Garden Workshop Solutions for Small Spaces

A garden workshop is a versatile addition to any garden, suitable for a wide range of uses. But what if you have a small garden? Modern garden workshops come in a variety of configurations, to maximise available space while giving you a sanctuary that offers work life balance. Garden workshops are customisable, so you can choose exactly the features that suit you best and meet your needs. Whether you plan to do woodworking, crafting, or working from home, your garden workshop can be the space that allows you to do the things you need to do. You will be able to choose the size, door position, roof orientation, natural light, and insulation that meet your requirements, so that your workshop is tailored to you. What’s more, a garden workshop adds value to your home by providing additional usable space. It’s a win all the way around, the perfect blend of convenience, practicality, and return on investment. 

Enjoying the Modern Garden Office Workshop

In the post-pandemic world, more people than ever are working remotely. Finding office space is sometimes difficult, especially when space is at a premium inside a house. A garden shed, however, can give you the office space you need. Much like a tiny house, the modern garden office workshop can be efficiently configured to provide a space that fits in your garden without losing functionality. Having a dedicated space to work can increase productivity, allowing you to focus on the task at hand, undistracted by whatever is happening in the house. It can also allow you to leave work behind when you leave your workshop, facilitating a better work life balance. 

Compact Garden Workshop Designs

Garden workshops come in an array of options, from traditional to innovative, each created to suit different preferences and meet the needs of homeowners looking for functional and stylish out building options. Some are sleek, modern, and minimalistic, while others have a cosy traditional feel. These small buildings can be prefabricated, if you simply need an efficient but generic building, or they can be fully customisable, for those with very specific needs. They can have gabled roofs, flat roofs, or rustic barn roofs, depending on what best complements the aesthetic of your home. They can be customised to have built in shelving, workbenches, windows, and loft storage. By putting some thought into the design, you can maximise the space you have available and come up with something perfect for the usage you have in mind. So, how do you choose the perfect workshop for your garden? 

• Determine your reasons for wanting the workshop. Will you be using it as a metal working shop, a carpentry shop, a sewing cottage, or a home office? Each of these purposes require different configurations in terms of storage, equipment, and other specifications. Once you have clarified your “why”, you can get to work on deciding what accommodations your workshop needs to have. If you will be storing equipment or supplies, it is best to have a secure building, with lockable doors and windows, for example. If you are going to be working on a computer, you will have different storage needs than someone who will be crafting or making clothes. If you are starting a business and will have orders to fill, you will likely need to utilise as much vertical storage as possible, to accommodate your inventory.
• Carefully measure your space. Accurately measuring your available garden space is crucial to this project. Outline the dimensions on graph paper, taking note of existing structures that could interfere with the placement of your workshop. Think about how much area you will need, factoring door clearance, roof overhangs, and the overall footprint of your workshop. Make sure your workshop will have adequate space without overcrowding your garden.
• Decide on a budget. As you contemplate your budget, factor in all the different costs associated with building a workshop. Designs vary significantly in cost, depending on their level of customisation, and the materials used in the building can have a major impact on the final price of the project. Think about finishes, like paint and staining, and determine where you want to allocate funds, and what you can scale back, to fit into your budgetary constraints.
• Consider the materials. Your workshop can be made of wood, metal composite, vinyl- there are a host of options. It is smart to choose durable options, so that your workshop will stand up to the weather and be easy to maintain. The materials you choose should also be in line with your aesthetic preferences, of course, so that you will be pleased with your workshop for years to come Consider ventilation, as well, to prevent the growth of mould and mildew. Take care to construct your workshop out of materials that are compatible with your local climate, to ensure longevity. 

Other Small Garden Workshop Ideas

How will you use your small garden workshop? We have mentioned a few possibilities, but in fact the options are nearly endless. A garden workshop can be a place to relax, to exercise, or to engage in your favourite hobbies, in your own space. It can be a pottery studio, a place for your model trains, or just about anything else you want it to be. 

From Workshops to Landscaping, North Hill Gardens has Design Solutions for You

If you want help designing your perfect garden workshop, our expert designers are here for you. In fact, whenever you need help with your garden, whether you want to completely transform it or you just need seasonal help with maintenance, trust North Hill Gardens to bring out its full potential. Our mission is to create beautiful, sustainable, and functional gardens, and we believe that every garden can be an exquisite, tranquil sanctuary that brings joy and inspiration to the world. Our team of enthusiastic, skilled garden designers, landscapers, and horticulture experts has been serving communities in the UK for many years. We work closely with our clients and strive to tailor each project to match their unique vision, in a way that is both creative and practical. Whatever you envision, our goal is to use our wealth of knowledge and passion for gardening to help bring it to life in your garden. Whether you are seeking landscaping, garden design, or maintenance, contact us to find out how our experienced team can help.