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Small Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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Cabin- Tiny House
Cabin- Tiny House
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors
Rustic Tiny House Upstate NY
Photo of a small rustic detached guesthouse in New York.
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
Modern-Shed Bay Area Home Office
Modern-Shed Bay Area Home Office
Modern-ShedModern-Shed
Dominic AZ Bonuccelli
This is an example of a small contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in San Francisco.
Brentwood Writer's Retreat
Brentwood Writer's Retreat
kitHAUSkitHAUS
Louvered panels open to reveal an interior of natural birch wood on walls, floor and ceiling.
Design ideas for a small bohemian garden shed and building in Los Angeles.
Lucey Tea House
Lucey Tea House
Andrew A. Willett, Architect, PAAndrew A. Willett, Architect, PA
One of my favorite objects I've ever created. Just stunning. The Japanese inspired fence work by the firm as well. Photos by Jay Weiland
Design ideas for a small world-inspired detached garden shed and building in Other.
Colonial Series Sheds
Colonial Series Sheds
Riehl Quality Storage Barns LLCRiehl Quality Storage Barns LLC
10x12 Colonial Aframe Shed
Inspiration for a small classic detached garden shed in Other.
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.
12'x12' Artist Studio Shed
12'x12' Artist Studio Shed
UserUser
12'x12' Studio shed with 4' roof overhang and paired French doors
Inspiration for a small traditional garden shed and building in Tampa.
Garden Shed- Urbandale, IA
Garden Shed- Urbandale, IA
Crose & Lemke ConstructionCrose & Lemke Construction
Paul Gates Photography
Photo of a small traditional garden shed and building in Other.
HGTV Wining 1880 Farmhouse
HGTV Wining 1880 Farmhouse
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors
Nick Glimenakis
Inspiration for a small farmhouse detached guesthouse in New York.
Leppoc Road, SW4
Leppoc Road, SW4
Fine House PhotographyFine House Photography
Fine House Photography
Small contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in London.
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.
Silver Lake Guest House
Silver Lake Guest House
Battle Associates, ArchitectsBattle Associates, Architects
Guest house with playhouse/shed. This project was a Guest House for a long time Battle Associates Client. Smaller, smaller, smaller the owners kept saying about the guest cottage right on the water's edge. The result was an intimate, almost diminutive, two bedroom cottage for extended family visitors. White beadboard interiors and natural wood structure keep the house light and airy. The fold-away door to the screen porch allows the space to flow beautifully. Photographer: Nancy Belluscio
Hawk House
Hawk House
WyndhamdesignWyndhamdesign
Small rustic detached guesthouse in Santa Barbara.
Green roof garden shed
Green roof garden shed
Graham Design BuildGraham Design Build
Garden shed with green roof. Sedum planting, kentucky harvested poplar, reclaimed windows, and home-made barn door hardware.
Small bohemian detached garden shed in Louisville.
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.
3m x 2m Modern Garden Shed
3m x 2m Modern Garden Shed
Garden Affairs LtdGarden Affairs Ltd
This is an example of a small contemporary garden shed and building in Wiltshire.
Garden house
Garden house
Black and Milk | Interior Design | LondonBlack and Milk | Interior Design | London
For the full portfolio see https://blackandmilk.co.uk/interior-design-portfolio/
Garden Shed- Urbandale, IA
Garden Shed- Urbandale, IA
Crose & Lemke ConstructionCrose & Lemke Construction
Paul Gates Photography
This is an example of a small traditional detached garden shed in Other.
Modern-Shed Tiny Home Airbnb
Modern-Shed Tiny Home Airbnb
Modern-ShedModern-Shed
Arla Shephard Bull
Photo of a small modern detached guesthouse in Portland.

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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