The best types of garden buildings for a small garden are usually compact and multi-purpose. Read more to learn about which garden building is right for you.
When space in your garden is at a premium, it can feel like it isn’t possible to introduce a garden building, but this isn’t the case.
Many garden buildings are designed to blend seamlessly with your garden without taking over. In fact, the right building can actually add to the appearance of space by creating depth and structure. Alternatively, you can choose to make your garden building the focal point of your garden, adding character without subtracting from its overall beauty.
Pergolas
Pergolas can make an excellent addition to a small garden as they allow you to grow your garden vertically with more ease. Pergolas with lattice panels can allow you to interweave more plants, and posts give structure to help plants grow. You can also hang plants and lights from the rafters.
Consider a lean-to pergola to truly maximise on space, as you can subtract two posts from the space the pergola would need. With no roof, it grants an open-air feel to your garden while adding structural interest.
It can quietly augment your garden in the aforementioned ways, or alternatively, it makes the perfect framing for a focal point in your garden, from alfresco dining areas and outdoor lounging spaces to water features and hot tub zones.
If that still seems like too much, think about getting a pergola with seating. Not only is it multi-purpose, but they also allow you to enjoy the benefits of a pergola from a more compact garden building.
Sheds
Organising your garden is a fantastic way to make it feel bigger. Clutter makes small spaces feel smaller than they are; a shed helps solve this. You can fully integrate your shed into your garden with a wooden shed for a natural aesthetic, which complements your space instead of looking like an eyesore.
Many sheds can be used for a specific purpose, so you can choose the direction you want your garden to take:
- Potting Shed: The ideal combination of gardening and storage, so you can keep your garden tidy without having to sacrifice the room for your plants.
- Tool Shed: Tall and narrow, these offer compact storage specifically for your garden bits and bobs.
- Bike Shed: As the name suggests, the primary use for this shed is bike storage, which means this shed is shorter and wider than a common shed.
- Garden Shed: The original all-rounder, perfect for the storage of belongings from both the garden and your home to de-clutter your living spaces.
Log Cabins
Expand the year-round possibilities of your outdoor space with a log cabin. While often associated with larger plots, log cabins can actually be excellent for unlocking a small garden’s potential. You might be surprised to find that many cabins have a smaller footprint than a standard large shed, with clever designs specifically crafted to slot neatly into corners. This utilises underused space without dominating your lawn or blocking valuable sunlight.
Space is a premium asset, so functionality is key. Why choose between storage and leisure? We have designed log cabin ranges that combine multiple garden buildings into one cohesive structure. Options include cabins with compact attached side stores for your tools, or integrated gazebos perfect for a sheltered hot tub or barbecue area. Whether you need a home office, a cosy winter snug, or a hobby room, a compact log cabin offers a genuine extension of your home life, seamlessly blending practicality with luxury.
Arbours
Arbours are the smallest garden buildings in our range, making them the ideal choice for those with limited space. Add visual interest and a place to relax, without losing a lot of space in your garden.
They can make the most of vertical space; you can either use the structure as a support for your plants or leave it as it is, which offers a beautiful architectural element to your garden.
There are two ways in which you can position your arbour to get the most out of your garden:
- Create distinct regions within your garden, which can make your garden seem more, as it draws attention to different sections of your garden. This zoning method can trick the eye into thinking the space is larger than it is.
- Position in a corner to make cosy nooks with seating, so you have a position to admire the entirety of your garden.
Don’t let the size of your garden limit the possibilities you can seize. From vertical planting on a pergola to corner-hugging log cabins, there is a solution for every square metre. Explore the garden buildings that could work well in your garden at Dunster House.
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