Summer Houses

Garden houses: Perfect for outdoor living

A garden house is a fantastic addition to any outdoor space, offering the ideal place to help you unwind after a hard day at work. Our garden houses are available in a whole host of different styles and sizes. With a wide range of traditional and contemporary summer houses on offer, there’s something for everyone, whether it be for use as a garden cottage, workshop or more of a shed house.

Commonly, they have large windows to allow plenty of light in and are often painted calming colours like blue or light green. This helps create a peaceful atmosphere inside, which is why so many homeowners use summer houses to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.

How can garden houses be used?

Garden houses can be used for a multitude of purposes, not just relaxation rooms.

For instance, they make perfect playrooms. If you’re tired of clearing up toys in your home, a dedicated space in the garden could be a superb solution.

A garden house can make for a fantastic outdoor studio, perfect for meetings, creative work, socialising, games or even a gym. What better place to create art than in the tranquil setting of your own garden?

Adding good lighting and a power supply enables you to make the most of your building. One option is to have a qualified electrician connect it up to the mains supply. Alternatively, you could invest in some solar panels and generate your own electricity.

Solar-based systems are the simplest and safest way to light up your summer house. They’re easy to install and cost effective. Some of our solar units’ battery hubs can even be used to charge mobile devices, laptops, and other small appliances.

Furthermore, some of our designs incorporate separate storage sections. A dedicated storage shed area allows you to stow away your garden tools without disrupting and cluttering your summer house.

Dual purpose summer houses are the future of garden buildings!

What summer house styles and options do you provide?

We have a superb range of wooden summer houses for sale online, with options to suit every budget. If you’re interested in more premium buildings, be sure to choose a tongue and groove building.

Choosing a tongue and groove summer house, whether traditional or shiplap, is a great option as they are built from thick, interlocking timber boards forming panels which are affixed to thick frames. This creates a strong, robust structure which prevents against water penetration and wind.

The key difference between the two is that traditional tongue and groove has a flatter aesthetic while shiplap panels have a channel running horizontally which allows water to run off even more efficiently.

Be sure to check roof and floor specifications too. Premium summer houses will have 12mm thick tongue and groove roof and floor panels. Solid flooring is a must-have if you’re intending on having heavy furniture, office equipment or games tables in your building. Heavy duty roof panels are both weathertight and durable.

Both shiplap and tongue and groove wooden summer houses are high quality and built to last. If you’re interested in a building suitable for usage throughout the whole year, however, a log cabin could be the best option instead.

What are pressure treated summerhouses?

To get the best value garden building, pressure treated summerhouses are the best option. These structures are guaranteed for an impressive 25 years against rot and fungal decay. There is no need for further maintenance either, so you don’t have to spend time and money on annual retreatment.

Can they be used all year round?

For all year round usage, a log cabin is the best option. The word “summer” should not be used too literally though as many of our past customers use summer houses all year round. For more comfortable options in colder months consider buying a double glazed summer house.

Do Shed Store have cheap summer houses available and what do they cost?

As well as more premium buildings, we also supply a wide range of cheap summer houses. Typically, cheaper options are built using dip treated, overlap timber. Prices start at just over £500 for basic 6’ x 4’ styles.

Overlap construction involves affixing vertically overlapping slats of timber to a sturdy frame. This allows rainwater to quickly drain off. Our dip treated products are guaranteed for 10 years against rot and fungal decay, provided they are treated annually with a high-quality wood preservative.

Cheap summer houses are perfect for those purchasing their first outdoor building, or for those with smaller gardens. For the highest quality garden houses, such as our Palmako log cabins, prices can exceed £16,000, but these are much larger buildings with the biggest being 7.8m x 4.8m and include high quality, thick 70mm Nordic spruce interlocking logs, 19mm tongue and groove roof and floor and double glazing throughout.

For anything in between, be sure to view our full range.

What door options are available?

A range of doors are available for sale when you buy a summer house from Shed Store. Our most popular options are double doors, but also available are single door and bifold door models.

What delivery and collection options are available?

We offer free UK delivery on all of our products to the vast majority of mainland postcodes. Some of our summer and garden houses are also available on a pick-a-day service, so you can book on a convenient day when you place your order. Visit our delivery page here.

Don't delay, browse our garden buildings today

Discover the joy of owning a garden building from our diverse collection. If you're browsing for small summer houses, our 7x5 range is ideal, or for spacious large summer houses we have 12x8 buildings. No matter what size you’re looking for, we have you covered.

Our garden houses are more than just a place to store your tools and equipment; they're a sanctuary, a creative studio, a playroom, or even a home gym.

Designed with your needs in mind and ranging from traditional to contemporary styles, we offer a variety of designs to complement your garden aesthetics. Each garden summer house is crafted with precision, ensuring a robust structure that can withstand the elements.

So, don’t delay. Experience the convenience of our garden buildings, designed to provide a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living. Don't let the British weather stop you from enjoying your garden. With our wide range of summer houses, you can enjoy your garden all year round.

Looking for summer houses for sale? Contact UK-wide Shed Store

If you’re searching for “summer houses for sale near me”, or struggling to decide which garden building would be best for your outdoor space, why not contact our friendly team of advisors? We can supply and install your summer house throughout the UK and are here to help.

You can get in touch with our knowledgeable customer service team via phone (0333 003 0518), email (through the form on our contact page) and live chat (available at the bottom left of every page).