Wooden Summerhouses for Gardens of All Sizes

A wooden summerhouse can add useful space to the garden without changing the layout of your home. Smaller models are ideal for creating a seating area, reading space or somewhere to enjoy the garden while remaining sheltered.

The size of your summerhouse will depend on how you plan to use it, but generally, larger summerhouses will allow for sufficient space for any kind of furniture and for you to carry out hobbies or other activities. Our summerhouses are available in a range of different sizes. These include 6x4, 7x5, 8x6, 8x8, 10x6 and 10x8. We also have a range of larger sizes available, which will provide you with plenty of space.

Pent Summerhouses

Timber Shed’s pent summerhouses are ideal for gardens with high fences and or surrounding garden boundaries. There is plenty of room for a spacious interior and many come with large glazed doors and windows to create a bright look and feel. We have a variety of pent summerhouses available, with different door and window positions.

Large glazed areas help bring natural light into the summerhouse and create a bright interior that can be used for relaxing, hobbies or occasional home working. The simple roofline also makes pent designs a popular choice for customers looking for a modern wooden garden building without the traditional appearance of a pitched roof.

Apex Summerhouses

The apex summerhouse is a very traditional garden building design. This summerhouse has a pitched roof which rises to the centre of the building. Apex design summerhouses give a very high central ceiling which makes the summerhouse feel very spacious inside, they are ideal designs for garden offices, hobby rooms, and garden studios.

The higher central roof line can also make the interior feel more spacious, particularly in smaller buildings. Apex summerhouses are well suited to seating areas, hobby rooms and garden retreats where appearance is just as important as practicality.

For customers deciding between apex and pent summerhouses, the choice will often come down to personal preference and the surrounding garden. An apex roof provides a more traditional look, while a pent design offers a simpler and more contemporary finish. Both styles can provide a versatile outdoor room when matched with the right size and layout.

Summerhouses for Garden Offices, Hobbies and Relaxing

Modern summerhouses can be used for far more than occasional garden seating. Many customers use them as garden offices, hobby rooms, creative spaces or somewhere to spend time away from the main house.

A summerhouse used as a garden office can provide a dedicated area for working from home while maintaining separation between work and everyday living space. For hobbies, the building can be furnished with desks, worktops, shelving or storage depending on the activity.

Others may prefer to create a more traditional garden retreat with comfortable seating, tables and decorative finishes. Large doors and windows allow plenty of daylight into the building, helping the interior feel connected to the surrounding garden.

The inside can also be personalised after installation with lighting, electrical supplies, furniture and additional finishes where appropriate. If the summerhouse is intended for frequent use during colder months, additional insulation may also be worth considering.

Choosing the Right Wooden Summerhouse

When taking the measurements for your summerhouse it's important to take into account the door clearance, access for maintenance, garden boundaries (i.e. fences) and the orientation of the summerhouse. We recommend facing your summerhouse to either the north or west, this will prevent it from getting too hot during the summer season.

The orientation of your summerhouse can maximise the amount of natural light that enters. This could be relevant if you plan to use your summerhouse as a home office or seating area. Consider the interior layout of your summerhouse in relation to the door and window positions and how you will use the space to position furniture and any storage within the building.

At Timber Sheds, our collection includes small wooden summerhouses, pent summerhouses, apex designs and larger garden buildings for customers who need more space. Explore our range of summerhouses to compare sizes, roof styles and layouts and find the right wooden summerhouse for your outdoor space.