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Medium Sized Guesthouse Ideas and Designs

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Leigh Powell Guest House
Leigh Powell Guest House
Counterparts, Inc.Counterparts, Inc.
Leigh Powell's Guest Cottage. Photo's by Sherry Siegel.
Medium sized bohemian detached guesthouse in Atlanta.
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.
Sauna und Gartenhaus, Kubus III
Sauna und Gartenhaus, Kubus III
Garten KubusGarten Kubus
Sauna Kobus
Medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in Munich.
West Hollywood - ADU
West Hollywood - ADU
Luxe RemodelLuxe Remodel
This is an example of a medium sized modern detached guesthouse in Los Angeles.
Poolhaus
Poolhaus
Architectural CollaborativeArchitectural Collaborative
Lori Newcomer
Photo of a medium sized beach style detached guesthouse in Atlanta.
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.
Family Home in West London
Family Home in West London
Clifton SMRClifton SMR
Graham Gaunt
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in London.
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.
Kravig Garden Building
Kravig Garden Building
Tod Drescher ArchitectureTod Drescher Architecture
Green roof in full sun is harder than in the shade. Sterilized shale is used here over slightly sloped rubber membrane with sedum plants plugged into shale and then watered with drip irrigation for first two summers depending on rain amount. Garden fence holds back deer, rabbits and ground hogs. Roof scuppers provide water to the butterfly garden. Raised beds mean less bending over and better weed control. tkd
Lake Geneva Shingle-Style
Lake Geneva Shingle-Style
McCormack + Etten / Architects LLPMcCormack + Etten / Architects LLP
Glenn Hettinger photo
Inspiration for a medium sized victorian detached guesthouse in Milwaukee.
West Hollywood - ADU
West Hollywood - ADU
Luxe RemodelLuxe Remodel
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional detached guesthouse in Los Angeles.
Waterfront Beach House
Waterfront Beach House
Modern-ShedModern-Shed
Dominic Bonuccelli
Design ideas for a medium sized modern detached guesthouse in Seattle.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Grant Ritchie PhotographyGrant Ritchie Photography
Grant Ritchie
Medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in Other.
Tiny House
Tiny House
Jamaica Cottage Shop IncJamaica Cottage Shop Inc
Victorian Gothic Tiny house. Ideal for garden storage or small guest house.
Medium sized victorian detached guesthouse in Boston.
Nantucket She-Shed
Nantucket She-Shed
A Place To GrowA Place To Grow
This is an example of a medium sized romantic detached guesthouse in San Luis Obispo.
Remodeling
Remodeling
UserUser
Garage to match Louis XV Chateau
Medium sized classic detached guesthouse in Chicago.
Lake House
Lake House
Donna Schumacher ArchitectureDonna Schumacher Architecture
Rebecca Bausher
Medium sized eclectic detached guesthouse in San Francisco.
Bayside Styling
Bayside Styling
A Fresh Look Staging and InteriorsA Fresh Look Staging and Interiors
Kerrin Frank
This is an example of a medium sized coastal detached guesthouse in Boston.
Pine Lake Boathouse
Pine Lake Boathouse
Aulik Design BuildAulik Design Build
Pine Lake Boathouse A True Legacy Property Aulik Design Build www.AulikDesignBuild.com
Photo of a medium sized rustic detached guesthouse in Minneapolis.
ZIEGLER GARAGE APARTMENT
ZIEGLER GARAGE APARTMENT
Dollman Construction, IncDollman Construction, Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional detached guesthouse in Other.

Medium Sized 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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