What’s a good summer house size for an average UK garden?

When you are choosing the right size summer house in Newcastle, you want it to look right in the garden. If the summer house is too small, it can feel restrictive for your use. If the summer house is too big, it can dominate the garden.

For most average-sized UK gardens, the best size is somewhere between 8×8 and 10×8. This is the size range where you have enough interior space to use the summer house comfortably without making the rest of the garden feel squeezed.

The best size for your summer house will depend on what you want to use it for.

If you want a place to relax, you may not need a summer house with a large footprint at all. A smaller summer house can still be cosy and practical when it is well designed. If you only plan to use it from time to time, a smaller building may be enough for your needs.

A summer house that is going to be used for entertaining guests or for hobbies needs more open space inside. In that situation, a 10×8 summer house, or even something bigger, may be a better choice. Having that extra room gives you more freedom when it comes to arranging furniture, double glazed windows and deciding how to use the space.

The shape of the summer house is also an important consideration.

In some gardens, a corner summer house is the best option because it makes good use of an unused corner. In other gardens, a rectangular summer house is a better choice because the shape and layout make it easier to arrange furniture inside.

That is one reason why bespoke designs are so appealing to many people. The best summer house is the one that complements the space you already have and the way you want to use it.

Try not to choose a summer house that takes up too much of the garden.

One common mistake people make is choosing the biggest building that can physically fit in the available space. A summer house should never feel as though it has been forced tightly into position with no room around it. You still need to leave enough space around the building for access, maintenance, planting, paths, patios or simply keeping some open garden space. 

You should also consider how the summer house will look from your home. Something can fit on a plan and still look too dominant once it is actually built. 

Planning to add a summer house to your garden in Newcastle?

If you want to build a bespoke summer house in your garden, we can help. At Woodcraft UK, we build high quality summer houses that complement your garden and the way you want to use them. We offer a range of summer house styles, including studio styles and corner-led designs, and we can provide delivery and installation across the North East.

Call 01429 866559 to discuss your requirements or contact us online to ask for a quote or arrange a site survey.