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Small Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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Petunia, a Japanese Tea House
Petunia, a Japanese Tea House
Hoffman Grayson Architects LLPHoffman Grayson Architects LLP
The elements in the Tea House are arranged in accordance with the Bagua. The walls are finished in Japanese stucco, with cedar wainscoting, and straight grain Douglas Fir trim. The cathedral ceiling is framed in Cedar, with cedar tongue and groove planking. The floor is straight grain Douglas Fir. A custom table was designed to fit below the far window, made from the same slab of Utile that was used for the ridge beam. Glen Grayson, Architect
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.
Wood Shed - Firewood storage
Wood Shed - Firewood storage
Jamaica Cottage Shop IncJamaica Cottage Shop Inc
Traditional Firewood Storage Shed
Small classic detached garden shed and building in Boston.
Maroubra Granny Flat Project
Maroubra Granny Flat Project
Wishbone ConstructionsWishbone Constructions
Bathroom - Granny Flat
This is an example of a small nautical detached guesthouse in Sydney.
East Fremantle Studio
East Fremantle Studio
Mt EykMt Eyk
Jessica Mountain
Small urban detached guesthouse in Perth.
Modern Studio Trailer
Modern Studio Trailer
Bear Creek EnterprisesBear Creek Enterprises
Inspiration for a small modern detached office/studio/workshop in Other.
Backyard Cottages
Backyard Cottages
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Langdon Clay
Small traditional detached office/studio/workshop in San Francisco.
Scotland Ecopod
Scotland Ecopod
Go GlampingGo Glamping
Small eclectic garden shed and building in Other.
Sheep Camp / Guest Bedroom
Sheep Camp / Guest Bedroom
Jess Pedersen ArchitectureJess Pedersen Architecture
I bought an old flatbed hay wagon probably 20 years ago with the Idea of building a Sheep Camp from scratch. Five or six years ago my son, Oskar and I collaborated on a design, and it has been a back burner project since. Last summer with pandemic restrictions, it turned into my Corona therapy project ,and I was finally able to finish it. Now it is a spare guest bedroom.
Siding & Exteriors | Pool House Remodel
Siding & Exteriors | Pool House Remodel
Aegis ExteriorsAegis Exteriors
New siding make a massive difference to potential buyers, improves the appeal of the property, and protects your belongings from inclement weather.
Photo of a small country detached garden shed and building in Other.
Garages, Barns + Sheds
Garages, Barns + Sheds
Bentley BuiltBentley Built
Design ideas for a small modern detached garden shed in Other.
Craftsman Shed
Craftsman Shed
Colin Groth BuildersColin Groth Builders
This is an example of a small traditional detached garden shed in San Francisco.
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.
"Tiny House" Studio
"Tiny House" Studio
Paul Davis Remodeling of Greenville & SpartanburgPaul Davis Remodeling of Greenville & Spartanburg
The tiny house studio showing the storage unit on the back. The electrical panel is installed behind the storage unit so that it is unobtrusive. The homeowner has begun to landscape the area by adding some pretty hydrangeas.
8' x 12' Saltbox Shed ~ Optional cedar shake shingles
8' x 12' Saltbox Shed ~ Optional cedar shake shingles
Jamaica Cottage Shop IncJamaica Cottage Shop Inc
All of our wood sheds, storage sheds, outdoor storage sheds, garden sheds, storage shed kits, cottages and utility enclosures are built of the finest Vermont lumber and handcrafted for long life and durability.
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
Firehouse
Firehouse
QuartertwentyQuartertwenty
The firehouse is a freestanding, backyard studio building. Its construction includes a wide range of reclaimed materials, including wood siding, a metal roof and wood columns and beams. Size 200 sq. ft. Materials Reclaimed wood siding, Reclaimed metal roof, Wood framing, Custom steel fixtures
Kalaloch Shed
Kalaloch Shed
CAST architectureCAST architecture
Matt Hutchins
This is an example of a small modern detached office/studio/workshop in Seattle.
10x12 Signature Series Unit with Lap Siding in Volcano Gray with Dark Bronze Tri
10x12 Signature Series Unit with Lap Siding in Volcano Gray with Dark Bronze Tri
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
Inspiration for a small modern garden shed and building in Other.
Gartenhaus an der Tabaksmühle
Gartenhaus an der Tabaksmühle
KO/OK Architektur BDAKO/OK Architektur BDA
Inspiration for a small scandinavian detached garden shed and building in Leipzig.

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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