skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden Shed & Building
  2. Speciality: Guesthouse

Guesthouse Ideas and Designs

All Filters (1)
Refine by:
221 - 240 of 1,233 photos
Item 1 of 3
Backyard Reading Retreat
Backyard Reading Retreat
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
This is an example of a small contemporary detached guesthouse in Seattle.
Hobbit House
Hobbit House
Hawkinson Construction IncHawkinson Construction Inc
Photo of a rustic detached guesthouse in Other.
Neat shed
Neat shed
Soren Group, LLCSoren Group, LLC
Photo of a small traditional detached guesthouse in Other.
The Spirit House
The Spirit House
Studio A Home DesignsStudio A Home Designs
Bert Thomas
Photo of a small rustic detached guesthouse in Other.
Beacon Hill, Seattle, WA Guest Home
Beacon Hill, Seattle, WA Guest Home
Modern-ShedModern-Shed
Here's a three-room Modern-Shed guest home in a beautiful part of Seattle.
This is an example of a medium sized modern detached guesthouse in Seattle.
Triller Laneway House
Triller Laneway House
Studio Z DesignStudio Z Design
Unique for a laneway house, the house has windows on all sides, bringing in an abundance of natural light while also interacting with the life of a city laneway. The "lit" house at night makes it obvious that this is an inhabited living space, occupants becoming part of the neighbourhood rather than tucked away in secret. The laneway house sits comfortably among the many garages of this Parkdale lane. With its steel roof, wood siding and dark robust exterior, it wears its Toronto garage vernacular proudly, an active part of the laneway urban environment.
Calistoga Barn
Calistoga Barn
Paul Kelley ArchitecturePaul Kelley Architecture
Inspiration for a large traditional detached guesthouse in San Francisco.
Alusian Retreat
Alusian Retreat
Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log HomesRocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes
Inspiration for a rustic guesthouse in Other.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
McCarthy Custom Homes LLC.McCarthy Custom Homes LLC.
Outdoor Living by McCarthy Custom Homes
Photo of a medium sized classic detached guesthouse in Seattle.
BAROSSA - Sydney extra room and home office
BAROSSA - Sydney extra room and home office
BIBO BuildBIBO Build
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in Sydney.
Daisybank Cottage
Daisybank Cottage
PAD studioPAD studio
Nigel Rigden
Design ideas for a small contemporary detached guesthouse in Hampshire.
Custom Pagoda
Custom Pagoda
Best Austin Handyman & RemodelingBest Austin Handyman & Remodeling
Built by Best Austin Handyman
Medium sized modern detached garden shed and building in Austin.
Study Space
Study Space
InoutsideInoutside
A simple and functional space for study and storage. Kamaroo design.
Inspiration for a small contemporary detached guesthouse in Adelaide.
Orcas Island Cabin
Orcas Island Cabin
Vandervort ArchitectsVandervort Architects
Rustic guesthouse in Seattle.
Backyard Reading Retreat
Backyard Reading Retreat
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Design ideas for a small contemporary detached guesthouse in Seattle.
The Avignon
The Avignon
Kairos Development CorporationKairos Development Corporation
Design ideas for a large detached guesthouse in Atlanta.
Emerson carriage house studio
Emerson carriage house studio
Cusimano ArchitectCusimano Architect
www.zacseewaldphotography.com
Inspiration for a medium sized classic detached guesthouse in Houston.
Teton Valley Residence
Teton Valley Residence
Yellowstone TraditionsYellowstone Traditions
Peter Zimmerman Architects // Peace Design // Audrey Hall Photography
Inspiration for a rustic detached guesthouse in Other.
Sheds - Storage Building - Carports
Sheds - Storage Building - Carports
Backyard Billy's Patio & Fireplace Inc.Backyard Billy's Patio & Fireplace Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic detached guesthouse in Baltimore.
Southend on Sea Annexe
Southend on Sea Annexe
Granny AnnexeGranny Annexe
Roger Fowler
Inspiration for a medium sized classic detached guesthouse in Other.

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.
12
8910111213141516Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.