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Small Rustic Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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Knights Valley Residence
Knights Valley Residence
Turnbull Griffin HaesloopTurnbull Griffin Haesloop
Design ideas for a small rustic detached guesthouse in San Francisco.
Treehouse
Treehouse
Hitchcock Design + BuildHitchcock Design + Build
Inspiration for a small rustic garden shed and building in Atlanta.
The Spirit House
The Spirit House
Studio A Home DesignsStudio A Home Designs
Bert Thomas
Photo of a small rustic detached guesthouse in Other.
Tashiding
Tashiding
Southfen Residential ConstructionSouthfen Residential Construction
Photo of a small rustic detached garden shed and building in Baltimore.
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
Custom Reclaimed Wood Shed
Custom Reclaimed Wood Shed
Reclaimed Wood San DiegoReclaimed Wood San Diego
Doug fir siding and trim boards with rusted corrugated steel to complete the look.
Design ideas for a small rustic detached garden shed in San Diego.
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.
Abris de jardins
Abris de jardins
MaisonelleMaisonelle
Small rustic detached garden shed in Paris.
South Camp Cabana- Writer's Shed
South Camp Cabana- Writer's Shed
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Dixon Building Company Landscape Architect: Gregory Lombardi Design Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
Orcas Treehouse
Orcas Treehouse
Brett MarlBrett Marl
Kids treehouse on Orcas Island WA. All lumber donated by local saw mill.
This is an example of a small rustic garden shed and building in Seattle.
Backyard Cottages
Backyard Cottages
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Langdon Clay
Design ideas for a small rustic detached garden shed in San Francisco.
Folkstone Residence
Folkstone Residence
Dona Rosene InteriorsDona Rosene Interiors
Michael Hunter
Design ideas for a small rustic garden shed and building in Dallas.
Grain bin tiny house hunting lodge
Grain bin tiny house hunting lodge
Christine Lakas, The Designer, LLCChristine Lakas, The Designer, LLC
Small rustic garden shed and building in Other.
Exterior House Painting
Exterior House Painting
CertaPro Painters of Attleboro, MACertaPro Painters of Attleboro, MA
We even painted the shed in the same color scheme!
Design ideas for a small rustic detached garden shed in Providence.
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.
Garden Shelter - Slatted Timber Cladding
Garden Shelter - Slatted Timber Cladding
Studio Four Point TenStudio Four Point Ten
The carport structure using treated timber frames supported of steel shoes. Widely spaced timber cladding encourages air flow whilst allowing light in and views out to the fields. The tumble does stone walls step in and out and form seating and areas to display planting.
Presley Rd Timbered Shop
Presley Rd Timbered Shop
Shelter AssociatesShelter Associates
Beautifully custom-crafted cabinetry with molded horseshoe pulls and custom wall storage allow this equestrian to stay neat and tidy! Seeded with fine bits of color, the finely polished floor is green mountain marble aggregate.
SheShed
SheShed
Sitka StudiosSitka Studios
The exterior of the SheShed closed up to survive winter. Next year this little work space will get more finishing work.
Design ideas for a small rustic detached office/studio/workshop in Vancouver.
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
Rustic Shed
Rustic Shed
This is an example of a small rustic detached garden shed in San Francisco.

Small Rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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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