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Triple M Barn
Triple M Barn
Land + ShelterLand + Shelter
© Brent Moss Photography
This is an example of a rustic attached barn in Denver.
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.
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.
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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.
Treehouse
Treehouse
Hitchcock Design + BuildHitchcock Design + Build
Inspiration for a small rustic garden shed and building in Atlanta.
Triple L
Triple L
SDG Architecture, Inc.SDG Architecture, Inc.
Bernard Andre'
Rustic detached office/studio/workshop in San Francisco.
Backyard Cottages
Backyard Cottages
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Langdon Clay
Small rustic detached garden shed and building in San Francisco.
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Potting Shed CTC & G May 2013
Potting Shed CTC & G May 2013
Greenworld Pictures IncGreenworld Pictures Inc
Mick Hales. Designed by Amy Aidinis Hirsch http://amyhirsch.com
Rustic garden shed and building in New York.
Prarie Meets Pampa Pavilion
Prarie Meets Pampa Pavilion
M Valdes Architects PLLCM Valdes Architects PLLC
Photo Credit: George Heinrich
Inspiration for a rustic garden shed and building in Minneapolis.
Shed
Shed
GMH ConstructionGMH Construction
A quaint garden shed in the backyard provides this family with a place to store tools and plants.
Rustic garden shed in Milwaukee.
Greenhouse, shed, storage and studio... all in one
Greenhouse, shed, storage and studio... all in one
KuDa PhotographyKuDa Photography
Designed by Jack Thomas Associates, PC - http://jackthomasaia.com. Photo by KuDa Photography.
Treehouse
Treehouse
UserUser
Alex Amend © 2012 Houzz
Design ideas for a rustic guesthouse in San Francisco.
Garden Shed
Garden Shed
Mark Hickman HomesMark Hickman Homes
Garden Shed
This is an example of a rustic garden shed in Chicago.
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My Houzz: An Architect’s 1901 Home in Pennsylvania
My Houzz: An Architect’s 1901 Home in Pennsylvania
Colleen BrettColleen Brett
Colleen Steixner © 2012 Houzz
Photo of a rustic detached garden shed in Philadelphia.
Garden House
Garden House
Virginia Tradition Builders LLCVirginia Tradition Builders LLC
Virginia Tradition Builders LLC
This is an example of a rustic detached garden shed in Richmond.
Cabin in the City
Cabin in the City
Donna Baker-BreningstallDonna Baker-Breningstall
Denver Image Photography
Design ideas for a small rustic detached garden shed in Denver.
Horse Barn in Aspen, Colorado
Horse Barn in Aspen, Colorado
TrestlewoodTrestlewood
June Cannon, Trestlewood
Design ideas for a rustic garden shed and building in Denver.

Rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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.
Ten Mile Lake 1
Ten Mile Lake 1
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Photo of a small rustic detached garden shed and building in Minneapolis.
Lakeside Cottage Storage Shed
Lakeside Cottage Storage Shed
TruNorth LandscapingTruNorth Landscaping
This outdoor storage shed sits across from the outdoor patio and kitchen space. The rustic shed was built almost entirely from recycled materials such as barn wood and corrugated metal.
My Houzz: Meditation Room Made With Reclaimed Windows
My Houzz: Meditation Room Made With Reclaimed Windows
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2015 Houzz
Design ideas for a rustic garden shed and building in Dallas.
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