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Small Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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Namaste ADU
Namaste ADU
Modern ADU PlansModern ADU Plans
Exterior view of a an ADU inspired by japanese and scandinavian design. The covered back patio overlooks a japanese rock garden.
Old Oak Guest Retreat
Old Oak Guest Retreat
John West Stoddard, Inc.John West Stoddard, Inc.
A simple exterior with glass, steel, concrete, and stucco creates a welcoming vibe.
Knights Valley Residence
Knights Valley Residence
Turnbull Griffin HaesloopTurnbull Griffin Haesloop
David Wakely
Garden Room in Kent
Garden Room in Kent
eDEN Garden RoomseDEN Garden Rooms
Contemporary and Stylish design of a garden room with media wall, TV, garden office. Blending in with it's natural surroundings. Sedum roof and green walls for garden rooms. eDEN Garden Rooms
Circle of Solace Sauna
Circle of Solace Sauna
Transformed Landscaping Co.Transformed Landscaping Co.
"Indulge in the ultimate backyard retreat with our professionally installed Scandinavian Horizon Outdoor Barrel Sauna, designed to comfortably accommodate 2-4 people. Crafted for unrivaled comfort and relaxation, this sauna invites you to escape the stresses of daily life and immerse yourself in tranquility. Step inside its spacious interior, featuring exquisite Thermo-Spruce benches and a panoramic full glass front that offers sweeping views of your outdoor oasis. With its meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, this serene addition promises to redefine your outdoor living experience and become the centerpiece of your relaxation routine.
National Trust greenhouse in a garden by Darren Hawkes
National Trust greenhouse in a garden by Darren Hawkes
Alitex GlasshousesAlitex Glasshouses
Our clients purchased their fourth Alitex greenhouse, this time a Hidcote, for their garden designed by Chelsea Flower Show favourite Darren Hawkes. Powder coated in Sussex Emerald’, the Hidcote sits perfectly in this beautiful valley, just a handful of miles from the Atlantic Coast. The kitchen garden was designed around the Hidcote greenhouse, which included raised borders, built in the same heritage bricks as the base of the greenhouse.
Bespoke shed and covered seating area
Bespoke shed and covered seating area
PLT DesignPLT Design
Bespoke cedar clad shed and covered outdoor seating area with fire bowl and wood store benches. LED lighting illuminates the space at night
Wellington Fl. - Residence
Wellington Fl. - Residence
Saunas And Woodwork By DesignSaunas And Woodwork By Design
A perfectly situated sauna room with a magnificent view. The over-sized window allows the client to enjoy the outdoor patio and the takeoffs and landings of this outstanding residence located in a private aeroclub.
Incredible edibles garden
Incredible edibles garden
North Leeds Garden DesignNorth Leeds Garden Design
We included a lawn as our client wanted to enjoy the scent and feel of grass on a summers day.
Garden Shed- Urbandale, IA
Garden Shed- Urbandale, IA
Crose & Lemke ConstructionCrose & Lemke Construction
Paul Gates Photography
Summer House
Summer House
Exquisite Design & BuildExquisite Design & Build
A luxury Summer House in Chigwell, London.
Bike Shed
Bike Shed
Cambridge CraftsmanCambridge Craftsman
Concealed sliding doors (Fir & cedar), Fir headers and rafters, T&G cedar siding, bluestone threshold and pathway.
Studio 108 Bunkie
Studio 108 Bunkie
Lekker StudioLekker Studio
Studio 108 by Lekker Studio located in Huntsville Ontario. We provide well built and good looking bunkies, guest rooms and backyard studios for your home or cottage.
1880 Farmhouse
1880 Farmhouse
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors
Nick Glimenakis
Мини огород
Мини огород
Архитектурная студия ТУДААрхитектурная студия ТУДА
фото: Кирилл Иванов
Prodcut Launch
Prodcut Launch
Pure GreenhousePure Greenhouse
Framing Project
Framing Project
Brian Gaylord General Contractor, Inc.Brian Gaylord General Contractor, Inc.
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.
Potting Shed
Potting Shed
Pullen Grass WorksPullen Grass Works
Todd Pullen
Garden Space with Sauna, Shower Room and Sunken Trampoline
Garden Space with Sauna, Shower Room and Sunken Trampoline
eDEN Garden RoomseDEN Garden Rooms
eDEN Garden Rooms corner window showing a glimpse of a garden sauna

Small 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 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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