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Traditional Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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Victorian Cottage - Two Storey Extension & Full Renovation
Victorian Cottage - Two Storey Extension & Full Renovation
Home Architecture - Newbury, BerkshireHome Architecture - Newbury, Berkshire
Design ideas for a traditional garden shed and building in Berkshire.
North Branford Renovation
North Branford Renovation
Fleming HomesFleming Homes
This is an example of a large traditional detached garden shed in Bridgeport.
Design / Build Work
Design / Build Work
Pureform Design/Build, LLCPureform Design/Build, LLC
Steel French doors all around bring plenty of natural light and a sense of transparency through the simple form of this small gabled folly at an estate in Litchfield County, CT.
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Camp
Camp
John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.
Medium sized classic detached barn in Atlanta.
Greenhouse
Greenhouse
Natalie DeNormandieNatalie DeNormandie
Photography by Liz Linder (www.lizlinder.com)
Inspiration for a classic detached greenhouse in Boston.
Arrow Wood Home
Arrow Wood Home
Cella ArchitectureCella Architecture
One of a group of three identical sheds grouped in a row. This one houses the yard tractor and equipment.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional detached garden shed in Portland.
Residence 02
Residence 02
Technicon Design Group IncTechnicon Design Group Inc
Storage and workshop below, with living quarters above
Medium sized traditional detached office/studio/workshop in Other.
Back Door Stores
Back Door Stores
UserUser
Photopia UK Strong and sturdy, made from pressure treated timber and then finished off with cedar shingles on the roof. The solid door has galvanised hinges and a pad bolt that can be secured with a padlock (padlock not supplied). It comes with a decking floor that is raised slightly from the ground, allowing air to flow underneath to prevent damp.
Pool House - PA
Pool House - PA
White Horse Construction, Inc.White Horse Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a classic detached garden shed and building in Philadelphia.
Portables
Portables
R&B Portable SolutionsR&B Portable Solutions
Inspiration for a large traditional attached office/studio/workshop in Atlanta.
Utility Sheds
Utility Sheds
UserUser
Medium sized classic detached garden shed in Other.
Vashon Island Hideaway
Vashon Island Hideaway
Alex Crook PhotographyAlex Crook Photography
A cozy cottage nestled in the woods of Vashon Island.
Photo of a small traditional detached office/studio/workshop in Seattle.
The Original She Shed
The Original She Shed
UserUser
A tiny garden shed to keep garden tools and supplies in order. Measuring less than a meter deep, it has a hand laid stone floor, recycled windows, shelving at one end and racks for tools on the rear wall and an antique ships port hole to reflect the garden.
Urie Backyard
Urie Backyard
Roy Talmage BuildersRoy Talmage Builders
Photo of a medium sized traditional detached garden shed in Orange County.
Old World Lake Home
Old World Lake Home
VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.
Beth Singer Photography. Ellwood Interiors.
Photo of a classic garden shed and building in Detroit.
Potting Shed
Potting Shed
Pullen Grass WorksPullen Grass Works
Todd Pullen
Photo of a small traditional garden shed in Atlanta.
Hobby Greenhouse Kits
Hobby Greenhouse Kits
Charleys Greenhouse / The Polycarbonate StoreCharleys Greenhouse / The Polycarbonate Store
Vitavia Saturn Greenhouse 8 x 14
Inspiration for a traditional detached greenhouse in Seattle.
Allen Residence - St. Helena, CA
Allen Residence - St. Helena, CA
Hamrick Associates, Inc.Hamrick Associates, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional detached garden shed in San Luis Obispo.
Equipment Shed- Village Retreat Re-development
Equipment Shed- Village Retreat Re-development
UserUser
This structure is on the grounds of the project and uses the arched wood process to create the roof, windows and doors. This project was a redevelopment of a hotel suites into residential apartments by Shelter Dynamics, inc. The builder used boat-making skills and materials to create interesting and unique structures. Photo credit is to Cheryl McDonaldCheryl McDonald

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.
1108 - Creekside Cove Greenhouse, Garage & Barn Addition
1108 - Creekside Cove Greenhouse, Garage & Barn Addition
Atelier 11 ArchitectureAtelier 11 Architecture
Photo Credit: Atelier 11 Architecture
Inspiration for an expansive traditional detached greenhouse in Other.
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