Small Gallery of Customer Summer Houses We’ve Built
Explore our gallery of summer houses supplied and installed for customers across the UK. From peaceful garden retreats and hobby rooms to stylish spaces for relaxing and entertaining, discover how the right summer house can transform your garden.
Customers Summerhouses Supplied
Create a welcoming space in your garden with the Platinum Fleet Apex Summerhouse. Its 10ft x 10ft footprint gives you room to relax, entertain or enjoy a quiet retreat, while the classic apex roof adds a distinctive finish. Supplied to one of our customers, this summerhouse shows how a dedicated garden space can make the outdoors feel like an extension of home.
One of our customer's recently installed Platinum Kingsclere 16 foot x 8 foot summer house that our painter has just completed painting in Demidekk Cleantech "Sandsten" with the paint purchased from ourselves also.
A lovely photo to receive of our customer's building in their sunny garden in Woking! This is one of our Platinum Bursledon corner summer houses 8ft x 8ft and with some really good upgrades; roof and floor insulation and walls lined with 12mm vertical T&G, EPDM rubber roof, double glazed PVCu windows and door frames "White" internally and "Agate Grey" externally and painted in a Valtti Plus Kesto stain.
One of our Platinum supplier's recently installed Kingsclere 14 foot x 8 foot summer house. The customer upgraded to have the building fully insulated with double glazed PVCu windows and door frames with the building painted in Thorndown Agate Grey with Agate Grey PVCu windows and doors also. The customer also included black felt tiles for their roof and laminate floor in Light Grey Oak.
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14×6 Summerhouse Size, Uses and Garden Fit
Why Choose a 14×6 Summerhouse?
A 14×6 summerhouse has a nominal footprint of around 84 square feet, or approximately 7.8 square metres. What makes this size interesting is not simply its floor area but its proportions. Fourteen feet gives you a long usable wall, while the six-foot depth lets the building fit into gardens where an eight– or ten-foot-deep summerhouse might project too far onto the lawn.
I recommend marking the complete 14ft x 6ft footprint on the ground before ordering. Stand inside it, think about where your furniture will go and consider which direction the doors and windows should face. Remember that 14×6 is a nominal description, so always check the precise manufacturer’s dimensions and required base size for the model you choose.
What Can You Use a 14ft x 6ft Summer House For?
A 14ft x 6ft summer house can work particularly well when you want to create different areas along the length of the building. You might have comfortable seating at one end and a desk, hobby table or storage at the other. It can make a relaxing garden retreat, craft room, art space, reading room or practical garden office.
The dimension I would plan most carefully is the six-foot depth. You have plenty of length, but unnecessarily deep sofas, cupboards or desks can restrict the walkway through the building. Measure any important furniture before ordering and use those measurements when deciding on the final door and window arrangement.
Why a 6 x 14 Summerhouse Can Suit a Long or Narrow Garden
A 6 x 14 summerhouse normally describes the same nominal footprint as a 14 x 6 summerhouse, with the measurements stated in the opposite order. Its long, relatively shallow proportions can be useful where you want the building to run alongside a fence or boundary rather than extend deeply into the garden.
Always check how the manufacturer defines width and depth because terminology is not completely universal. Use the individual product drawing rather than the category name when planning where the building will sit, where its entrance will be, and how much access it needs around it.
Available and Insulated 14×6 Summerhouses
Which 14×6 Summer Houses Are Available?
The buildings currently shown in this 14×6 category are from our Platinum range. The selection includes the Fleet Apex, Odiham Pent, Kingclere Apex, Twyford Pent, Winchester Apex, Winchester Pent, and Winchester Transverse, giving you a choice of apex, pent, and transverse layouts, along with different insulation specifications.
It is useful to compare several buildings at the same nominal size because dimensions alone do not tell you what you are buying. Two 14ft x 6ft summer houses can occupy about the same space in your garden but differ considerably in construction, insulation, doors, windows, and overall specification.
Fully Insulated or Insulation-Option 14×6 Summerhouse?
The current Platinum selection includes fully insulated buildings as well as models where full insulation is available as an option. The Fleet Apex and Odiham Pent are fully insulated, while other Platinum models can be specified with full insulation.
The right choice depends on how you will actually use the building. If it will mainly be somewhere pleasant to relax during warmer weather, paying for a higher insulation specification may not always be necessary. If you expect to work, paint, craft or spend several hours inside during colder periods, insulation becomes considerably more valuable.
Does Insulation Make a Summerhouse Warm in Winter?
Insulation helps reduce heat transfer through the walls, floor and roof, but it does not create heat by itself. That distinction matters. For comfortable colder-weather use, consider the complete building specification, along with suitable heating, glazing, and ventilation.
I would therefore avoid choosing a summerhouse purely because the word “insulated” appears in its description. Compare what is actually insulated, what materials are used and how the rest of the building is constructed. You can also compare our broader selection of insulated summer houses.
14×6 Summerhouse Offices, Hobbies and Crafts
Can a 14ft by 6ft Summer House Be Used as a Garden Office?
Yes. A 14ft by 6ft summer house can make a very practical garden office because the long wall provides plenty of room for a desk, shelving and storage. Depending on the door and window positions, you can also create a second working area or place occasional seating at the opposite end.
The six-foot depth does need sensible planning. A very deep desk or large office chair can reduce the available walkway, so I recommend measuring your intended furniture first. For regular year-round working, also consider insulation, heating, glazing, ventilation, electricity, lighting and internet connectivity.
A 14×6 Summerhouse for Hobbies and Crafts
The long shape can work extremely well for hobbies because you have substantial linear wall space for workbenches, tables, cupboards or shelving. Artists may prioritise natural light, while model makers, crafters and collectors may prefer more uninterrupted wall space for storage.
This is where door and window positions become particularly important. More glazing isn’t automatically better if it takes away the wall space you need. Decide what you want to do inside first and then choose a layout that supports that use.
Design, Construction, Bespoke Options and Storage
Apex, Pent or Transverse 14×6 Summerhouse?
The 14×6 Platinum buildings currently available give you several roof and layout choices. Apex buildings offer the familiar traditional garden-building look, while pent roofs create a cleaner single-slope profile that suits contemporary gardens. A transverse design changes the relationship between the frontage and roof and may work better in certain locations.
I would not choose the roof style on appearance alone. Consider where the building will stand, which direction you want to face while sitting inside and how the entrance and glazing affect the wall space available for furniture.
Why I Look Beyond the Photograph
After working with timber garden buildings since 1979, I know that photographs can make two buildings look far more similar than they really are. An attractive picture tells you about the design, but it doesn’t tell you everything about the timber, framing, floor, roof, doors, glazing, or joinery.
I always encourage customers to compare the complete construction. Cladding needs suitable framing behind it, doors rely on proper joinery and a substantial floor needs suitable support. One impressive headline measurement should never replace a full review of the specification.
Why Redwood, Framing, Floors and Glazing Matter
Good timber is important, but timber species or cladding thickness is only part of the story. I want to know what framing supports the walls, how substantial the floor and roof are, how the doors are made, and what glazing is used.
Toughened glass is particularly appropriate in a summerhouse because the doors and windows tend to contain larger glazed areas than a typical garden shed. These practical construction details may not be as exciting as choosing paint colours, but they make a much better starting point when comparing value.
Can a 14 x 6 Summerhouse Be Made Bespoke?
Bespoke changes are available on selected buildings and can include alterations to dimensions, doors, windows, building height and layout. This flexibility can be especially useful with a long 14 x 6 summerhouse because the location of doors and windows determines how much continuous wall space remains for furniture.
If you already know that you want a desk at one end, a sofa at the other and shelving along a particular wall, tell us before ordering. Changing the position of a window or door can sometimes improve the usefulness of the finished building more than adding another accessory.
Can a 14ft x 6ft Summer House Include Storage?
Summerhouse and shed combination designs are available where you want one garden structure to provide both leisure space and practical storage. A long building lends itself particularly well to this arrangement because you can divide the internal space along its length.
Think carefully about how much room you want to devote to each purpose. If storage is important, explore our summer houses with shed storage and compare alternative overall dimensions if 14ft x 6ft doesn’t provide the balance you need.
Bases, Professional Fitting and Display Sites
A Good 14×6 Summerhouse Needs a Good Base
One piece of advice I have repeated throughout my working life is that even the best garden building needs a proper base. Your summerhouse should stand on a firm, flat, level foundation suitable for its construction. An unsuitable or uneven base can affect the way the building sits and how its doors and windows operate.
Do not prepare a foundation simply from the words “14ft x 6ft”. First, obtain the exact manufacturer-required base dimensions for your chosen model. Our summer house base guide explains the main foundation options and what to consider before installation.
Professional Fitting Included
Professional assembly is included with the applicable Platinum 14×6 summerhouses currently shown, subject to the individual building, delivery area, suitable garden access and the required prepared base. I consider professional assembly a valuable part of buying a substantial timber garden building because the installation team is familiar with the product and the correct erection sequence.
You still need to ensure that the required foundation and access are ready. If you have narrow passageways, steps, high walls, or uncertainty about the base, please contact us before ordering so we can discuss the practical details.
See a Summerhouse Before You Buy
The internet makes researching summerhouses far easier than when I started in 1979, but photographs still cannot show you everything. You cannot feel how solid a floor is, operate the doors, examine the framing or properly appreciate the internal proportions without standing inside representative buildings.
That is why I continue to recommend visiting our Surrey garden building display site if practical. We cannot show every model in every size, but representative buildings let you compare materials, construction, layouts, and finishes before deciding on your specification.
Over 45 Years of Summerhouse Experience
My Garden Building Experience Goes Back to 1979
I’m Robin Antill, founder of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings. I left school at 15 and started my first garden building business in 1979, trading as Marina Sheds. I was involved hands-on with manufacturing, selling and supplying timber buildings, and that practical experience still shapes the questions I ask when assessing garden buildings today.
I sold Marina Sheds in 1990, although unfortunately I did not receive all the money that was due to me from the sale. It was a difficult business lesson, but it did not end my involvement with the garden building industry.
From Marina Sheds to Titan Garden Buildings
By 1992 we had broadened what we offered beyond sheds and added summerhouses, garages, garden rooms and log cabins. Marina Sheds no longer properly described the business, so that change in direction resulted in a new name: Titan Garden Buildings.
My son Craig joined me in 1992 after studying carpentry at Guildford College from 1990. His carpentry training added his own practical understanding of timber and woodworking to the experience I had already gained through manufacturing, selling and dealing directly with garden-building customers.
Why We Formed 1st Choice Leisure Buildings
We sold Titan Garden Buildings in 1998. In 2000, Craig and I decided to take a different approach. Rather than manufacture everything ourselves and naturally be limited to our own products, we decided to retail carefully selected quality garden buildings from other manufacturers. That decision led to the formation of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings.
Independence matters because different customers genuinely need different buildings. Someone wanting a pleasant summer retreat should not automatically be sold the same specification as somebody planning a regularly used insulated garden office. Our job is to explain those differences and help you choose the right option.
Craig now runs the day-to-day business, and I am there to support him and the team whenever required. You can read more about our history and experience on our About 1st Choice Leisure Buildings page.
What More Than 45 Years Has Taught Me About Summerhouses
The biggest lesson is that size alone does not define a building. Two 14ft x 6ft summer houses can occupy almost the same space in your garden but have quite different timber, framing, floors, roofs, doors, glazing, insulation, and overall construction.
I therefore recommend deciding how you genuinely intend to use the building before comparing prices. Buy enough specification for your needs, but don’t assume the most expensive option is automatically right. A good buying decision matches the construction, layout and specification to the way you will actually use your summerhouse.
Frequently Asked Questions About 14×6 Summerhouses
How big is a 14×6 summerhouse?
A nominal 14×6 summerhouse provides around 84 square feet of floor footprint, equivalent to approximately 7.8 square metres. Exact internal, external, and required base dimensions vary by model, so always check the manufacturer’s detailed measurements before preparing your site.
Is a 14ft x 6ft summer house a good size?
It can be an excellent size if you want plenty of usable wall length without a garden building projecting too deeply onto the lawn. Its fourteen-foot length works particularly well for seating, desks, hobby equipment and shelving, while the six-foot depth makes careful furniture planning worthwhile.
Is a 6 x 14 summerhouse the same as a 14 x 6 summerhouse?
Usually these terms describe the same nominal 84-square-foot footprint with the measurements written in the opposite order. Always check the individual building plans because manufacturers may describe frontage and depth differently.
What can I fit inside a 14ft by 6ft summer house?
The exact arrangement depends on the model, doors, windows and your furniture, but the long interior can accommodate seating, desks, shelving, storage or hobby equipment. You can also divide it informally into zones, such as relaxation at one end and work or hobbies at the other.
Can I get an insulated 14×6 summerhouse?
Yes. Current Platinum choices include fully insulated buildings, as well as models that offer full insulation as an option. If insulation matters to you, compare the full wall, floor, roof, and glazing specification rather than relying on the word “insulated” alone.
Can I use a 14×6 summerhouse throughout the year?
That depends on its construction and how you equip it. A suitably insulated building, combined with appropriate heating, glazing, and ventilation, can be more comfortable during colder periods than a conventional seasonal summerhouse. Choose the exact specification based on how often and when you intend to use it.
Can I use a 14×6 summerhouse as a home office?
Yes. The fourteen-foot length gives you useful room for a substantial desk, storage, shelving, and potentially more than one working area. Because the building is only around six feet deep, measure desks and chairs carefully to keep a practical walkway.
Can a 14×6 summerhouse be made bespoke?
Selected buildings offer bespoke options which may include changes to dimensions, doors, windows, height and layout. If a standard design is almost suitable but the position of a door or window interferes with your furniture plans, ask what can be altered before ordering.
Can a 14ft x 6ft summer house include storage?
Combination summerhouse and storage designs are available. If you want leisure or office space alongside room for tools, bicycles, or garden equipment, please tell us how much space you need for each use, and we can help you consider suitable options.
Does a 14×6 summerhouse need a base?
Yes. A suitable firm, flat and level foundation is essential. Don’t assume the required foundation must measure exactly fourteen feet by six feet; check the precise base dimensions specified for your building before starting any foundation work.
Do I need planning permission for a 14×6 summerhouse?
Many domestic summerhouses can fall within permitted development rights, but this depends on factors including the property, building height, position, proximity to boundaries, overall garden coverage and intended use. The 14×6 footprint alone does not determine whether permission is required. Read our summerhouse planning permission guide and check with your local planning authority where appropriate.
Is fitting included with these 14×6 summer houses?
Professional assembly is included with the applicable Platinum buildings currently shown, subject to the individual product, delivery area, suitable access and the correct prepared base. Always check the product information for the precise installation terms applying to your chosen model.
Advice Before Buying a 14×6 Summerhouse
My Advice Before Buying Your 14×6 Summerhouse
After working with timber garden buildings since 1979, my advice is straightforward: decide how you want to use the building, mark out the 14ft x 6ft footprint in your garden, measure your furniture, compare the actual construction, and make sure the correct foundation is ready. The long, relatively shallow shape can be extremely useful, but it rewards good planning.
Craig, the team and I are here to explain the differences rather than automatically steer you towards the most expensive option. Please tell us what you want from your summerhouse, and we can help you compare the available Platinum models, insulation choices, bespoke options, storage, bases and professional fitting.
Robin Antill
Founder, 1st Choice Leisure Buildings
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