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Medium Sized Guesthouse Ideas and Designs

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Garden shed assembly (blue)
Garden shed assembly (blue)
SolidBuild ShedsSolidBuild Sheds
This is the assembled garden shed kit from SolidBuild. It took 6 hours to assemble for 2 guys and another 6 to paint the outside and stain the inside floors. The kits are made in Europe from selected Norway spruce solid boards with highest attention to details. The inside is finished and ready to "move in".
Behandlungsraum mit Cortenstahlfassade, Kubus III
Behandlungsraum mit Cortenstahlfassade, Kubus III
Garten KubusGarten Kubus
Inspiration for a medium sized industrial detached guesthouse in Munich.
San Diego She Shed
San Diego She Shed
Modern-ShedModern-Shed
Photo of a medium sized modern detached guesthouse in San Diego.
The Cottage
The Cottage
Beachy Barns LTDBeachy Barns LTD
Photo of a medium sized rural detached guesthouse in Columbus.
Blackwall Granny Flat
Blackwall Granny Flat
Backyard Granny'sBackyard Granny's
Hilda Bezuidenhout
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in Central Coast.
Glastonbury Yurt
Glastonbury Yurt
Fine House PhotographyFine House Photography
Fine House Photography
Photo of a medium sized rustic detached guesthouse in London.
NEW BUILD: Granny Flat | Attached Granny Flat | Kitchen Living | Open Plan
NEW BUILD: Granny Flat | Attached Granny Flat | Kitchen Living | Open Plan
Adrian Ramsay Design HouseAdrian Ramsay Design House
Hing Ang - Aesop Media
Medium sized contemporary attached guesthouse in Sunshine Coast.
Past Projects
Past Projects
Fray Construction INCFray Construction INC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional attached guesthouse in Other.
"The Loft" Glebe
"The Loft" Glebe
Sartorial InteriorsSartorial Interiors
This living 'area' of the studio features traditional paneling, fresh white walls, ceilings and trim, parquetry floor, lush window treatments. The sofa bed provides a comfy place to sleep at night and somewhere to curl up in the afternoon sunshine and read a book!
Malthouse
Malthouse
F9 Design LTDF9 Design LTD
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse detached guesthouse in Hampshire.
Pool Houses
Pool Houses
Michael Davis Design & ConstructionMichael Davis Design & Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional detached guesthouse in New York.
Southend on Sea Annexe
Southend on Sea Annexe
Granny AnnexeGranny Annexe
Roger Fowler
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional detached guesthouse in Other.
Tradition Australian Style Granny Flat
Tradition Australian Style Granny Flat
Greenwood Homes & Granny FlatsGreenwood Homes & Granny Flats
Design ideas for a medium sized country detached guesthouse in Central Coast.
Lewisham - Alterations and additions plus granny flat
Lewisham - Alterations and additions plus granny flat
The Site ForemanThe Site Foreman
you can pack quite a bit into a granny flat if you try.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary attached guesthouse in Sydney.
The Cozy Cottage uses Cedar Shakes
The Cozy Cottage uses Cedar Shakes
Silva Timber ProductsSilva Timber Products
In order to create a structure that adds value to the property, Mark’s plan involved asking the customer to allow him to create something unconventional. The building, called “The Cozy Cottage” would be fully insulated with longevity in mind. Since it would be built underneath a huge pine tree, the roof would require to be built from a durable material. Western Red Cedar was the perfect choice, not only because of its strength, but also because it would provide the necessary charm and character that the customer wanted. Mark used Western Red Cedar Shakes as they look far chunkier than Shingles. “They make the cottage look both rustic and robust. This looks great alongside Waney Edge Timber that I used to break up the roof and walls a little bit.” Images and design by Mark Burton, Custom Built Surrey
Pool Houses
Pool Houses
Baystate Outdoor PersoniaBaystate Outdoor Personia
Interior of 14x20 Poolhouse Custom built in Norwell MA
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical detached guesthouse in Boston.
10' x 14' Horizon
10' x 14' Horizon
JDM StructuresJDM Structures
This Horizon features hand-peeled cedar posts, pine cove siding, and Trail Cedarwood stain. Brow shingles, a Craftsman style door, wood windows, cedar flower boxes, and large wooden vents give this shed a woodsy feel.
Kotara Granny Flat
Kotara Granny Flat
Backyard Granny'sBackyard Granny's
Photo of a medium sized urban detached guesthouse in Newcastle - Maitland.
Outstanding
Outstanding
DecorroDecorro
Sorin
Medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in Other.
Les cabadiennes mises en situation
Les cabadiennes mises en situation
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized country detached guesthouse in Brest.

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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