Funky, cool and perfectly practical garden outbuildings are fast becoming the go-to way to gain a new office, art studio or even a spare bedroom. If you want something different then you might get an architect involved, otherwise, no planning permission will be necessary as these are simply oversized sheds.

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You may or may not have heard of she sheds, the grown-up Wendy houses that have been garnering internet attention lately. If you weren’t a Peter Pan fan, a Wendy house is a small playhouse built for children inspired by J.M. Barrie’s famous play. She sheds are essentially the same, but for the adult woman who fondly reminisces on the imaginative escapism of her childhood. Or rather, for the adult woman who just needs a break from the chaos and go-go-go of modern life.