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Small Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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Wildlife Friendly Front Garden
Wildlife Friendly Front Garden
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
Jo Fenton
Photo of a small contemporary garden shed in London.
Attewell Garden Studio
Attewell Garden Studio
Backyard WorksBackyard Works
8′ x 12′ Lean-To Studio with Standard Features Package Plus: + Double French Door with Full Glass Lites + Two 2′ x 3.5′ Vinyl Single Hung Windows + 3.5″ Horizontal Cedar Siding
Modern small garden
Modern small garden
JPS Landscape DesignJPS Landscape Design
Denise Wright of Janine Pattison Studios
This is an example of a small contemporary garden shed and building in Dorset.
Golf Pavilion
Golf Pavilion
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis
Photo of a small classic detached garden shed in New York.
Modern-Shed Home Office
Modern-Shed Home Office
Modern-ShedModern-Shed
A look at how a Modern-Shed can integrate itself with an existing patio. This shed is a natural fit. Photo by Dominic AZ Bonuccelli
Photo of a small modern detached office/studio/workshop in Portland.
Studio Sprout 8x10 Greenhouse, operable windows
Studio Sprout 8x10 Greenhouse, operable windows
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
The Studio Sprout is constructed to optimize ventilation necessary for growing conditions. Two operable windows assist with climate control throughout the year.
Storage Shed Interior Design Ideas
Storage Shed Interior Design Ideas
Backyard BuildingsBackyard Buildings
This is an example of a small classic garden shed in Detroit.
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: Peter Vanderwarker Photography
15th ST NW
15th ST NW
Gresinger ConstructionGresinger Construction
Design ideas for a small traditional detached garden shed in DC Metro.
15th ST NW
15th ST NW
Gresinger ConstructionGresinger Construction
This is an example of a small classic detached garden shed in DC Metro.
Earth House
Earth House
Outdoor CraftsmenOutdoor Craftsmen
Energy barring Earth House sauna.
Photo of a small bohemian detached garden shed and building in Denver.
Cottage Studio
Cottage Studio
UserUser
This cottage is one of the first that we built. It seems to be a favorite with our clients. The one pictured here is 8’x10’. The 10’x12’ is the most popular size. We use southern yellow pine as the material of choice. For an additional charge we can build with western cedar. Since we are a licensed residential contractor, we build custom homes as well. We ship these cottages as kits all over the U.S.
Bespoke Garden Room, Wilmslow, Cheshire
Bespoke Garden Room, Wilmslow, Cheshire
The Swift Organisation LtdThe Swift Organisation Ltd
This gorgeous detached garden room in Wilmslow boasts Indossati flooring, wood panelling, two sets of bi-folding doors with integral blinds, a cloakroom & WC, and exquisite lighting features to complement the beautiful gardens. It was all built and complete in 2 weeks much to our client’s delight, and as with all of our buildings, is highly insulated for year-round use.
Myrtle 10x10 garden shed pottery studio
Myrtle 10x10 garden shed pottery studio
SolidBuild ShedsSolidBuild Sheds
Design ideas for a small traditional detached office/studio/workshop in Seattle.
Teahouse
Teahouse
Southfen Residential ConstructionSouthfen Residential Construction
Inspiration for a small world-inspired garden shed and building in Baltimore.
Elegant Hillside Home
Elegant Hillside Home
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Jim Bartsch Photography
Photo of a small mediterranean detached barn in Santa Barbara.
Holiday Cottage Promotional Photos
Holiday Cottage Promotional Photos
Whole PictureWhole Picture
Styled photos to promote a holiday cottage near Aberaeron, West Wales.
This is an example of a small rustic detached office/studio/workshop in Other.
Cedar clad bike shed projects
Cedar clad bike shed projects
Brighton Bike ShedsBrighton Bike Sheds
A bin shed with cedar cladding, fitted in London front garden
Small contemporary garden shed and building in Sussex.
Seattle Sauna and Art Studio
Seattle Sauna and Art Studio
Modern-ShedModern-Shed
Arla Shephard Bull
This is an example of a small modern detached office/studio/workshop in Seattle.
Huron Village Garage
Huron Village Garage
Sam Kachmar ArchitectsSam Kachmar Architects
green roof garage
Photo of a small contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in Boston.

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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