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Blue Barn Ideas and Designs

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Cabin
Fisher BarnsFisher Barns
Oak Timber Barn
Oak Timber Barn
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
New heavy timber barn constructed of oak wood. Photography: Studiobuell.com / Garett Buell
Hemi Hideout
Hemi Hideout
McDugald-SteeleMcDugald-Steele
My Houzz: An Antique Cape Cod House Explodes With Color
My Houzz: An Antique Cape Cod House Explodes With Color
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo by: Rikki Snyder © 2012 Houzz Photo by: Rikki Snyder © 2012 Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4018714/list/My-Houzz--An-Antique-Cape-Cod-House-Explodes-With-Color
Battle Associates Outbuildings
Battle Associates Outbuildings
Battle Associates, ArchitectsBattle Associates, Architects
Outbuildings grow out of their particular function and context. Design maintains unity with the main house and yet creates interesting elements to the outbuildings itself, treating it like an accent piece.
Corn crib style garage
Corn crib style garage
DBR Construction ConsultingDBR Construction Consulting
Corn crib style tractor barn with metal roofing and board & batten wood siding. Project located in Perkasie, Bucks County, PA.
Red Barn Cupola
Red Barn Cupola
Ekocite ArchitectureEkocite Architecture
Three Amigos
Three Amigos
Narofsky Architecture + ways2designNarofsky Architecture + ways2design
Stables and their occupants
Simpson Horse Stable (project 218394)
Simpson Horse Stable (project 218394)
Lester Building Systems LLCLester Building Systems LLC
36' x 48' x 12' Horse Barn with (4) 12' x 12' horse stalls, tack room and wash bay. Roof pitch: 8/12 Exterior: metal roof, stucco and brick Photo Credit: FarmKid Studios
View of Barn from a Distance
View of Barn from a Distance
Bowness Custom HomesBowness Custom Homes
New Horse Stable
New Horse Stable
Morris Builders, IncMorris Builders, Inc
This custom built, 36x36' horse stable has these horses living in luxury with therapeutic flooring systems and separate living quarters. The first floor boasts sliding barn doors on either side, a prep area with wash basin and ample room for storage. The second floor is prepped for future build out which will house a small apartment.
Covered Riding Arena in Shingle Springs, CA
Covered Riding Arena in Shingle Springs, CA
Barn ProsBarn Pros
This covered riding arena in Shingle Springs, California houses a full horse arena, horse stalls and living quarters. The arena measures 60’ x 120’ (18 m x 36 m) and uses fully engineered clear-span steel trusses too support the roof. The ‘club’ addition measures 24’ x 120’ (7.3 m x 36 m) and provides viewing areas, horse stalls, wash bay(s) and additional storage. The owners of this structure also worked with their builder to incorporate living space into the building; a full kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and common living area are located within the club portion.
Vineyard Barn
Vineyard Barn
STRATAap ArchitectureSTRATAap Architecture
Alpine, Utah Residence
Alpine, Utah Residence
Magleby RemodelMagleby Remodel
Meagan Larsen Photography
Stone Creek Barns
Stone Creek Barns
John Gehri ZerrerJohn Gehri Zerrer
South Langley Stable
South Langley Stable
Site Lines Architecture Inc.Site Lines Architecture Inc.
Mercer Hill Garage
Mercer Hill Garage
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Jim Graham Photography McComsey Builders new construction: reclaimed stone from a historic barn, clay tile roof, custom cupola
Storage for Equipment
Storage for Equipment
Bowness Custom HomesBowness Custom Homes
The Notches Tractor Barn
The Notches Tractor Barn
Heritage Oak Frames Ltd.Heritage Oak Frames Ltd.
Covered Riding Arena in Shingle Springs, CA
Covered Riding Arena in Shingle Springs, CA
Barn ProsBarn Pros
This covered riding arena in Shingle Springs, California houses a full horse arena, horse stalls and living quarters. The arena measures 60’ x 120’ (18 m x 36 m) and uses fully engineered clear-span steel trusses too support the roof. The ‘club’ addition measures 24’ x 120’ (7.3 m x 36 m) and provides viewing areas, horse stalls, wash bay(s) and additional storage. The owners of this structure also worked with their builder to incorporate living space into the building; a full kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and common living area are located within the club portion.

Blue Barn 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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