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Rustic Office/Studio/Workshop Ideas and Designs

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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
Playhouse in the Woods
Playhouse in the Woods
Kamen Tall Architects, PCKamen Tall Architects, PC
The home owners approached me to place a roof on and existing abandoned stone foundation on their property. We proposed this simple shed roof, raised up to give a high ceiling inside. Joanne Tall
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
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
The Armstrong - CHA1019
The Armstrong - CHA1019
Legacy Post & BeamLegacy Post & Beam
Post and beam barn kit with garage door and open lean-to patio
The Armstrong - JRE0220
The Armstrong - JRE0220
Legacy Post & BeamLegacy Post & Beam
Exterior post and beam two car garage with loft and storage space
PondHouse Workshop
PondHouse Workshop
Misiaszek Turpin pllcMisiaszek Turpin pllc
This 4-acre site hosts three new structures, which include a large workshop, main residence and an independent art studio. Situated within a beautiful wooded environment, the edge of the site abuts a peaceful pond, which brought inspiration to the material and stylistic choices of the structures. The two-story barn is home to a complete workshop, equipped with the necessary machinery and a hearty wood storage space on the upper level. The timber frame structure was clad with stained shingles on the exterior and left with a light natural stain on the interior wood, bringing a light, warm atmosphere to the entire space. Photographer: MTA
The Armstrong - CHA1019
The Armstrong - CHA1019
Legacy Post & BeamLegacy Post & Beam
Post and beam barn kit with garage door and open lean-to patio
The Armstrong - CHA1019
The Armstrong - CHA1019
Legacy Post & BeamLegacy Post & Beam
Post and beam barn kit with garage door and open lean-to
Strawdance
Strawdance
Dennis Sharp ArchitectsDennis Sharp Architects
Strawbale dance studio creates a magical oasis in a small woodland in Hertfordshire. Used for creative, inspirational and healing.
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.
Cottage Retreat
Cottage Retreat
Magma Design Group, Inc.Magma Design Group, Inc.
This natural stone cottage is built into a hillside where the first floor serves as a space to get away while the lower level functions as a potting shed for the gardening season.
The Edinburgh Observatory
The Edinburgh Observatory
OutsideologyOutsideology
Opening the roof is easy: the pressure of one hand is enough to move it, thanks to the quality of the wheels and rails used.
Rustic Outdoor Office
Rustic Outdoor Office
Frontier Custom BuildersFrontier Custom Builders
Sherwood Park Clarkdale Meadows - Special Project
Sherwood Park Clarkdale Meadows - Special Project
Four Elements ConstructionFour Elements Construction
This backyard retreat was a special project for us, and we love how it turned out! The rustic feel is achieved through the use of cedar, weathered brick, and other unique furnishings like the wood burning fireplace. It all came together to create a relaxing and cozy space for our client to get away from it all.
Sherwood Park Clarkdale Meadows - Special Project
Sherwood Park Clarkdale Meadows - Special Project
Four Elements ConstructionFour Elements Construction
This backyard retreat was a special project for us, and we love how it turned out! The rustic feel is achieved through the use of cedar, weathered brick, and other unique furnishings like the wood burning fireplace. It all came together to create a relaxing and cozy space for our client to get away from it all.
Sherwood Park Clarkdale Meadows - Special Project
Sherwood Park Clarkdale Meadows - Special Project
Four Elements ConstructionFour Elements Construction
This backyard retreat was a special project for us, and we love how it turned out! The rustic feel is achieved through the use of cedar, weathered brick, and other unique furnishings like the wood burning fireplace. It all came together to create a relaxing and cozy space for our client to get away from it all.
Sherwood Park Clarkdale Meadows - Special Project
Sherwood Park Clarkdale Meadows - Special Project
Four Elements ConstructionFour Elements Construction
This backyard retreat was a special project for us, and we love how it turned out! The rustic feel is achieved through the use of cedar, weathered brick, and other unique furnishings like the wood burning fireplace. It all came together to create a relaxing and cozy space for our client to get away from it all.
The Edinburgh Observatory
The Edinburgh Observatory
OutsideologyOutsideology
Electricity is supplied in this case in a conduit that is secured to the roof rails. The EPDM roof offers excellent longevity.
Sherwood Park Clarkdale Meadows - Special Project
Sherwood Park Clarkdale Meadows - Special Project
Four Elements ConstructionFour Elements Construction
This backyard retreat was a special project for us, and we love how it turned out! The rustic feel is achieved through the use of cedar, weathered brick, and other unique furnishings like the wood burning fireplace. It all came together to create a relaxing and cozy space for our client to get away from it all.

Rustic Office/Studio/Workshop 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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