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Rustic Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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Hudson Woods
Hudson Woods
Lang ArchitectureLang Architecture
Rustic garden shed and building in New York.
boathouses
boathouses
Adirondack DesignAdirondack Design
Inspiration for a rustic garden shed and building in Burlington.
Battle Associates Outbuildings
Battle Associates Outbuildings
Battle Associates, ArchitectsBattle Associates, Architects
Outbuildings grow out of their particular function and context. Design maintains unity with the main house and yet creates interesting elements to the outbuildings itself, treating it like an accent piece.
Rustic Woodshed
Rustic Woodshed
Treefrog DesignTreefrog Design
Medium sized rustic detached garden shed in Seattle.
Historic Garage Remodel
Historic Garage Remodel
King Building & Remodeling LLCKing Building & Remodeling LLC
Photo by Doug Peterson Photography
This is an example of a large rustic garden shed in Boise.
Writer's Cabin
Writer's Cabin
BensonwoodBensonwood
Fully-timbered interior that provides little niche shelves for all those bits and pieces needed for home repair projects. The twelve-light windows provide plenty of light for reading, too.
Ten Mile Lake 1
Ten Mile Lake 1
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Inspiration for a small rustic detached garden shed and building in Minneapolis.
House 216
House 216
Ryan Group ArchitectsRyan Group Architects
Tom Zikas Photography
Photo of a small rustic garden shed and building in Sacramento.
Horse Barn in Aspen, Colorado
Horse Barn in Aspen, Colorado
TrestlewoodTrestlewood
June Cannon, Trestlewood
Photo of a rustic garden shed and building in Denver.
Barn
Barn
THINK Architecture, Inc.THINK Architecture, Inc.
Photo of a rustic garden shed and building in Salt Lake City.
Evergreen Log Home
Evergreen Log Home
Monica Durante Interiors, Inc.Monica Durante Interiors, Inc.
Photographed by Monica Durante
Rustic garden shed and building in Denver.
The Man Cave
The Man Cave
Appalachian Antique HardwoodsAppalachian Antique Hardwoods
It's time to reclaim that Man Cave! Whether you use it to watch football, show off your hunting trophies or simply for some peace and quiet, we can help you create the perfect rustic retreat.
Ponderosa Barn on Acreage in Nebraska
Ponderosa Barn on Acreage in Nebraska
Sand Creek Post & BeamSand Creek Post & Beam
Sand Creek Post & Beam Traditional Wood Barns and Barn Homes Learn more & request a free catalog: www.sandcreekpostandbeam.com
Design ideas for a rustic garden shed and building in Other.
Evergreen Log Home
Evergreen Log Home
Monica Durante Interiors, Inc.Monica Durante Interiors, Inc.
Design ideas for a rustic garden shed and building in Denver.
RECENT PHOTOS
RECENT PHOTOS
Studio VieStudio Vie
Small rustic detached guesthouse in London.
The Boathouse at Millican Reserve
The Boathouse at Millican Reserve
PACT Design Studio, LLCPACT Design Studio, LLC
Inspiration for a large rustic detached garden shed and building in Austin.
East Cayucos A-Frame
East Cayucos A-Frame
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This 10x10' A-Frame cabin was prefabricated in sections in our shop, then assembled on a deck base built on site. The dwelling was framed and finished using redwood, douglas fir and pine, with a comp shingle roof and a full wall of windows on the western side. Overlooking the hills east of Cayucos and the Pacific coast, this structure makes for the perfect daytime retreat or camp-out spot! Photography by Joslyn Amato.
Custom Timber Frame Shed/Sugar Shack
Custom Timber Frame Shed/Sugar Shack
White Mountain CraftsmanWhite Mountain Craftsman
A hand-cut timber frame shed, with sugar maple braces and ash flooring that was cut from the property the shed was built on. Antique restored windows.
WANT SALOON
WANT SALOON
CHAD ALLENCHAD ALLEN
Inspiration for a rustic barn in Dallas.
Carriage House
Carriage House
Windover ConstructionWindover Construction
Design ideas for a rustic garden shed and building in Boston.

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.
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