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Small Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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Georgian Bay Bunkie
Georgian Bay Bunkie
BLDG Workshop Inc.BLDG Workshop Inc.
Coup D'Etat
This is an example of a small contemporary detached guesthouse in Toronto.
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.
Decorated Shed
Decorated Shed
MorenoMaseyMorenoMasey
Julian Abrahms
This is an example of a small scandinavian detached office/studio/workshop in London.
Dumpster turned tiny home
Dumpster turned tiny home
Christine Lakas, The Designer, LLCChristine Lakas, The Designer, LLC
Small contemporary detached garden shed and building in Other.
Modern Chic Storage shed
Modern Chic Storage shed
PPG PROLUXE Wood FinishesPPG PROLUXE Wood Finishes
This example of a contemporary outdoor storage shed is stained with PPG ProLuxe. The black accents and beautiful wood tones blend together naturally. Complete with a stone walkway, and this outdoor space will satisfy your modern storage needs.
Knights Valley Residence
Knights Valley Residence
Turnbull Griffin HaesloopTurnbull Griffin Haesloop
Design ideas for a small rustic detached guesthouse in San Francisco.
12'x16' Gainesville Shed with Steep Roof Pitch
12'x16' Gainesville Shed with Steep Roof Pitch
UserUser
12'x16' Gable Shed by Historic Shed with a 10:12 roof pitch and 1/1 wood windows
This is an example of a small traditional detached garden shed in Miami.
Craftsman Shed
Craftsman Shed
Colin Groth BuildersColin Groth Builders
This is an example of a small traditional detached garden shed in San Francisco.
Craft Studio-Vashon Island
Craft Studio-Vashon Island
Modern-ShedModern-Shed
Dominic Bonuccelli
Photo of a small modern detached office/studio/workshop in Seattle.
Sugar house
Sugar house
Sustainable Design, LLCSustainable Design, LLC
Photography by Andrew Doyle This Sugar House provides our client with a bit of extra storage, a place to stack firewood and somewhere to start their vegetable seedlings; all in an attractive package. Built using reclaimed siding and windows and topped with a slate roof, this brand new building looks as though it was built 100 years ago. True traditional timber framing construction add to the structures appearance, provenance and durability.
Blackburn Office Studio
Blackburn Office Studio
Backyard RoomBackyard Room
Tom Ross
Photo of a small contemporary detached garden shed and building in Melbourne.
Glass House in the Garden
Glass House in the Garden
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
Modern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof. Photo by: Gregg Shupe Photography
Shed and bluestone walkway with monolithic step up to brick patio
Shed and bluestone walkway with monolithic step up to brick patio
Natalie DeNormandieNatalie DeNormandie
Photograpy by Liz Linder ( http://www.lizlinder.com/)
This is an example of a small classic garden shed in Boston.
Garden Shed Addition in Stonefield Madison, WI
Garden Shed Addition in Stonefield Madison, WI
Sweeney Design RemodelSweeney Design Remodel
Maintaining the setback distances suggested by the building department, Sweeney built a garden shed addition that matched the color and architectural detail of the home. It was placed within 10 ft of the rear property line and 15 ft from the side lot line to provide functional access to the shed and built parallel to the fence. Looking at the landscape, the shed was also strategically placed on level ground, away from water collection points, and low branches.
Mark Burton
Mark Burton
Tiny House UKTiny House UK
With more and more people turning to the garden to make use of good space, teenagers are moving in to get there "own space" too. Custom Built Cabins
Rancho Santa Fe Play House
Rancho Santa Fe Play House
Mindy Nicole PhotographyMindy Nicole Photography
This is an example of a small farmhouse garden shed and building in Phoenix.
Garden studio
Garden studio
Appleton Weiner ArchitectsAppleton Weiner Architects
A small, cedar shingle-clad studio for a ceramicist in south London. The interior is lined with spruce plywood with heating provided by a wood-burning stove. Photograph by Lyndon Douglas
Hawk House
Hawk House
WyndhamdesignWyndhamdesign
Small rustic detached guesthouse in Santa Barbara.
小屋
小屋
タカギカグタカギカグ
キャンプ場に設置した移動式の小屋 木製ペアガラス窓、断熱材、外部電源による照明とコンセント
Small classic detached guesthouse in Other.
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Inspiration for a small contemporary detached garden shed.

Small 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 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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