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Medium Sized and Large Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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Cabin One Minimal Haus
Cabin One Minimal Haus
Cabin OneCabin One
Photo of a large modern detached guesthouse in Berlin.
Maple Street Workshop
Maple Street Workshop
Material Design BuildMaterial Design Build
Large classic detached office/studio/workshop in Philadelphia.
Bespoke Summer House and Landscaping Project, Manningtree, Essex
Bespoke Summer House and Landscaping Project, Manningtree, Essex
John O Connell Building SolutionsJohn O Connell Building Solutions
The team built a stunning, fully insulated, heated summer house complete with a bathroom, shower and laundry room, wrapped in Siberian Larch cladding with a fibre-glass roof and bi-fold doors to create a smooth transition from inside to out. The bespoke space, designed to provide the family with an additional living area and self-contained guest house, leads out to a luxurious hot tub area, complete with sleek black patio slabs. Bespoke design and build summer house Self-contained guest house fully equipped with electricity and heating Outdoor hot tub/spa area Toilet and shower room Laundry room Living area with sofa bed Aluminium bifold doors Siberian larch cladding Spotlights and ambient outdoor lighting Landscaping and granite-style patio
Annapolis Waterfront Home
Annapolis Waterfront Home
Melissa McLay InteriorsMelissa McLay Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized coastal garden shed in DC Metro.
Garden Office in Bristol
Garden Office in Bristol
MOSS Design & BuildMOSS Design & Build
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian detached office/studio/workshop in Other.
Orchid house
Orchid house
Kanga ConstructionKanga Construction
The original orchid house and gardening shed was destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017. We re-built this structure in the same location on the property and added a few upgrades to the old structure. Not only does it now meet 180+ hurricane wind codes it also has a skylight beaming natural light into the storage shed area. We also installed a v-crimp metal roof. We custom made some Sapele Mahogany lattice for hanging orchids and a outdoor ceiling fan for hot summer days. The wood siding was made in a board and batten design and is made from Red Grandis, a Eucalyptus that is a sustainable product and perfect for outdoors. We finished the siding with an exterior grey stain with the intention for the structure to blend in with the surrounding landscaping.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Grant Ritchie PhotographyGrant Ritchie Photography
Grant Ritchie
Medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in Other.
Lovely Los Osos "She-Shed"
Lovely Los Osos "She-Shed"
A Place To GrowA Place To Grow
Kim Snyder Photography
This is an example of a medium sized vintage detached guesthouse in San Luis Obispo.
Not your average backyard shed!
Not your average backyard shed!
Harrell Design + BuildHarrell Design + Build
What our clients needed: • Create a garden folly that doubles as a well-built shed for crafts and storage. • Size the structure large enough for comfortable storage without dominating the garden. • Discreetly locate the shed in the far corner of the rear yard while maintaining existing trees. • Ensure that the structure is protected from the weather and carefully detailed to deter access of wildlife and rodents. FUNCTION • Construct the shed slab close to grade to permit easy access for bicycle storage, while building shed walls above grade to ensure against termites and dryrot. • Install a French door and operable casement windows to admit plenty of daylight and provide views to the garden. • Include rugged built-in work bench, shelves, bike racks and tool storage for a rustic well-organized and efficient space. • Incorporate GFIC electrical service for safe access to power at this distant corner of the yard. • Position energy-efficient interior lighting to ensure space can be used year-round. • Switch control of exterior light from house and from shed for ease of command. AESTHETICS • Design and detail the shed to coordinate with the Arts and Crafts style house. • Include an arbor for future flowering vines, further softening the shed’s garden presence. • Simple and rustic interior surfaces ensure that the space is easy to clean. • Create an aged and softly weathered appearance, and protect the exterior siding by finishing the cedar with a custom-colored semi-transparent stain. INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION • Factory-built components were pre-assembled to allow for a speedy assembly and for a shorter on-site construction schedule. • Each component was easily transported through the yard without disturbing garden features. • Decorative exterior trim frames the door and windows, while a simpler trim is used inside the unadorned shed. OBSTACLE OVERCOME • The structure is located in the corner of the yard to avoid disturbance of a curly willow tree. • The low-profile structure is positioned close to property lines while staying beneath the allowable daylight plane for structures. • To comply with daylight plane close to fence, the roof form combines hip and gable forms, with door located at gable end. • The height of the modest interior is maximized, without exceeding the allowable building height. CRAFTSMANSHIP • The concrete slab was precisely formed and finished for ease of shed assembly before the factory-built components were delivered to site. • Precision planning meant the pre-framed door fit exactly between raised concrete curb.
2013-2016 bike shed projects
2013-2016 bike shed projects
Brighton Bike ShedsBrighton Bike Sheds
Photo of a medium sized contemporary detached garden shed in London.
Blackwall Granny Flat
Blackwall Granny Flat
Backyard Granny'sBackyard Granny's
Hilda Bezuidenhout
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in Central Coast.
Villanova, PA - Beautiful Backyard Barn
Villanova, PA - Beautiful Backyard Barn
Gardner/Fox Associates, IncGardner/Fox Associates, Inc
A wide open lawn provided the perfect setting for a beautiful backyard barn. The home owners, who are avid gardeners, wanted an indoor workshop and space to store supplies - and they didn’t want it to be an eyesore. During the contemplation phase, they came across a few barns designed by a company called Country Carpenters and fell in love with the charm and character of the structures. Since they had worked with us in the past, we were automatically the builder of choice! Country Carpenters sent us the drawings and supplies, right down to the pre-cut lengths of lumber, and our carpenters put all the pieces together. In order to accommodate township rules and regulations regarding water run-off, we performed the necessary calculations and adjustments to ensure the final structure was built 6 feet shorter than indicated by the original plans.
Leeth Builders Greenhouse Project
Leeth Builders Greenhouse Project
Walker Home DesignsWalker Home Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized rural detached greenhouse in Other.
2 Stall 1 Tack Room 12x32 Shed Row Horse Barn
2 Stall 1 Tack Room 12x32 Shed Row Horse Barn
Fisher BarnsFisher Barns
Photo of a medium sized rustic detached barn in Other.
Garden Room with Spa and Greenhouse
Garden Room with Spa and Greenhouse
Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLCGarden Tech Horticultural Services LLC
Container gardens and a cedar arbor frame the back entrance of this greenhouse.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional detached greenhouse in Boston.
Seattle His/Hers Craft and Music Shed
Seattle His/Hers Craft and Music Shed
Modern-ShedModern-Shed
His and Hers Modern-Shed. Photo by Dominic Bonuccelli
Inspiration for a medium sized modern detached office/studio/workshop in Seattle.
Garden Office
Garden Office
Amanda Broughton Garden DesignAmanda Broughton Garden Design
A boldly curving path intersects the formal lawn and meadow turf, leading to a bespoke garden office. The office is constructed with cedar panelling and sliding glass doors.
Party shed
Party shed
Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.
Edmunds Studios Photography
Photo of a medium sized rural garden shed and building in Milwaukee.
The Cottage
The Cottage
Beachy Barns LTDBeachy Barns LTD
Photo of a medium sized rural detached guesthouse in Columbus.
Bayside - Traditional Lakeside Estate
Bayside - Traditional Lakeside Estate
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Old World elegance meets modern ease in the beautiful custom-built home. Distinctive exterior details include European stone, classic columns and traditional turrets. Inside, convenience reigns, from the large circular foyer and welcoming great room to the dramatic lake room that makes the most of the stunning waterfront site. Other first-floor highlights include circular family and dining rooms, a large open kitchen, and a spacious and private master suite. The second floor features three additional bedrooms as well as an upper level guest suite with separate living, dining and kitchen area. The lower level is all about fun, with a games and billiards room, family theater, exercise and crafts area.

Medium Sized and Large 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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