Summerhouse Suggestions For Small Gardens

*This is a collaborative post on summerhouse suggestions for small gardens

If you have a modest back garden, but find yourself yearning for a summerhouse, don’t worry; there’s no need to give up on your dream. 

In fact, there are several innovative space-saving methods for installing a summerhouse in a smaller garden. As a result, you can go ahead and invest in your brand-new indoor/outdoor space while still making the most of your lawn. 

Take advantage of a quiet corner in small gardens

If there is a corner of your garden that you don’t currently use for anything, it could be the perfect place to install a corner summerhouse. These cleverly designed garden buildings fit seamlessly into smaller spaces, providing an elegant and compact solution that will help to maximise your garden fun. 

Different styles of corner summerhouses are available, from contemporary to more traditional, so you can easily find the look that suits your property. You could put a Tropilex hammock outside the summerhouse to relax in the sunshine.

Embrace a hexagonal design

Summerhouses come in a range of shapes and sizes, and providers like Olympic Garden Buildings offer options for every homeowner. One of the best shapes for smaller gardens is the hexagonal summerhouse. 

While large models are available, a smaller hexagonal summerhouse will make an enchanting addition to any garden, providing a cosy vantage point where you can relax with a cup of tea or a tipple and soak up the beauty of the outdoors. 

Go for a shed/summerhouse combo in a small garden

If you have a dusty old shed taking up space in your garden, why don’t you replace it with a convenient shed/summerhouse combination? These clever dual-purpose outbuildings provide a separate space to store all your garden tools and outdoor kids’ toys and another section where you can sit and relax in comfort. 

Different sizes and styles of shed/summerhouse combinations are available, but they all provide a sturdy, weather-resistant solution to your space-saving requirements. 

A miniature log cabin

If you want to emulate the Scandinavians and embrace the rustic tranquillity of a cosy cabin, there’s no reason why you can’t have one just because you have a smaller garden. Small wooden summerhouses and log cabins can be made to your garden’s specifications. 

Once erected in your chosen area, they will infuse your outdoor space with woodsy charm while still leaving plenty of room for your kids to run and play or for holding barbecues with friends and family. 

Plump for period elegance in a small garden

For anyone dreaming of a quiet and sophisticated space where they can savour the sunshine and escape from the stresses and strains of daily life, a traditional summerhouse is a perfect option. 

If you have a small patch of unused ground in your back garden, you can have a compact but elegant period-style summerhouse built that will instantly upgrade your yard – and probably make all your neighbours green with envy.

Consider A Conservatory

If you don’t have a lot of lawn but a patio area outside your lounge, you may wish to convert that paved space into a conservatory or attached garden room connected directly to your house. That way, you can still enjoy some of the perks of a summerhouse, but you won’t have to encroach on your precious garden space – something you probably want to avoid at all costs, particularly if you have turned your yard into a dedicated wildlife haven.