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Mid-sized Shed and Granny Flat Design Ideas

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Bayside - Traditional Lakeside Estate
Bayside - Traditional Lakeside Estate
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Old World elegance meets modern ease in the beautiful custom-built home. Distinctive exterior details include European stone, classic columns and traditional turrets. Inside, convenience reigns, from the large circular foyer and welcoming great room to the dramatic lake room that makes the most of the stunning waterfront site. Other first-floor highlights include circular family and dining rooms, a large open kitchen, and a spacious and private master suite. The second floor features three additional bedrooms as well as an upper level guest suite with separate living, dining and kitchen area. The lower level is all about fun, with a games and billiards room, family theater, exercise and crafts area.
Santa Barbara Home
Santa Barbara Home
Jonathan Raith Inc.Jonathan Raith Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean detached shed and granny flat in Santa Barbara.
Matt / Weybridge / Garden Room Gym
Matt / Weybridge / Garden Room Gym
Into the Garden RoomInto the Garden Room
A bespoke built Garden Room Gym in Weybridge Surrey. The room was complimented with Canadian Redwood Cedar and 3 leaf bifold doors. Free weight machines
Garden gym and play room
Garden gym and play room
A Room in the GardenA Room in the Garden
The design of this garden building has even been appreciated by our competition, not to mention the owners and their friends. With a two level roof and mix of cedar and redwood cladding this construction looks amazing at the bottom of a large and beautifully maintained garden in Hove. The taller part is a gym, where you have good ceiling clearance for running on a treadmill, and the lower part is a playroom and summerhouse for the family and children. To the right there is a large storage space that fits all their garden toys.
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.
Posh shed with Greenhouse
Posh shed with Greenhouse
UserUser
This is a stunning and practical solution for a gardener keen to “grow their own”; the greenhouse with integral shed means that equipment is close to hand whenever and whatever is needed.
Posh Sheds
Posh Sheds
Garden Affairs LtdGarden Affairs Ltd
The Suffolk Shed is both good looking and practical. It is built using traditional timber framework and clad with a smooth feather edge boarding. The entrance canopy is attractively framed with oak posts and beams. It's large double doors are constructed from durable solid timber with high quality door and window locks.
Storage Loft
Storage Loft
Backyard BuildingsBackyard Buildings
As families grow, the inevitable happens... You continue to get more stuff. Tools, equipment, collectibles and stuff that your significant other wants to get rid of keep adding up. Where does all that stuff go? Unless you live in a mansion, you end up running out of space. Sometimes even adding a shed is not enough. However, we sometimes underestimate the true storage potential of sheds. Did you know all that space by the rafters and back wall is the perfect spot for a loft? Just look at how much stuff you could store in an overhead storage loft. Storage lofts can add up to 40% more overhead storage space. When shopping for the right shed to grow with your family needs, consider adding a loft. It's an economical way of maximizing your sheds true potential.
Modernes Pultdach Gewächshaus
Modernes Pultdach Gewächshaus
Alitex DeutschlandAlitex Deutschland
Der anthrazitfarbene Anstrich der Rückwand verleiht dem klassichen Greenhouse einen "modern Touch".
Photo of a mid-sized traditional attached greenhouse in Frankfurt.
Rustic Residence in the Woods
Rustic Residence in the Woods
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Mark Hoyle
This is an example of a mid-sized country detached garden shed in Other.
Suburban Oasis
Suburban Oasis
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Garden shed / She Shed / He shed / potting shed Photographer - Jeffrey Edward Tryon
Design ideas for a mid-sized country detached garden shed in Philadelphia.
Aptos Retreat
Aptos Retreat
CCS ARCHITECTURECCS ARCHITECTURE
The project has 2 primary buildings, plus accessory buildings and recreational components that were designed to work together as a country compound. Photographer: Paul Dyer
Cedar Garden Office
Cedar Garden Office
Miniature ManorsMiniature Manors
This sleek garden office was built for a client in West Sussex who wanted to move their home office out of the house and into the garden. In order to meet our brief of providing a contemporary design, we included Western Red Cedar cladding. This softwood cladding has beautiful tones of brown, red and orange. The sliding doors and full length window allow natural light to flood in to the room, whilst the desk height window offers views across the garden. We can add an area of separate storage to all of our garden room builds. In the case of this structure, we have hidden the entrance to the side of the building and have continued the cedar cladding across the door. As a result, the room is concealed but offers the storage space needed. The interior of the storage is ply-lined, offering a durable solution for garden storage on the garden room.
10x18 Signature Series Home Office
10x18 Signature Series Home Office
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
At Studio Shed, we make designing the space of your dreams simple and fun. Head over to our 3D Design Center at www.studio-shed.com/design-center/ to explore countless combinations of sizes, door and window placements, colors, interior and exterior layouts, and more! And as always, we’re here to help – schedule a free consultation today for project planning assistance. We can’t wait to get started on all the incredible projects we’ll create together this year! Featured Studio Shed: • 10x18 Signature Series • Volcano Gray lap siding • Tricorn Black doors • Natural stained eaves • Dark Bronze Aluminum • Lifestyle Interior Package • Sandcastle Oak flooring
Orono, MN Office
Orono, MN Office
Sanctuary ShedsSanctuary Sheds
Design ideas for a mid-sized country detached studio in Minneapolis.
白いお家
白いお家
株式会社REGARD（リガード）株式会社REGARD（リガード）
アクセントクロスで爽やかな雰囲気のロフトスペースにしました。当面は子供用の遊び場として使うつもりで、おもちゃなどを置いています。
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian studio in Tokyo Suburbs.
Potting Shed
Potting Shed
Drip Landscape and Tree ServiceDrip Landscape and Tree Service
Potting shed complete with a recycled restaurant kitchen counter with sink.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country shed and granny flat in Austin.
10'x18' SmartTec Garden Shed with porch
10'x18' SmartTec Garden Shed with porch
Lapp StructuresLapp Structures
This is an example of a mid-sized detached garden shed in Other.
Merricks Barn house
Merricks Barn house
Gunn Building ProjectsGunn Building Projects
An alternative angle showing the contrast between Colorbond cladding and the recycled timber. Photo: Zayne Stoner
This is an example of a mid-sized country detached barn in Other.
Garden Room - Essex
Garden Room - Essex
Clive Anderson Bespoke FurnitureClive Anderson Bespoke Furniture
Modern garden shed and building, home office, cladding in cedar wood, bi-fold doors with integrated blinds, sandstone steps, artificial grass, Essex, garden den, cream stone, outdoor building.

Mid-sized 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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