Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli

Jo Fenton

Mick Hales. Designed by Amy Aidinis Hirsch http://amyhirsch.com

Potting/ Garden room sided with recycled wood pallets

The original concept for this space came from the idea that this modern glass greenhouse would be built around an old wooden shed still standing beneath the trees. The "shed" turned Powder Room would of course be new construction, but clever materiality - white washed reclaimed vertical panelling - would make it appear as though it was a treasure from many years before.

The Studio is a beautifully crafted structure that is perfect for a working studio/office or a modern take on a gardening shed. The striking design is also ideal as a pool house; adding something extra to any outdoor space. With clean lines and a modern shed roof, our Studio is the perfect space for your lifestyle needs. The Studio has a beautiful raised roof that allows for a more spacious feel. The large windows in the front allow a lot of extra natural light into the space. The Studio model has a single front door, as well as a double door on the side; for easy access depending on the task.

The Oakland 759 shed features a unique polypropylene resin plastic material with the look of rough-hewn wood. This rugged appearance blends in with your outdoor landscape, making the shed a natural part of the yard from the moment you set it up. If the original color doesn't match the theme of your home, this storage shed can be painted as desired, a feature you won't find with any other resin shed. The double doors mimic the look of real wood while the Victorian-style window brings a touch of elegance to this storage building.

Photography: Jen Burner Photography

Photopia UK Strong and sturdy, made from pressure treated timber and then finished off with cedar shingles on the roof. The solid door has galvanised hinges and a pad bolt that can be secured with a padlock (padlock not supplied). It comes with a decking floor that is raised slightly from the ground, allowing air to flow underneath to prevent damp.

Walton on Thames - Bespoke built garden room = 7. 5 mtrs x 4.5 mtrs garden room with open area and hidden storage.

What our clients needed: • Create a garden folly that doubles as a well-built shed for crafts and storage. • Size the structure large enough for comfortable storage without dominating the garden. • Discreetly locate the shed in the far corner of the rear yard while maintaining existing trees. • Ensure that the structure is protected from the weather and carefully detailed to deter access of wildlife and rodents. FUNCTION • Construct the shed slab close to grade to permit easy access for bicycle storage, while building shed walls above grade to ensure against termites and dryrot. • Install a French door and operable casement windows to admit plenty of daylight and provide views to the garden. • Include rugged built-in work bench, shelves, bike racks and tool storage for a rustic well-organized and efficient space. • Incorporate GFIC electrical service for safe access to power at this distant corner of the yard. • Position energy-efficient interior lighting to ensure space can be used year-round. • Switch control of exterior light from house and from shed for ease of command. AESTHETICS • Design and detail the shed to coordinate with the Arts and Crafts style house. • Include an arbor for future flowering vines, further softening the shed’s garden presence. • Simple and rustic interior surfaces ensure that the space is easy to clean. • Create an aged and softly weathered appearance, and protect the exterior siding by finishing the cedar with a custom-colored semi-transparent stain. INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION • Factory-built components were pre-assembled to allow for a speedy assembly and for a shorter on-site construction schedule. • Each component was easily transported through the yard without disturbing garden features. • Decorative exterior trim frames the door and windows, while a simpler trim is used inside the unadorned shed. OBSTACLE OVERCOME • The structure is located in the corner of the yard to avoid disturbance of a curly willow tree. • The low-profile structure is positioned close to property lines while staying beneath the allowable daylight plane for structures. • To comply with daylight plane close to fence, the roof form combines hip and gable forms, with door located at gable end. • The height of the modest interior is maximized, without exceeding the allowable building height. CRAFTSMANSHIP • The concrete slab was precisely formed and finished for ease of shed assembly before the factory-built components were delivered to site. • Precision planning meant the pre-framed door fit exactly between raised concrete curb.

Three sheds; He Shed (lawn mowers, etc.), She Shed (gardening, small tools), and Wee Shed (shelter, bench & firepit). These sheds named by the owners form a strong backdrop to their midcentury modern home.

eden garden rooms

Japanese-themed potting shed. Timber-framed with reclaimed douglas fir beams and finished with cedar, this whimsical potting shed features a farm sink, hardwood counter tops, a built-in potting soil bin, live-edge shelving, fairy lighting, and plenty of space in the back to store all your garden tools.

Todd Pullen