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Guesthouse Ideas and Designs

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Old Oak Guest Retreat
Old Oak Guest Retreat
John West Stoddard, Inc.John West Stoddard, Inc.
A simple exterior with glass, steel, concrete, and stucco creates a welcoming vibe.
Photo of a small contemporary detached guesthouse in Austin.
Knights Valley Residence
Knights Valley Residence
Turnbull Griffin HaesloopTurnbull Griffin Haesloop
David Wakely
Design ideas for a small classic detached guesthouse in San Francisco.
West Hollywood - ADU
West Hollywood - ADU
Luxe RemodelLuxe Remodel
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional detached guesthouse in Los Angeles.
Ashwood Studio
Ashwood Studio
Garden StudiosGarden Studios
garden studio, granny flat, modular design, sustainable
Contemporary detached guesthouse in Melbourne.
Summer Cottage Addition and Renovation in Newport County, RI
Summer Cottage Addition and Renovation in Newport County, RI
SR Fine Home BuildersSR Fine Home Builders
Guest Cottage / Photographer: Robert Brewster Photography / Architect: Matthew McGeorge, McGeorge Architecture Interiors
This is an example of a large country detached guesthouse in Providence.
Sonoma Humble Retreat
Sonoma Humble Retreat
Bevan + AssociatesBevan + Associates
This is an example of a rural detached guesthouse in San Francisco.
1880 Farmhouse
1880 Farmhouse
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors
Nick Glimenakis
Design ideas for a small rural detached guesthouse in New York.
Montlake Backyard Cottage
Montlake Backyard Cottage
Proform BuildsProform Builds
Andrew Giammarco
Photo of a contemporary detached guesthouse in Seattle.
Client Studio Shed with Bathroom 14x26
Client Studio Shed with Bathroom 14x26
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
Light pours into the front of this home office. The Studio Shed has 3 sliding doors - one enters a client waiting area, while the other two access the office itself. Photo by Studio Shed
Richards Drive 1
Richards Drive 1
Connelly Construction, LLCConnelly Construction, LLC
This a later shot of the "little house" -- a wonderful guest quarters with a bath. This space has served as an temporary workspace/studio for an artist displaced from New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina, a virtually sound-proof music studio and a Mancave. Photo by Chad Chenier
Chiswick, outdoor extension and landscaping
Chiswick, outdoor extension and landscaping
London Garden RoomsLondon Garden Rooms
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in London.
DADU
DADU
SHKS ArchitectsSHKS Architects
Benjamin Benschneider A Seattle family was expecting their third child and hoping to find space for an additional bedroom within their existing one-story home. A small second floor addition was considered but the cost and disruption to the family living space presented serious drawbacks. A new detached garage and DADU (Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit), to be located in the backyard, was proposed to free up the existing basement garage for the new bedroom. The new building is modest and simple, designed with a scale and character to complement the existing house and neighborhood.
Coastal Retreat
Coastal Retreat
Beth Dana DesignBeth Dana Design
This is an example of a farmhouse guesthouse in Santa Barbara.
Country Retreat
Country Retreat
Rill ArchitectsRill Architects
James Ray Spahn Photography
Design ideas for a classic guesthouse in DC Metro.
Treehouse
Treehouse
UserUser
Alex Amend © 2012 Houzz
Design ideas for a rustic guesthouse in San Francisco.
Garden Cottage
Garden Cottage
Andre Rothblatt ArchitectureAndre Rothblatt Architecture
Inspiration for a classic guesthouse in San Francisco.
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.
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.
Tiny Home In Chevy Chase, Washington DC
Tiny Home In Chevy Chase, Washington DC
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Small classic detached guesthouse in DC Metro.
Backyard Reading Retreat
Backyard Reading Retreat
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Design ideas for a small contemporary detached guesthouse in Seattle.

Guesthouse 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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