.
8x12 Premier Garden Sheds for Maryland
8x12 Premier Garden Sheds for Maryland
Sheds Unlimited LLCSheds Unlimited LLC
A Premier Garden Storage Shed from the Amish in Lancaster, PA. See this lovely 8x12 Shed in your backyard and Imagine how it could beautify your property. Built by Sheds Unlimited and available for delivery to the Northeastern part of the USA. Chris @ Sheds Unlimited
Cliff Road Area - Nantucket
Cliff Road Area - Nantucket
Jonathan Raith Inc.Jonathan Raith Inc.
Nantucket Architectural Photography
Medium sized coastal detached garden shed and building in Boston.
Garden shed
Garden shed
David Edrington, ArchitectDavid Edrington, Architect
It's located in the far corner of the garden and helps reinforce the open space. It's tangent to a path that leads to the compost area and alley access.
Potting Shed
Potting Shed
Innovative Design BuildInnovative Design Build
Firepit hardscape stone shed craftsman
Design ideas for a traditional garden shed and building in Atlanta.
Victorian Series Storage Sheds
Victorian Series Storage Sheds
Riehl Quality Storage Barns LLCRiehl Quality Storage Barns LLC
8x12 Victorian Aframe with Transom Dormer, Transom Windows in Double Door, Flowerboxes, Cedar Shake Siding, Shingled Returns
This is an example of a small classic detached garden shed in Philadelphia.
Estudios de cubierta inclinada 5
Estudios de cubierta inclinada 5
Made of WoodMade of Wood
Photo of a small rustic detached office/studio/workshop in Barcelona.
Eads Barn Project
Eads Barn Project
David Clark Construction, LLCDavid Clark Construction, LLC
David C. Clark
This is an example of an expansive farmhouse detached barn in Nashville.
Old Wheatley Road, Long Island
Old Wheatley Road, Long Island
Sussan Lari Architect PCSussan Lari Architect PC
Photography: Peter Rymwid French Manor Style Home in Brick and Cut Stone in Brookville, New York on Long Island.
Photo of a traditional garden shed and building in New York.
Remodeling
Remodeling
UserUser
Garage to match Louis XV Chateau
Medium sized classic detached guesthouse in Chicago.
Guest House
Guest House
Grainda Builders, Inc.Grainda Builders, Inc.
Traditional guesthouse in Charlotte.
Great Neighborhood Homes
Great Neighborhood Homes
Great Neighborhood HomesGreat Neighborhood Homes
Photography by VHT
This is an example of a contemporary garden shed and building in Minneapolis.
Hyla II Residence
Hyla II Residence
Patina Design ArchitectsPatina Design Architects
photo: Frank Jenkins - Vista Estate Imaging
Traditional guesthouse in Seattle.
New England Colonial Shed
New England Colonial Shed
Kloter FarmsKloter Farms
10x14 T-1-11 New England Colonial - Our New England Series sheds have clean lines enhanced with wide trim to introduce the charming details of yesteryear.
Carriage House
Carriage House
Platt BuildersPlatt Builders
Greg Premru Photography, Inc
Inspiration for a traditional garden shed and building in Boston.
Valley Farm
Valley Farm
Luxemark InteriorsLuxemark Interiors
Inspiration for a country detached guesthouse in New York.
Potting Shed
Potting Shed
Innovative Design BuildInnovative Design Build
Firepit hardscape stone shed craftsman
Inspiration for a traditional garden shed and building in Atlanta.
Exterior - Cedar Siding
Exterior - Cedar Siding
Waldmann ConstructionWaldmann Construction
Wavy Cedar siding, Cedar Shakes at dormers Custom wood overhead doors
Inspiration for a rustic garden shed and building in Other.

Green 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.
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