Garden buildings add a whole new element to any garden space. From simple sheds for tool storage to more complex outdoor offices and studios, garden buildings provide a practical addition that adds something new and exciting.
Recycled materials make for an eco-friendly option when building garden sheds and structures, saving costs while having minimal impact on the environment.
Sheds
Garden sheds provide the ideal place to store yard tools, lawnmowers and any other items that don’t fit inside your garage. Pool equipment, garden furniture and even bikes can all find a place in a shed, adding aesthetic flair with features like trellises, window boxes and hanging baskets for even greater storage capacity. Sheds come in all shapes, sizes and designs so there is sure to be one suitable for you.
Sheds with single doors are perfect for small sheds, while double-door sheds offer easier access to larger equipment and tools. Windows provide natural light and ventilation while helping your shed blend in with its surroundings – traditional sheds often feature gable roofs while modern sheds may feature low profiles less likely to block views or clash with landscape architecture.
For an extra personalized shed experience, consider building one from a kit. Prefab wall panels assemble quickly, while doors and windows fit easily into precut openings in prefabricated wall panels. The result is an attractive shed with all of the charm of a miniature house or cottage: its porch and entry doors face downhill to emphasize sweeping views while gingerbread molding and window boxes add distinction.
Are You Doing It Yourself? Consider Turning an Old Shed into a Workshop or Home Office If you enjoy DIY, why not convert an old shed into a workshop or home office? Insulate and finish the interior to create an insulated space ideal for hobbies such as painting or sewing; they even make great recording studios! Plus you could turn your shed into a children’s playroom by installing climbing frames and playhouse furnishings – perfect if your backyard doesn’t allow for an outdoor compost bin! Finally a shed can even serve as a trash shed- storing all that waste that accumulates out of sight – perfect if there is no room in your backyard for an outdoor compost bin!
Summer Houses
A summer house can add ornamental appeal to any garden by featuring intricate windows and attractive roofing. However, its functionality must also meet the needs of both family and guests – this means providing enough room for relaxing, dining and pursuing hobbies.
Most summer houses are constructed from timber or treated wood and do not provide insulation, so selecting one with opening windows to control temperature and bring in ample natural light is vital to its enjoyment. Furthermore, opening windows help prevent moisture and pests from entering. To achieve an authentic traditional-style summerhouse design look for features such as Georgian window bars, scalloped barge boards and antique-style door furniture.
An ideal location for a summerhouse can make for the ideal suntrap and is the ideal spot to enjoy outdoor living in warmer months. A south-facing location is preferred to get maximum sunshine; however, this may differ depending on other factors like trees, fences and buildings in your garden that may provide shade.
Some summer houses can even be tailored to perfectly complement your house, offering an array of materials, colours and styles to choose from. Or choose something completely out-of-the-ordinary that reflects your own individuality and flair; additional accessories like shelving and staging make this space great for growing herbs, flowers and tender plants while locks and keys provide added security measures against potential thefts.
Workshops
Workshops are an engaging learning tool, providing participants with an interactive experience and deepening their understanding of a topic while developing new skills. Workshops may be hosted by subject matter experts, educational institutions or companies and even be used as networking events between professionals in similar fields.
Workshop activities may differ greatly depending on their subject matter and setting, but their primary goal should always be creating an environment in which participants can explore ideas safely and creatively – which might involve brainstorming sessions, role playing exercises, or any number of practical activities designed to help participants overcome specific challenges.
An effective way to start any workshop off right is with an enjoyable icebreaker activity. This workplace activity doesn’t require extensive planning or materials – simply ask attendees to answer a few casual questions about themselves before asking them to swap names – this way, everyone will gain some insight into each other as well as start conversations throughout the event!
Make this workshop activity even more interesting by using different colored markers and large pieces of paper as tools to design their personal coat of arms. Teamwork will be fostered while having some laughs! Afterward, show everyone’s creations off and see which ones stand out the most; adding competitive elements can keep participants engaged throughout your event and motivate participants through competition! Use polls to assess how your workshop is doing as well and make any necessary adjustments based on participant feedback.
Playrooms
Of course, children bring with them an abundance of stuff into the house – from toys, games and dolls to books, clothes and artwork. A garden playroom can offer the ideal solution to store and manage all this clutter while providing your kids with space and privacy in their environment.
A shed, summerhouse or log cabin with loft can make for the ideal children’s playroom. By adding climbing frames, slides or swings and other forms of entertainment – such as wooden playhouses – children can spend hours happily engaging with each other in imaginary role-play.
Sheds have come a long way since their days as flimsy metal or wooden structures; many can now be fully insulated, boasting windows with toughened glass for viewing through to doors with insurance grade locking, and be cladded with slow-grown pressure treated timber to keep their beauty year after year. While traditionally used to store out-of-season clothing or furniture from your garden sheds were traditionally limited. Now these versatile additions to your yard offer convenient storage solutions for anything you wish to keep out of sight!
No matter if you’re working from home as a freelancer, self-employed professional, or with children at home, having a separate garden office is an essential requirement. Being away from distractions like home can increase focus and productivity while helping prevent mess from infiltrating. Install a TV/projector combo along with surround sound speakers for a home cinema experience right in your own garden; smart home technology lets you control lighting, temperature and audiovisual systems at the touch of a button!
Hobby Rooms
No matter what hobby or business venture you pursue, having your own dedicated space to pursue it in can make all the difference in terms of passion and creativity. From garden rooms equipped with simple but stylish furniture for creative thinking sessions to fully equipped office buildings complete with heating, WiFi and kitchen areas for taking work to another level, we have many different solutions available that can help make this passion and creativity bloom.
Furniture and layout selection is of critical importance in creating an optimal working environment. For instance, if your hobby involves painting or drawing, choose an easy-to-clean paint finish, hardy laminate surface or low pile carpet to reduce damage caused by dropped pins and messy pencil marks. Vinyl is often the best solution as it’s simple to vacuum off and recover in case of spillages.
Make sure your new hobby room is comfortable enough for extended stays, particularly if it will be used for work purposes. Insulated roof and double-glazed windows can keep the temperature stable even in areas with temperatures dropping to subzero levels, helping keep you warm in winter and cool in summer.
If your garden room will serve as your home office, upgrading to meet Building Regulation requirements might be worth your while. Although this will increase initial costs, compliant structures are much more desirable among potential buyers and could add value over time.