Garden Shelter Ideas

Patio Awnings

Opt for a patio awning if you’re after a simple, maintenance-free outdoor roofing solution.

These specially-designed garden canopies come in several shapes and sizes, allowing them to protect a variety of outdoor spaces – from balcony gardens to larger patios. You can also set your patio awning to your desired height with flexible positioning.

Arbours

Create a charming garden hideaway with an arbour. Perfect for supporting climbing plants, this wooden garden shelter fits perfectly into any outside space. Find the perfect colour for your garden or get creative with our selection of exterior paint – you could even match your arbour to your fence.

For more tips and tricks on ways to customise your garden shelter, see our simple how-to guide for how to paint wooden garden furniture. To ensure your arbour stays in good condition all year round, explore our woodcare options.

Arbours also make for great garden storage solutions, with an integrated storage box so you can tidy away any unsightly garden bits and pieces.

Don’t forget to add an outdoor rug for extra design interest – it’s a great way to create a homely feel in your outdoor living space.

Parasols

If you’re looking for small garden shelter ideas, parasols are a great alternative and relatively inexpensive.

Offering a shady retreat, parasols are perfect for sheltering dining areas and peaceful reading zones alike – and come in a variety of colours and sizes to suit any style of garden.

Although water resistant, parasols are not completely waterproof and are not built for windy locations – so keep this in mind.

Pergolas

For more outdoor shelter ideas, why not try a pergola? With the appropriate roofing materials, this garden shelter option can transform existing seating or dining areas into the ultimate outdoor entertaining area.

Creating an attractive focal point, pergolas can add structure to your garden and are totally customisable. From lighting and outdoor paint to climbing plants, personalise your outdoor shelter in any way you like.

You can even use decorative stones, gravel or chips to add distinction to your sheltered area and introduce zoning to your garden.

Garden Buildings

Garden buildings provide homely and spacious shelter all year round; offering a versatile space that can be used as a quirky art studio, home gym or a cosy sanctuary after a long day.

From summerhouses to garden offices and pool house log cabins, take your garden to the next level with our wide range of traditional and contemporary style garden buildings.

Outdoor Lighting

Finally, introduce outdoor lighting to create a warming ambience throughout the evening.

String lights can be hung or wrapped around a garden canopy or pergola to embellish and add a little magic. Alternatively, scatter smaller outdoor lights, such as lanterns, around your garden shelter – the more the merrier. For a patio awning, consider adding outdoor wall lights.

Ideal for garden shelters located further away from the home, solar lights are an eco-friendly option that do not require mains wiring – illuminating automatically at dusk.

And there we have it – our favourite garden shelter ideas! Don’t forget to share your garden shelters @Homebase_UK and explore our Ideas & Advice Hub for more ways to transform your outdoor space.