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Eclectic Detached Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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Lucy & Mark Weybridge
Lucy & Mark Weybridge
Into the Garden RoomInto the Garden Room
The reclaimed wood cladding really works well against the natural background and changes colour through the seasons and different lights of the day.
Barns and Pavillions
Barns and Pavillions
Mountain Construction EnterprisesMountain Construction Enterprises
All photos in this section manufactured by Hearthstone Homes
Eclectic Modern Craftsman
Eclectic Modern Craftsman
Brooke KirmerBrooke Kirmer
Sauvie Island Retreat
Sauvie Island Retreat
James Frank Construction IncJames Frank Construction Inc
Remodeled and created workspace with private bedroom in old storage shed on property. Added heating, lighting, kitchenette, and bedroom in hay loft. New glass garage door that opens to dramatic views of Columbia River. Project team included Jeffrey L. Miller Architects.
Dread Shed
Dread Shed
Karl Young Carpentry and DesignKarl Young Carpentry and Design
I tried to make this garden studio as quirky as possible within a limited budget. I re-used old gothic sash windows and in order to give their curves some context in what was a very orthogonal building I added the brackets. The interior reused old doors decorate one wall and add to its quirkiness.
Dread Shed
Dread Shed
Karl Young Carpentry and DesignKarl Young Carpentry and Design
I tried to make this garden studio as quirky as possible within a limited budget. I re-used old gothic sash windows and in order to give their curves some context in what was a very orthogonal building I added the brackets. The interior reused old doors decorate one wall and add to its quirkiness.
Green Roof Storage Shed
Green Roof Storage Shed
Steve Lick TimberworksSteve Lick Timberworks
The client's brief was a storage shed for chicken food and gardening supplies that had a sedum roof and was vermin proof. She loves using recycled materials as well which we love to use. Steve Lick Timberworks
A Place to Call Home
A Place to Call Home
A Room in the GardenA Room in the Garden
Our client and her child were looking for their forever home. In order to live close enough to their family, but still give both parties their own independence and privacy, we designed and built them a mobile home that sits discreetly in their family’s large garden. Featuring 3 bedrooms, a bathroom, a utility room and an open-plan kitchen and living room, our client has a spacious, comfortable space to fulfil daily tasks with ease, as well as enjoy a beautiful view of the garden.
Boathouse
Boathouse
Beth Howley Creative LLCBeth Howley Creative LLC
Historic blue painted boathouse with white painted trim on the river.
Green roof garden shed
Green roof garden shed
Graham Design BuildGraham Design Build
She Shed
She Shed
Pippin Home Designs, IncPippin Home Designs, Inc
She Shed
She Shed
Pippin Home Designs, IncPippin Home Designs, Inc
She Shed
She Shed
Pippin Home Designs, IncPippin Home Designs, Inc
Yoga Studio
Yoga Studio
PodzookPodzook
Judy Bernier
Glitterfarm Art Studio
Glitterfarm Art Studio
A Place To GrowA Place To Grow
Our client needed her own space to create her art. This beautiful "she-shed" has made quite a lovely crafts studio! This particular she-shed of ours was also featured on the cover of a book, "She-Sheds: A Room of Your Own, by Erika Kotite!
She Shed
She Shed
Pippin Home Designs, IncPippin Home Designs, Inc
She Shed
She Shed
Pippin Home Designs, IncPippin Home Designs, Inc
Glitterfarm Art Studio
Glitterfarm Art Studio
A Place To GrowA Place To Grow
Our client needed her own space to create her art. This beautiful "she-shed" has made quite a lovely crafts studio! This particular she-shed of ours was also featured on the cover of a book, "She-Sheds: A Room of Your Own, by Erika Kotite!
Green roof garden shed
Green roof garden shed
Graham Design BuildGraham Design Build
She Shed
She Shed
Pippin Home Designs, IncPippin Home Designs, Inc

Eclectic Detached 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 eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic 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 an eclectic 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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