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Attached and Detached Shed and Granny Flat Design Ideas

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Garden House
Garden House
Virginia Tradition Builders LLCVirginia Tradition Builders LLC
Virginia Tradition Builders LLC
This is an example of a country detached garden shed in Richmond.
Custom design/build spiral staircase
Custom design/build spiral staircase
Bellwether Craftsmen, LLCBellwether Craftsmen, LLC
Behiive Photography
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts detached studio in Burlington.
Marsh View Remodel
Marsh View Remodel
Spang Builders, Inc.Spang Builders, Inc.
Kelley Raffaele
Design ideas for a mid-sized country detached garden shed in Portland Maine.
A Tatton Glasshouse for People and Plants
A Tatton Glasshouse for People and Plants
Alitex GlasshousesAlitex Glasshouses
Inspiration for a traditional detached greenhouse in Hampshire.
Cabin in the City
Cabin in the City
Donna Baker-BreningstallDonna Baker-Breningstall
Denver Image Photography
Design ideas for a small country detached garden shed in Denver.
Langley Modern
Langley Modern
L PL P
Mikaela Ruth http://www.mikaelaruth.com
This is an example of a country detached greenhouse in Vancouver.
Horse Barns
Horse Barns
Rockport Post & BeamRockport Post & Beam
Timber frame barn houses horses on Islesboro Island off the coast of Maine. Rockport Post & Beam
This is an example of a large country detached barn in Portland Maine.
Vermont
Vermont
TERRIGENOUS Landscape ArchitectureTERRIGENOUS Landscape Architecture
Made from local stone and historic pure lime mortar, this stone coop acts as a folly on the New England Landscape. Scott Wunderle
Inspiration for a traditional detached shed and granny flat in Burlington.
The Manor
The Manor
Southfen Residential ConstructionSouthfen Residential Construction
JR Heaps
Mid-sized traditional attached greenhouse in Baltimore.
Garden Shelter - Carport and Greenhouse
Garden Shelter - Carport and Greenhouse
Studio Four Point TenStudio Four Point Ten
The finished shelter providing a carport and lean-to greenhouse ready for landscape works and planting.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary detached greenhouse in Other.
Highgate Bowl
Highgate Bowl
Mark Stevens ArchitectsMark Stevens Architects
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary detached greenhouse in London.
Craftsman by Weaver Barns - 1
Craftsman by Weaver Barns - 1
Weaver BarnsWeaver Barns
The Craftsman has a beautiful roof that allows more light into the space. The extra door makes this a great model when you need easy access to the space. This has been a great option for people who need a workshop, potting shed, or pool house.
Lonesomeville Pottery Studio & ADU
Lonesomeville Pottery Studio & ADU
Shelter Solutions LLC - ADU SpecialistShelter Solutions LLC - ADU Specialist
Inspiration for a country detached studio in Portland.
Craftsmen Garbage, Recycling and Green Bin Shed
Craftsmen Garbage, Recycling and Green Bin Shed
Redwood ShedsRedwood Sheds
A Craftsmen-styled compact shed to fit garbage, recycling and green bins.
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts detached shed and granny flat in Toronto.
Berkshire Garden Office and Guest Room
Berkshire Garden Office and Guest Room
The Swift Organisation LtdThe Swift Organisation Ltd
At 8.15 meters by 4.65 meters, this is a pretty big garden room! It is also a very striking one. It was designed and built by Swift Garden Rooms in close collaboration with their clients. Designed to be a home office, the customers' brief was that the building could also be used as an occasional guest bedroom. Swift Garden Rooms have a Project Planner where you specify the features you would like your garden room to have. When completing the Project Planner, Swift's client said that they wanted to create a garden room with lots of glazing. The Swift team made this happen with a large set of powder-coated aluminum sliding doors on the front wall and a smaller set of sliding doors on the sidewall. These have been positioned to create a corner of glazing. Beside the sliding doors on the front wall, a clever triangular window has been positioned. The way this butts into the Cedar cladding is clever. To us, it looks like the Cedar cladding has been folded back to reveal the window! The sliding doors lead out onto a custom-designed, grey composite deck area. This helps connect the garden room with the garden it sits in.
Ten Mile Lake 1
Ten Mile Lake 1
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Photo of a small country detached shed and granny flat in Minneapolis.
12'x16' Lap Siding Colonial Garden Shed aerial view
12'x16' Lap Siding Colonial Garden Shed aerial view
Lapp StructuresLapp Structures
Mid-sized detached garden shed in Other.
Traditional Garden Shed And Building
Traditional Garden Shed And Building
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional detached greenhouse in London.
Nelson House
Nelson House
Keenan ConstructionKeenan Construction
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary detached studio in London.
English Garden in the Bay Area
English Garden in the Bay Area
Karen Aitken and AssociatesKaren Aitken and Associates
Photography by Brent Bear
Mid-sized traditional detached greenhouse in San Francisco.

Attached and Detached Shed and Granny Flat Design Ideas

Granny flats and sheds have come a long way in terms of design. No longer just a place to store infrequently used items or a spare bed, they are now highly sought after spaces that, in many cases, resemble a small, well-maintained home. A garden shed can be an extension of your house, providing more living space for your family, or it can be a home office or creative studio. Many homeowners also see the benefit of building a separate structure in their backyard as a means for rental income.

What else can I use my granny flat for?

With so many granny flat designs on offer, you really can use this area for virtually anything, from outdoor storage to accommodation. Livable sheds and granny flats are a great way to provide teenagers with some level of independence, while keeping them nearby and allowing them to save money. They’re also an alternative to supported care for elderly family members. Relatively cheap to construct, a backyard granny flat can make you some extra money, too, should you want to rent it out, or move in yourself and rent out your main house. Those with a hobby such as painting, music or woodwork may prefer to use the space to pursue their passions, while others whom work from home could use the backyard studio as their home office.

What should I consider when planning a garden shed, granny flat or studio?

Different locales have different requirements for outbuildings such as sheds, granny flats and studios. In most cases, where the shed, granny flat or studio has running water, cooking or sanitary facilities, it will require building consent. Other considerations include the height of the building, its distance to boundaries, maximum floor space and stormwater drainage. If you're turning it into a fully developed space, make sure it complies with local ordinances and has enough ventilation, light and insulation for seasonal temperature changes. In terms of decor, approach decorating this space as you would any other room in your house. If you are creating an extension of your home, you can either stick to your current interior style or do something completely different since this is a detached space. With space at a minimum, layout is also crucial. Built-ins are a saving grace where space is tight, while wall-mounted items such as bikes and garden tools will also save you lots of floor space. You could even incorporate overhead ceiling racks for seasonal and infrequently used items.
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