How to best match a new shed in with the house
A garage or shed that is well-matched in with the style of your houses can help to enhance the overall aesthetic of your property and add value. your home. Here are some essential tips to help you identify the important features to think about and incorporate into the shed design.
Orientation and location on the property. A critical place to start is positioning of the shed where it will be both functional and visually appealing. Its often a benefit to position the shed in such a way that it doesn't obstruct the main view of the house as you drive in and have it away to the side or rear of the property. Think about ground levels and try to have the shed on lower ground if possible. Constructing a flowing driveway entry will help compliment the property and make a nice connection between the house and new shed too.
The roof. Its often possible to get a close match of the roof material between the new shed and existing house. This will greatly help to tie the 2 structures together. Look at cladding type, profile and colours available.
Consider the architectural style of the house. Is it modern, traditional or rustic? This will affect things such as the shape of windows, type of doors and claddings that can be designed to best compliment the overall look, feel and environment.
Match some feature. While its possible to construct a shed to the exact match of the house style, often its more practical to match up just 1 or 2 key features to achieve uniformity. This could be matching the type of sectional or roller doors with what is on the house. A wall cladding type, window style or use of bricks are good features to consider.
Proportions. Height and roof pitch are important considerations. Often a shed will be higher than the house so the knee / stud height needs to be taken into account along with roof pitch and apex height.
Landscaping. This will really help to link the 2 structures together and soften the visual impact on your property.
Eaves, wing walls, roof overhangs, barge boards and style of flashings are all simple features that a good shed designer will look to include where applicable.
In conclusion, a well designed shed will add impact and enhance the overall look for your property. It will also maximise the value of the investment by increasing the re sale value and appeal of your property.
