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Affordable Small Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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Past Present House
Past Present House
chadbourne + doss architectschadbourne + doss architects
A child’s playhouse has been remodeled into a guesthouse. The cottage includes a bedroom with built in wardrobe and a bathroom. Ceilings are vaulted to maximize height.
Cabin in the City
Cabin in the City
Donna Baker-BreningstallDonna Baker-Breningstall
Denver Image Photography
Design ideas for a small rustic detached garden shed in Denver.
National Trust greenhouse in a garden by Darren Hawkes
National Trust greenhouse in a garden by Darren Hawkes
Alitex GlasshousesAlitex Glasshouses
Our clients purchased their fourth Alitex greenhouse, this time a Hidcote, for their garden designed by Chelsea Flower Show favourite Darren Hawkes. Powder coated in Sussex Emerald’, the Hidcote sits perfectly in this beautiful valley, just a handful of miles from the Atlantic Coast. The kitchen garden was designed around the Hidcote greenhouse, which included raised borders, built in the same heritage bricks as the base of the greenhouse.
Craftsmen Garbage, Recycling and Green Bin Shed
Craftsmen Garbage, Recycling and Green Bin Shed
Redwood ShedsRedwood Sheds
A Craftsmen-styled compact shed to fit garbage, recycling and green bins.
Inspiration for a small classic detached garden shed and building in Toronto.
Мини огород
Мини огород
Архитектурная студия ТУДААрхитектурная студия ТУДА
фото: Кирилл Иванов
Design ideas for a small contemporary greenhouse in Moscow.
Garden Shed and Pergola
Garden Shed and Pergola
Outrigger LandscapingOutrigger Landscaping
Thomas Haines
Design ideas for a small traditional detached garden shed in Denver.
Back Door Stores
Back Door Stores
UserUser
Our back door stores provide an outside space for wet or muddy boots and all those bits that end up by the back door. Also ideal if you have a small garden and looking for somewhere to store those garden items.
Project Recognized in "This Old House Magazine"
Project Recognized in "This Old House Magazine"
Henkel and Son LLCHenkel and Son LLC
Project Recognized in "This Old House Magazine". Henkel and Son LLC brought back to life this Mid Century Victorian Childs Playhouse.
Design ideas for a small victorian detached garden shed in Philadelphia.
Salt Box Shed with Chicken Coop
Salt Box Shed with Chicken Coop
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.
La Cabanine
La Cabanine
Manu CHAVANCEManu CHAVANCE
Small rustic detached garden shed in Dijon.
Garden Sheds
Garden Sheds
ShedsPAShedsPA
Beige siding was selected for this cozy structure in the city. A small lot with limited access meant we had to assemble the structure on site. White trim, black shutters and flower boxes, as well as black doors made this shed a stand out in the neighborhood.
Green roof garden shed
Green roof garden shed
Graham Design BuildGraham Design Build
Small bohemian detached garden shed in Louisville.
Full Backyard Patio and Garden Renovation
Full Backyard Patio and Garden Renovation
Billdr RenovationBilldr Renovation
The aim of this project was to bring intimacy and versatility to a duplex backyard with the addition of a new patio, garden, shed, and fence, sourced from treated wood. This project involved removing the existing soil, landscaping, installing fences, building a patio and a shed. The client also took the opportunity to install a charging station for their electric vehicle. Inspiration for a small craftsman detached garden shed remodel in Toronto - Houzz
Hanssel or Gretel
Hanssel or Gretel
ShedstersShedsters
Shots of our iconic shed "Hanssel or Gretel". A play on words from the famous story, due to the families last name and this being a his or hers (#heshed #sheshed or #theyshed), but not a play on function. This dynamic homeowner crew uses the shed for their private offices, alongside e-learning, meeting, relaxing and to unwind. This 10'x10' are requires no permit and can be completed in less that 3 days (interior excluded). The exterior space is approximately 40'x40', still required no permitting and was done in conjunction with a landscape designer. Bringing the indoor to the outdoor for all to enjoy, or close the french doors and escape to zen! To see the video, go to: https://youtu.be/zMo01-SpaTs
Shoreline, WA Modern-Shed Art Studio
Shoreline, WA Modern-Shed Art Studio
Modern-ShedModern-Shed
Modern-Shed provided a beautiful art studio for a home in Shoreline, WA, just north of Seattle. Dominic AZ Bonuccelli
Design ideas for a small classic detached office/studio/workshop in Seattle.
Hip Roof Shed
Hip Roof Shed
Riehl Quality Storage Barns LLCRiehl Quality Storage Barns LLC
10x16 Colonial Hip Roof
Small traditional detached garden shed in Philadelphia.
Modern Shed
Modern Shed
Brock HammillBrock Hammill
Brock Hammill
Inspiration for a small rural detached garden shed in Other.
Leppoc Road, SW4
Leppoc Road, SW4
Fine House PhotographyFine House Photography
Fine House Photography
Small contemporary detached office/studio/workshop in London.
Modern workshop
Modern workshop
Mike ParmeleeMike Parmelee
Small workshop to be used for wood working with the idea that it can serve future uses like a home office as well.
Small modern detached office/studio/workshop in Atlanta.
Studio Sprout Greenhouse in front yard
Studio Sprout Greenhouse in front yard
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
This Studio Sprout is nicely positioned to maximize sunlight for the indoor plants.
Inspiration for a small modern detached greenhouse in Portland.

Affordable 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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