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Guesthouse Ideas and Designs

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Saint Paul Craftsman
Saint Paul Craftsman
David Heide Design StudioDavid Heide Design Studio
Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photography: William Wright
Photo of a classic detached guesthouse in Minneapolis.
My Houzz: From Belgium With Love
My Houzz: From Belgium With Love
Carolyn ReyesCarolyn Reyes
Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Photo of a vintage detached guesthouse in Los Angeles.
Treehouse
Treehouse
UserUser
Alex Amend © 2012 Houzz
Design ideas for a rustic guesthouse in San Francisco.
Tiny Home Remodel
Tiny Home Remodel
J & M RemodelJ & M Remodel
Inspiration for a classic detached guesthouse in Seattle.
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Room Additions ProRoom Additions Pro
Archadeck of Front Range
Medium sized traditional detached guesthouse in Denver.
Attons Lake Bunkie
Attons Lake Bunkie
Oxbridge DevelopmentsOxbridge Developments
Cozy and rustic yet wired for interior and exterior sound with a separate circuit for radiant heat
This is an example of a small rustic detached guesthouse in Other.
Glastonbury Yurt
Glastonbury Yurt
Fine House PhotographyFine House Photography
Fine House Photography
This is an example of a medium sized rustic detached guesthouse in London.
Beach Style Shed
Beach Style Shed
Design ideas for a coastal guesthouse in Boston.
328 Birch Road
328 Birch Road
Denise Walsh & Partners Real EstateDenise Walsh & Partners Real Estate
Inspiration for a rural guesthouse in New York.
Boathouse
Boathouse
Teaselwood DesignTeaselwood Design
Alice G Patterson
This is an example of a small traditional detached guesthouse in Burlington.
Wellesley MA Smart Home / Shed
Wellesley MA Smart Home / Shed
Systems Design & Integration, Inc.Systems Design & Integration, Inc.
Credit Dan Cutrona Design, Prewire, Installation and Programming for Audio / Video Lighting Control Network Home Automation
Inspiration for a large modern detached guesthouse in Boston.
Ellensburg Complex
Ellensburg Complex
Modern-ShedModern-Shed
One of two sheds added to a lovely, pre-existing outdoor living complex in Ellensburg, Washington. Photo by Dominic AZ Bonuccelli
Small modern detached guesthouse in Seattle.
New Construction - Point Grey Laneway Home
New Construction - Point Grey Laneway Home
StylehavenStylehaven
This is an example of a large contemporary detached guesthouse in Vancouver.
Granny Flat
Granny Flat
More Than CurtainsMore Than Curtains
This is an example of a small traditional detached guesthouse in Sydney.
The Orchid House
The Orchid House
Alex Crook PhotographyAlex Crook Photography
Read more about this project in Seattle Magazine: http://www.seattlemag.com/article/orchid-studio-tiny-backyard-getaway Photography by Alex Crook (www.alexcrook.com) for Seattle Magazine (www.seattlemag.com)
Büro mit Inneneinrichtung Kubus II
Büro mit Inneneinrichtung Kubus II
Garten KubusGarten Kubus
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in Munich.
The Silverdale
The Silverdale
Backyard Granny'sBackyard Granny's
Hilda Bezuidenhout
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in Newcastle - Maitland.
1880 Farmhouse
1880 Farmhouse
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors
Nick Glimenakis
Small rural detached guesthouse in New York.
Casa Terry Dwan e Antonio Citterio
Casa Terry Dwan e Antonio Citterio
MOROSOMOROSO
Products: • Banjooli (low table) Interior Designer: Terry Dwan Architetto/Studio Architettura: Terry Dwan Photo Credit © Leonardo Duggento Styling: Ilaria Bacciocchi
Beacon Hill, Seattle, WA Guest Home
Beacon Hill, Seattle, WA Guest Home
Modern-ShedModern-Shed
Modern-Shed offers complete customization in terms of windows and doors.
This is an example of a medium sized modern 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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