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Maroubra Granny Flat Project
Maroubra Granny Flat Project
Wishbone ConstructionsWishbone Constructions
Outdoor Kitchen/Entertainment area
Photo of a small beach style detached guesthouse in Sydney.
Old Oak Guest Retreat
Old Oak Guest Retreat
John West Stoddard, Inc.John West Stoddard, Inc.
A simple exterior with glass, steel, concrete, and stucco creates a welcoming vibe.
Photo of a small contemporary detached guesthouse in Austin.
1880 Farmhouse
1880 Farmhouse
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors
Nick Glimenakis
Design ideas for a small rural detached guesthouse in New York.
14x26 Summit Series ADU Airbnb
14x26 Summit Series ADU Airbnb
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
• 14x26 Summit Series • Timber Bark block siding • Factory OEM White doors • Natural eaves • Custom interior
Large midcentury detached guesthouse in Raleigh.
Backyard Reading Retreat
Backyard Reading Retreat
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Design ideas for a small contemporary detached guesthouse in Seattle.
Garden house
Garden house
Black and Milk | Interior Design | LondonBlack and Milk | Interior Design | London
For the full portfolio see https://blackandmilk.co.uk/interior-design-portfolio/
Nantucket She-Shed
Nantucket She-Shed
A Place To GrowA Place To Grow
Inspiration for a medium sized shabby-chic style detached guesthouse in San Luis Obispo.
Granny Annexe - Cheshire
Granny Annexe - Cheshire
The Swift Organisation LtdThe Swift Organisation Ltd
Key bespoke features… Unique design with overall footprint of 10.0m x 5.5m Sheltered outside porch with small storage cupboard internal space Aluminium framed windows and doors with powder-coated finish Argon filled, sealed double-glazed units with toughened glass Western Red Cedar cladding Cat flap incorporated Bathroom with extractor fan and heated towel rail Electric radiators Internal & external Collingwood LED downlights Fully decorated, floored and ready for occupation on handover Planning permission successfully gained Building Regulations met
Garden Annex
Garden Annex
Timeless Garden Rooms LtdTimeless Garden Rooms Ltd
Traditional garden annex to help a family house an elderly relative in their garden.
Photo of a large classic detached guesthouse in Kent.
Cross Street, Canterbury
Cross Street, Canterbury
Key PieceKey Piece
Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
Photo of a large mediterranean attached guesthouse in Melbourne.
Gilbert Pool House
Gilbert Pool House
Bowerbird Design LLCBowerbird Design LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in Other.
Carriage House and entry
Carriage House and entry
Lynn Hopkins ArchitectsLynn Hopkins Architects
A door on the back of the carriage house provides a convenient connection with the main house and also provides an entry for the loft space above, planned to accommodate a future studio apartment.
Barn Renovation
Barn Renovation
NGD Interiors, Inc.NGD Interiors, Inc.
An abandoned barn gets a new purpose and style. Features such as large windows, outdoor lighting, and dutch door help brighten the inside and outside space. The renovations provided functionality, as well as keeping with the style of the other structures on the property.
Ellensburg Complex
Ellensburg Complex
Modern-ShedModern-Shed
A wide shot of both Modern-Sheds added to a pre-existing outdoor living complex in Ellensburg Washington. The blue one serves as a bedroom, the yellow as a living room. Dominic AZ Bonuccelli
Sauna und Gartenhaus, Kubus III
Sauna und Gartenhaus, Kubus III
Garten KubusGarten Kubus
Sauna Kobus
Medium sized contemporary detached guesthouse in Munich.
Gale Rd Granny Flat Project
Gale Rd Granny Flat Project
Wishbone ConstructionsWishbone Constructions
Photo of a small beach style detached guesthouse in Sydney.
Garden house
Garden house
Black and Milk | Interior Design | LondonBlack and Milk | Interior Design | London
For the full portfolio see https://blackandmilk.co.uk/interior-design-portfolio/
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.
Boathouse
Boathouse
Teaselwood DesignTeaselwood Design
Lake House Guest house
Small classic detached guesthouse in Burlington.
Backyard Reading Retreat
Backyard Reading Retreat
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Design ideas for a small contemporary detached guesthouse in Seattle.

Premium 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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