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World-Inspired Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs

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Japanese Teahouse and Koi Pond - Brentwood
Japanese Teahouse and Koi Pond - Brentwood
Rhino Rock llpRhino Rock llp
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Four Seasons NurseryFour Seasons Nursery
Bonsai Pavilion
Bonsai Pavilion
Altura ArchitectsAltura Architects
Our client has a large collection of bonsai trees and wanted an exhibition space for the extensive collection and a workshop to tend to the growing plants. Together we came up with a plan for a beautiful garden with plenty of space and a water feature. The design also included a Japanese-influenced pavilion in the middle of the garden. The pavilion is comprised of three separate rooms. The first room is features a tokonoma, a small recessed space to display art. The second, and largest room, provides an open area for display. The room can be accessed by large glass folding doors and has plenty of natural light filtering through the skylights above. The third room is a workspace with tool storage. Photography by Todd Crawford
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Regis
Regis
EVOKEEVOKE
Silverbirch house
Silverbirch house
connie mintonconnie minton
Surf Shack
Surf Shack
Ashley Camper PhotographyAshley Camper Photography
Photo: Ashley Camper Photography © 2014 Houzz
Crystal Springs Road
Crystal Springs Road
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer Photographer Click on the web site link to see a short video featuring this tea house.
Orchid house
Orchid house
Kanga ConstructionKanga Construction
The original orchid house and gardening shed was destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017. We re-built this structure in the same location on the property and added a few upgrades to the old structure. Not only does it now meet 180+ hurricane wind codes it also has a skylight beaming natural light into the storage shed area. We also installed a v-crimp metal roof. We custom made some Sapele Mahogany lattice for hanging orchids and a outdoor ceiling fan for hot summer days. The wood siding was made in a board and batten design and is made from Red Grandis, a Eucalyptus that is a sustainable product and perfect for outdoors. We finished the siding with an exterior grey stain with the intention for the structure to blend in with the surrounding landscaping.
Treehouse Masters Project
Treehouse Masters Project
Kauai Eco Builders LLCKauai Eco Builders LLC
Teahouse
Teahouse
Southfen Residential ConstructionSouthfen Residential Construction
Cook Cove
Cook Cove
Builtwright Construction CompanyBuiltwright Construction Company
12'x14' Snack Shack Shed
12'x14' Snack Shack Shed
UserUser
The shed features a 4' deep bar in the front that has operable shutters and a wood bar top. The rear portion of the shed is for utility storage.
Lucey Tea House
Lucey Tea House
Andrew A. Willett, Architect, PAAndrew A. Willett, Architect, PA
Photos by Jay Weiland
Petunia, a Japanese Tea House
Petunia, a Japanese Tea House
Hoffman Grayson Architects LLPHoffman Grayson Architects LLP
The Deity is placed on a triangular mahogany shelf in the near left corner, facing east. Glen Grayson, Architect
Petunia, a Japanese Tea House
Petunia, a Japanese Tea House
Hoffman Grayson Architects LLPHoffman Grayson Architects LLP
The custom round window with a dragonfly motif was designed as a portal overlooking the woodland gardens, and koi pond in the distance. A small built-in cabinet houses the essentials for making tea, and two floating mahogany shelves hold a small tea pot and cups. Glen Grayson, Architect
Kleiner Innenhof-Garten vor dem Teehaus im Zenkloster Liebenau
Kleiner Innenhof-Garten vor dem Teehaus im Zenkloster Liebenau
UserUser
japanischer Garten im Zenkloster Liebenau Vorgarten am Teehaus Gestalter und Fotograf: Dr. Wolfgang Hess http://www.zenkloster-in-liebenau.de/
Pool Houses
Pool Houses
Baystate Outdoor PersoniaBaystate Outdoor Personia
12x12 Poolhouse custom built in N Providence, RI
Pune Garden
Pune Garden
Sayli BenadikarSayli Benadikar
Palm Harbor Snack Shack
Palm Harbor Snack Shack
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The snack bar area is accessed by a door on the right side by Historic Shed

World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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.
Tree House
Tree House
Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc.Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc.
Photos By: Leslie Kipp
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