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Small Garden Shed Design Ideas

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Sugar house
Sugar house
Sustainable Design, LLCSustainable Design, LLC
Photography by Andrew Doyle This Sugar House provides our client with a bit of extra storage, a place to stack firewood and somewhere to start their vegetable seedlings; all in an attractive package. Built using reclaimed siding and windows and topped with a slate roof, this brand new building looks as though it was built 100 years ago. True traditional timber framing construction add to the structures appearance, provenance and durability.
Garden Shed Addition in Stonefield Madison, WI
Garden Shed Addition in Stonefield Madison, WI
Sweeney Design RemodelSweeney Design Remodel
Maintaining the setback distances suggested by the building department, Sweeney built a garden shed addition that matched the color and architectural detail of the home. It was placed within 10 ft of the rear property line and 15 ft from the side lot line to provide functional access to the shed and built parallel to the fence. Looking at the landscape, the shed was also strategically placed on level ground, away from water collection points, and low branches.
6x8 Western Red Cedar Storage Sheds
6x8 Western Red Cedar Storage Sheds
Urban ShedsUrban Sheds
6x8 Modern Style Shed with Western Red Cedar siding. Pressure treated floor system. 7ft peak height.
Inspiration for a small modern detached garden shed in Boston.
Boone's Farm
Boone's Farm
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Inspiration for a small country detached garden shed in Minneapolis.
Potting Shed
Potting Shed
Pullen Grass WorksPullen Grass Works
Todd Pullen
This is an example of a small traditional attached garden shed in Atlanta.
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
Landscape around Shed
Landscape around Shed
UserUser
Perennial plants to update backyard shed. Created country feel with combination of hostas, daylilies, liriope, wisteria, oakleaf hydrangea and lamb's-ear. Small planting bed but with the use of this combination created depth, density and color for a design that provides foliage throughout the early spring until late fall.
Tool Tidy 4'x2.5' in Willow Green - delivered and assembled
Tool Tidy 4'x2.5' in Willow Green - delivered and assembled
The Cosy Shed Co.The Cosy Shed Co.
Taken by our craftsmen during assembly....
This is an example of a small modern detached garden shed in Surrey.
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.
Spanish Style Shed design by Jeff Doubet Santa Barbara Home Design
Spanish Style Shed design by Jeff Doubet Santa Barbara Home Design
Santa Barbara Home DesignSanta Barbara Home Design
Learn how this Spanish shed was built via photos shared by Designer Jeff Doubét in his book: Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. This Jeff Doubét Spanish style shed was part of a larger commission to design the main house aesthetic upgrades, as well as the Spanish Mediterranean gardens and landscape. The entire project is featured with informative, time-lapse photography showing how the Spanish shed was designed and constructed. To purchase, or learn more… please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff’s book can also be considered as your direct resource for quality design info, created by a professional home designer who specializes in Spanish style home and landscape designs. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is packed with over 1,000 images that include 200+ designs, as well as inspiring behind the scenes photos of what goes into building a quality Spanish home and landscape. Many use the book as inspiration while meeting with their architect, designer and general contractor. Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA. His website is www.SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com
Bespoke shed and covered seating area
Bespoke shed and covered seating area
PLT DesignPLT Design
The green roof on the bespoke cedar clad shed and covered seating area seen from above in winter.
Photo of a small contemporary detached garden shed in Oxfordshire.
Posh Sheds
Posh Sheds
Garden Affairs LtdGarden Affairs Ltd
The Tokyo Shed/Store is 3m x 2m. It is available in a variety of sizes to suit any sized garden and is perfect for housing garden tools, lawnmowers, bikes, furniture and other garden paraphernalia.
The Glow Box
The Glow Box
Steven Allen Designs, LLCSteven Allen Designs, LLC
Photos By Simple Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary detached garden shed in Houston.
Modern Bike Shed Wasaga Beach
Modern Bike Shed Wasaga Beach
Backyard Escape StudiosBackyard Escape Studios
A modern shed with exposed rafters, built with T1-11 siding and stained with Chesapeake grey from Sansin.
Small country detached garden shed in Toronto.
Slot in 5-bike shed
Slot in 5-bike shed
Brighton Bike ShedsBrighton Bike Sheds
This is an example of a small contemporary detached garden shed in Sussex.
Urban Cottage
Urban Cottage
CoLab ArchitectureCoLab Architecture
Stephen Goodenough
This is an example of a small contemporary detached garden shed in Christchurch.
Garden
Garden
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Love the potting shed and raised beds to go with this side yard. The chip and dale fence, with wire mesh, helps keep animals out of the garden area - a must in the South! For a completely low maintenance area, the homeowners have used pebbles for the garden yard.
Windach - Ammersee @gart drei
Windach - Ammersee @gart drei
design@gartendesign@garten
©design@garten
Design ideas for a small modern detached garden shed in Munich.
Hô le bel abri de jardin
Hô le bel abri de jardin
Loïc BANCE Paysagiste conseils .Loïc BANCE Paysagiste conseils .
Pas tout à fait maison, plus tout à fait abris, reste un cadre agréable ou flâner les jours d'été. Loic BANCE Paysagiste conseil. paysagiste Pays Basque. Réalisation: Menuiserie IBARGUREN St Jean de Luz.
NORDON GROCERY
NORDON GROCERY
REESE Atelier IGNITE PLLCREESE Atelier IGNITE PLLC
Jay Mangum Photography
Photo of a small transitional detached garden shed in Raleigh.

Small Garden Shed 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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