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Vashon Island Hideaway
Vashon Island Hideaway
Alex Crook PhotographyAlex Crook Photography
A cozy cottage nestled in the woods of Vashon Island.
Small traditional detached office/studio/workshop in Seattle.
Flashback - 2010 Custom "Igloo"
Flashback - 2010 Custom "Igloo"
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
Small contemporary detached guesthouse in DC Metro.
Bespoke Gothic Shed
Bespoke Gothic Shed
UserUser
Inspiration for a small traditional garden shed.
Completed 10x12 Home Office adds to this 2 bedroom home
Completed 10x12 Home Office adds to this 2 bedroom home
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
Adding a 10x12 office space can be easy and affordable. Rather than a costly home addition, this family added a Studio Shed to their backyard. A short commute and a building that ties in nicely with the outdoor space.
Custom Shed Interior 10x8
Custom Shed Interior 10x8
Backyard BuildingsBackyard Buildings
One of our sheds customized with loft. Customer added his many tools and equipment. Looks like he has plenty of space to spare.
Inspiration for a small modern detached office/studio/workshop in Detroit.
Decorated Shed
Decorated Shed
MorenoMaseyMorenoMasey
Julian Abrahms
This is an example of a small scandinavian detached office/studio/workshop in London.
Dalmeny Road 1
Dalmeny Road 1
Pardon Chambers Architects LtdPardon Chambers Architects Ltd
This is an example of a small contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in London.
Grain bin tiny house hunting lodge
Grain bin tiny house hunting lodge
Christine Lakas, The Designer, LLCChristine Lakas, The Designer, LLC
Inspiration for a small urban detached garden shed and building in Other.
Modern-Shed Tiny Home Airbnb
Modern-Shed Tiny Home Airbnb
Modern-ShedModern-Shed
Arla Shephard Bull
Inspiration for a small contemporary detached guesthouse in Portland.
Four Barns Farm
Four Barns Farm
Gleicher Design - Architecture & InteriorsGleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors
Linda Hall
Inspiration for a small rural detached barn in New York.
Locksley Ave - Carriage House Remodel
Locksley Ave - Carriage House Remodel
Amato ArchitectureAmato Architecture
New siding, French doors and landscaping expanded living space for a family and their musical teenagers.
Inspiration for a small traditional detached guesthouse in San Francisco.
Shoffice
Shoffice
Platform 5 ArchitectsPlatform 5 Architects
Alan Williams Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary garden shed and building in London.
Tiny Home - 210 Square Feet
Tiny Home - 210 Square Feet
Suncrest Home BuildersSuncrest Home Builders
210 Square Foot tiny home designed, built, and furnished by Suncrest Home Builders. Features ample closet space, highly efficient functional kitchen, remote-controlled adjustable bed, gateleg table for eating or laptop work, full bathroom, and in-unit laundry. This space is perfect for a mother-in-law suite, Airbnb, or efficiency rental. We love small spaces and would love todesign and build an accessory unit just for you!
modern ADU in san francisco
modern ADU in san francisco
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
With a total interior space of 14'X24', we aimed to create maximum efficiency by finding the optimal proportions for the rooms, and by locating all fixtures and appliances linearly along the long back wall. All white cabinets with stainless steel appliances and hardware, as well as the overall subdued material palette are essential in creating a modern simplicity. Other highlights include a curbless shower entry and a wall-hung toilet. The small but comfortable bath is suffused with natural light thanks to a generous skylight. The overall effect is a tranquil retreat carved out from a dense and somewhat chaotic urban block in one of San Francisco's most busy and vibrant neighborhoods.
Edgemont | North Vancouver
Edgemont | North Vancouver
Hasler Homes LtdHasler Homes Ltd
Photo of a small retro detached guesthouse in Vancouver.
Backyard Studio
Backyard Studio
RAD Designs (Robert Adam Dorn)RAD Designs (Robert Adam Dorn)
This is an example of a small contemporary garden shed and building in Orange County.
Craftsman Shed
Craftsman Shed
Colin Groth BuildersColin Groth Builders
Painting in progress
Inspiration for a small classic detached garden shed in San Francisco.
Americana style Tiny House, She Shed Interior Furnishings Jeff Doubet
Americana style Tiny House, She Shed Interior Furnishings Jeff Doubet
Santa Barbara Home DesignSanta Barbara Home Design
Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.
Gartenhaus Lieblingsplatz im Spätsommer
Gartenhaus Lieblingsplatz im Spätsommer
BECKER Garten- und Landschaftsbau MeisterbetriebBECKER Garten- und Landschaftsbau Meisterbetrieb
Gartenhaus Lieblingsplatz im Spätsommer. Die Rotzeder-Schindeln haben schon Patina angesetzt.
Design ideas for a small rustic detached garden shed and building in Cologne.
Potting Shed
Potting Shed
Pullen Grass WorksPullen Grass Works
Todd Pullen
Design ideas for a small classic attached garden shed in Atlanta.

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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