Outside: 11 Inspiring Ideas for Garden Rooms - cabins, summerhouses and gazebos have long been a feature of British gardens. In the past, these dependencies tend to conform to a shape and a traditional, but contemporary needs - like creating extra space in compact urban properties - have redefined their function and form. In recent years, garden buildings moved far from purely utilitarian objects and become extensions (but distinct from) the house. Get inspired by these great examples
In practice, check with your local planning authority or Portal if planning permission is needed from the government -. Height and proximity to boundaries will influence this. And if you plan to run your garden a construction company, as opposed to using it as a home office, then planning permission may also be required.
In practice, check with your local planning authority or Portal if planning permission is needed from the government -. Height and proximity to boundaries will influence this. And if you plan to run your garden a construction company, as opposed to using it as a home office, then planning permission may also be required.
Roundhill Shepherd Huts
make room for a cabin shepherd
shepherd's hut on wheels with a tin corrugated roof cradle, has been transformed into a cozy and comfortable hotel. Note how the wall sconces help define the meridian and work areas. And as always, a limited palette of quality material works best in a small space.
shepherd's hut on wheels with a tin corrugated roof cradle, has been transformed into a cozy and comfortable hotel. Note how the wall sconces help define the meridian and work areas. And as always, a limited palette of quality material works best in a small space.
The Posh Shed Company
Up -spec the garden shed
This is unashamedly a garden shed, but what beautiful. It is all about attention to detail here - the casement windows and door half-glazed barn, roof shingles, smart, painting muted -. And shooting color and prosper contemporary provided by the outdoor garden bench
Explore 8 more sheds, you'll want to potter
This is unashamedly a garden shed, but what beautiful. It is all about attention to detail here - the casement windows and door half-glazed barn, roof shingles, smart, painting muted -. And shooting color and prosper contemporary provided by the outdoor garden bench
Explore 8 more sheds, you'll want to potter
JLB Property Developments
Design a quiet place to relax and write (or watch a film)
the palette of equipment checked and crisp detailing in the home office and library to make the space conducive to contemplation. Note how the floor finish continues to the rear wall and kiss the office of the same material. A scrolling screen allows the space to double as a place to enjoy movies and videos projected.
Learn more about creating your own home theater
the palette of equipment checked and crisp detailing in the home office and library to make the space conducive to contemplation. Note how the floor finish continues to the rear wall and kiss the office of the same material. A scrolling screen allows the space to double as a place to enjoy movies and videos projected.
Learn more about creating your own home theater
Appleton Weiner Architects
Build a bright and friendly studio for work
This garden studio a ceramist cedar shingles on the exterior plywood and lining inside. A wood stove, fireplace whose money is visible above the roof, ensures the space is usable (and comfortable) all year, while large windows provide plenty of natural light.
This garden studio a ceramist cedar shingles on the exterior plywood and lining inside. A wood stove, fireplace whose money is visible above the roof, ensures the space is usable (and comfortable) all year, while large windows provide plenty of natural light.
eDEN Garden Rooms
to use the roof to provide shelter
Planes and angles give this garden building a presence distinctly contemporary with the roof extending plan to create a sheltered place where s' sit down, making it a nice indoor / outdoor space.
Planes and angles give this garden building a presence distinctly contemporary with the roof extending plan to create a sheltered place where s' sit down, making it a nice indoor / outdoor space.
3rdSpace
Commit with the garden
Here is another home office and library, simply but carefully furnished, with a beautiful Japanese look and feel to it. The large glass expanse really blurs the line between inside and outside, and dappled lighting effect on the wall behind the desk is magical.
Here is another home office and library, simply but carefully furnished, with a beautiful Japanese look and feel to it. The large glass expanse really blurs the line between inside and outside, and dappled lighting effect on the wall behind the desk is magical.
Folio Design London
Go for broke!
This garden ambitious building in London is almost a separate house! Extensive glazing, warm interior finishes, a green roof, good lighting and an ornamental pool all make for a space to be a joy to use both day and night.
Note that planning policies discourage dependencies to be used as housing, so check with your local authority if you want your building has a bathroom or kitchen.
Read expert advice on the adaptation of a green roof on anything from an extension to a garden shed
This garden ambitious building in London is almost a separate house! Extensive glazing, warm interior finishes, a green roof, good lighting and an ornamental pool all make for a space to be a joy to use both day and night.
Note that planning policies discourage dependencies to be used as housing, so check with your local authority if you want your building has a bathroom or kitchen.
Read expert advice on the adaptation of a green roof on anything from an extension to a garden shed
Kevin Cooper garden design
Create a space in the garden - literally
an orb perched next to and overlooking a pond in a country estate, offers a kind of science fiction element of the garden - a folly of the space age! Sitting inside, would you really feel like your part of another world.
an orb perched next to and overlooking a pond in a country estate, offers a kind of science fiction element of the garden - a folly of the space age! Sitting inside, would you really feel like your part of another world.
Platform 5 Architects
Consider a 'shoffice
This gazebo in a London garden works both as a warehouse and an office (shoffice, get it?). The organic shell stream in the garden, and this flow is enhanced by the continuous wood coating from the inside outwards as a terrace area.
This gazebo in a London garden works both as a warehouse and an office (shoffice, get it?). The organic shell stream in the garden, and this flow is enhanced by the continuous wood coating from the inside outwards as a terrace area.
Keir Townsend
Eat outdoors in an elegant dining space outside
Traditionally, the gazebo has not necessarily a function - other than perhaps a place to rest occasionally. But configured as an alfresco dining area, this one is sure to get lots of use. and lighting as curtains drawn against the chill of the night extends its usefulness.
Traditionally, the gazebo has not necessarily a function - other than perhaps a place to rest occasionally. But configured as an alfresco dining area, this one is sure to get lots of use. and lighting as curtains drawn against the chill of the night extends its usefulness.
Brian O'Tuama Architects
Think classic with a playful touch
Although this cabin retreat / garden is classical in form and details, the soft finish of pink paint and random selection of colorful encaustic tiles the path forming for it will bring a touch of fantasy and humor to it.
Tell us ...
you have an outdoor room? Show us! Otherwise, what would be your dream outdoor room be like? Add your thoughts in the comments below.
Although this cabin retreat / garden is classical in form and details, the soft finish of pink paint and random selection of colorful encaustic tiles the path forming for it will bring a touch of fantasy and humor to it.
Tell us ...
you have an outdoor room? Show us! Otherwise, what would be your dream outdoor room be like? Add your thoughts in the comments below.