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Traditional Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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Putney garden
Putney garden
Joanne Winn Garden DesignJoanne Winn Garden Design
Greenhouse combined potting shed by Gabriel Ash set within formal walled kitchen garden in Putney. The garden is laid out with raised beds constructed from oak sleepers, separated by gravel paths. A small awkwardly shaped area behind the potting shed has been partially paved to be used as a composting area.
Shed for Garbage, Recycling and Green Bin
Shed for Garbage, Recycling and Green Bin
Redwood ShedsRedwood Sheds
A compact shed for three refuse bins - a large garbage, recycling and green bin. A Cedar shake roof lends a classic look while providing durable water-proofing. Comes in two standards colours, and has lockable doors to keep raccoons away.
Sharp Everett Outdoor Shed
Sharp Everett Outdoor Shed
Highland Remodeling and ConstructionHighland Remodeling and Construction
Medium sized classic detached garden shed in Seattle.
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Shed for Garbage, Recycling and Green Bin
Shed for Garbage, Recycling and Green Bin
Redwood ShedsRedwood Sheds
A compact shed for three refuse bins - a large garbage, recycling and green bin. A Cedar shake roof lends a classic look while providing durable water-proofing. Comes in two standards colours, and has lockable doors to keep raccoons away.
Custom Pool Cover
Custom Pool Cover
Meridian Estate GreenhousesMeridian Estate Greenhouses
A custom gable attached pool cover in a birdcage design.
Inspiration for a large classic detached greenhouse in Vancouver.
Sunbury Gazebo
Sunbury Gazebo
Chelsea Summerhouses LtdChelsea Summerhouses Ltd
The Sunbury gazebo is available with 6 or 8 sides and provides outdoor living at its finest. Enjoy the shade during those hot lazy summer afternoons or evenings, whilst still having the benefit of being outdoors. Bench seating is available for the Sunbury.
The Potting Shed
The Potting Shed
UserUser
The Potting Shed is how a shed should look. It has a steep pitched roof with a generous overhang which, along with the small pane windows gives it a traditional look which will blend into any garden.
Craftsman Shed
Craftsman Shed
Photo of a classic garden shed and building in Toronto.
Timber Frame Potting Studio
Timber Frame Potting Studio
Magical PlayhousesMagical Playhouses
Japanese-themed potting shed. Timber-framed with reclaimed douglas fir beams and finished with cedar, this whimsical potting shed features a farm sink, hardwood counter tops, a built-in potting soil bin, live-edge shelving, fairy lighting, and plenty of space in the back to store all your garden tools.
Root Woodwork
Root Woodwork
Root WoodworkRoot Woodwork
Medium sized traditional detached garden shed in San Diego.
Lucy Cotes' Beautiful GardensLucy Cotes' Beautiful Gardens
This is an example of a classic detached guesthouse in Sussex.
Large Extension of Country Manor in Cornwall
Large Extension of Country Manor in Cornwall
Russell Taylor ArchitectsRussell Taylor Architects
Traditional garden shed and building in London.
Garden Storage Shed - Saltbox 8' x 12'
Garden Storage Shed - Saltbox 8' x 12'
Jamaica Cottage Shop IncJamaica Cottage Shop Inc
This extremely versatile Shed has a very rugged frame that will withstand the test of time. Basic storage, a potting shed or parking for a 4 wheeler the design has many uses.
Riverside
Riverside
Insignia HomesInsignia Homes
Design ideas for a traditional garden shed and building in Grand Rapids.
Space Saver Shed (8 x 4)
Space Saver Shed (8 x 4)
Thos. BakerThos. Baker
An attractive and functional shed that fits any outdoor space. Perfect up against the house or on it's own, the Space Saver Shed comes in a kit with unfinished cedar panels, hardware and easy-to-assemble instructions. Paint, stain or leave natural. Sells for $1,995.00.
Locksley Ave - Carriage House Remodel
Locksley Ave - Carriage House Remodel
Amato ArchitectureAmato Architecture
Sliding repurposed wood barn doors hide a fold out Murphy bed and turns the music room into a guest house.
This is an example of a small classic detached guesthouse in San Francisco.
Steve's Hobby Garage
Steve's Hobby Garage
Morton Buildings, IncMorton Buildings, Inc
Design ideas for a classic garden shed and building in Houston.
Showroom Family Multi Use Garden Room
Showroom Family Multi Use Garden Room
JML Garden RoomsJML Garden Rooms
JMl Garden rooms
Design ideas for a traditional garden shed and building in Other.
Chappaqua Renovation
Chappaqua Renovation
Legacy Construction Northeast LLCLegacy Construction Northeast LLC
peter krupenye
Inspiration for a traditional garden shed and building in New York.

Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.
Western Red Cedar Pavillion used Cedar Decking and Shingles
Western Red Cedar Pavillion used Cedar Decking and Shingles
Silva Timber ProductsSilva Timber Products
Dave Warner singlehandedly built this Pavillion using Western Red Cedar Cedardeck deck boards, Western Red Cedar Shingles.
Inspiration for a classic garden shed and building in Cheshire.
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