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Tower
Tower
Hoedemaker PfeifferHoedemaker Pfeiffer
This house, in eastern Washington’s Kittitas County, is sited on the shallow incline of a slight elevation, in the midst of fifty acres of pasture and prairie grassland, a place of vast expanses, where only distant hills and the occasional isolated tree interrupt the view toward the horizon. Where another design might seem to be an alien import, this house feels entirely native, powerfully attached to the land. Set back from and protected under the tent-like protection of the roof, the front of the house is entirely transparent, glowing like a lantern in the evening. Along the windowed wall that looks out over the porch, a full-length enfilade reaches out to the far window at each end. Steep ship’s ladders on either side of the great room lead to loft spaces, lighted by a single window placed high on the gable ends. On either side of the massive stone fireplace, angled window seats offer views of the grasslands and of the watch tower. Eight-foot-high accordion doors at the porch end of the great room fold away, extending the room out to a screened space for summer, a glass-enclosed solarium in winter. In addition to serving as an observation look-out and beacon, the tower serves the practical function of housing a below-grade wine cellar and sleeping benches. Tower and house align from entrance to entrance, literally linked by a pathway, set off axis and leading to steps that descend into the courtyard.
Brixton, bedroom annex with shower room
Brixton, bedroom annex with shower room
London Garden RoomsLondon Garden Rooms
Photo of a contemporary detached guesthouse in London.
Sheds
Sheds
Martin Bennett PhotographyMartin Bennett Photography
©2018 Martin Bennett
Medium sized classic detached guesthouse in Oxfordshire.
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.
GEO CONSTRUCTION
GEO CONSTRUCTION
GEO CONSTRUCTIONGEO CONSTRUCTION
Photo of a large contemporary detached guesthouse in Philadelphia.
The Beach House Retrofit Project
The Beach House Retrofit Project
Absolute Green Homes, IncAbsolute Green Homes, Inc
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Inspiration for a small traditional detached guesthouse in New York.
The Cottage
The Cottage
Beachy Barns LTDBeachy Barns LTD
Medium sized traditional detached guesthouse in Columbus.
Extra room outside
Extra room outside
Roundhill Shepherd HutsRoundhill Shepherd Huts
Louise Adams
This is an example of a farmhouse detached guesthouse in Sussex.
Bay Area Guest Home
Bay Area Guest Home
Modern-ShedModern-Shed
This backyard has a lot going on, and that's a good thing. They've got a beautiful trellis with hammocks and outdoor furniture. Vines grow along the trellis, plants punctuate the landscape and a beautiful, red Modern-Shed entertainment room sits in the corner. "Come on in," it says. "I've got a TV, a sweet LEGO VW bus, and a comfy, cozy couch."
Mill Valley Cabins
Mill Valley Cabins
Feldman Architecture, Inc.Feldman Architecture, Inc.
Photos by Joe Fletcher General Contractor: JP Builders, Inc. ( http://www.houzz.com/pro/jpbuilders/jp-builders-inc)
HGTV Wining 1880 Farmhouse
HGTV Wining 1880 Farmhouse
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors
Nick Glimenakis
Inspiration for a small farmhouse detached guesthouse in New York.
Les cabadiennes mises en situation
Les cabadiennes mises en situation
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized rustic detached guesthouse in Brest.
A Perfect Place to Live
A Perfect Place to Live
A Room in the GardenA Room in the Garden
A garden annexe with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and plenty of daylight. Our clients contacted us after deciding to downsize by selling their main house to their daughter and building a smaller space at the bottom of their garden. The annexe is tucked away from the busy main road and overlooks the forest grounds behind the property. This creative solution proves to offer the perfect combination of convenience and privacy which is exactly what the couple was after. The overall style is contemporary industrial and is reflected in both the exterior design and the interior finishes.
Sympathetically Extended
Sympathetically Extended
Dr Retro House CallsDr Retro House Calls
Mid Century Modern design to an existing mid-century home by Secret Design Studio. Documentation by Detail 9. This is a free-standing studio/guest building that is located in the rear corner of the backyard, and covers the footprint of the previous brick shed building. It was designed to echo the style of the house. It contains an open plan living area, kitchenette, and bathroom. This is a free-standing studio/guest building that is located in the rear corner of the backyard, and covers the footprint of the previous brick shed building. It was designed to echo the style of the house. It contains an open plan living area, kitchenette, and bathroom.
The Cottage
The Cottage
Beachy Barns LTDBeachy Barns LTD
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional detached guesthouse in Columbus.
Garden house
Garden house
Black and Milk | Interior Design | LondonBlack and Milk | Interior Design | London
For the full portfolio see https://blackandmilk.co.uk/interior-design-portfolio/
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 retro detached guesthouse in Raleigh.
Ashwood Studio
Ashwood Studio
Garden StudiosGarden Studios
garden studio, granny flat, modular design, sustainable
Contemporary detached guesthouse in Melbourne.
大きな日本庭園
大きな日本庭園
株式会社　木村グリーンガーデナー株式会社　木村グリーンガーデナー
東屋より池を望む風景です。 段違いの物見台で、池のほとりまで下りて行け 茶道の「野点」も楽しめるようにデザインさrています。
This is an example of an expansive world-inspired detached guesthouse in Other.
Maroubra Granny Flat Project
Maroubra Granny Flat Project
Wishbone ConstructionsWishbone Constructions
Granny Flat
This is an example of a small beach style detached guesthouse in Sydney.

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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