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A 7×6 summerhouse gives you useful garden leisure space while remaining compact enough for many smaller gardens. At around 2.1m x 1.8m nominally, 7ft x 6ft summer houses work well for relaxing, reading, hobbies or enjoying a morning coffee. I’m Robin Antill, founder of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings, and I’ve worked with garden buildings since 1979. Our current 7 x 6 summerhouse choices include the Diamond Ashington and Washington Classic, with FREE professional fitting or assembly, toughened glazing, colour finish options and bespoke choices. Compare the buildings below and always check the exact dimensions, door positions and base requirements before ordering.
Size: 7ft x 6ft (approx. 2.1m x 1.8m) · Construction: Quality timber summer houses · Glazing: Toughened glass as standard · Floors: Timber floors included as standard · Styles: Traditional and classic wooden summer house designs · Space: Compact footprint suited to smaller gardens.
Uses: Garden retreat, hobby room, reading room, relaxation space or occasional workspace · Insulation: Insulated options available · Paint finish: Colour paint finishes available · Installation: Free professional assembly included on our Diamond and Platinum ranges · Bases: A firm, level base is required and base options can be arranged · Customisation: Bespoke sizes, window and door positions and other alterations available · See before you buy: Over 60 full-size garden buildings on display at our Surrey show site near Guildford and Woking.
Need advice? Our experienced team can help with 7×6 summer house specifications, bespoke options, insulation, paint finishes, base requirements, installation and planning considerations before you order.
A 7ft x 6ft summer house has a nominal footprint of around 42 square feet, or approximately 3.9 square metres. That gives you a little more room than a 7×5 building while keeping the overall footprint manageable, making this size particularly useful where garden space is limited.
For me, a 7 x 6 summerhouse works particularly well as a compact garden retreat. There should normally be room for two comfortable chairs and a small table, with the possibility of a narrow shelf, hobby equipment, or limited storage, depending on the position of the doors and windows.
A 7ft by 6ft summer house can make an excellent reading room, craft space or somewhere to sit and enjoy the garden. If regular home working is your main purpose, I would normally suggest comparing a larger summer house or one of our garden rooms and offices.
The attraction of a 7×6 summerhouse is the balance between useful internal space and a relatively compact footprint. Seven feet gives you enough length for furniture, while six feet of depth makes the interior feel less restricted than a shallower summerhouse.
That additional depth can make a noticeable difference once chairs and a table are positioned inside. I suggest marking approximately 7ft by 6ft on the ground before ordering, then placing your intended furniture inside the marked area. It is a simple way to judge whether the size will work for you.
The same nominal dimensions are being described, but I would never assume that every 7×6 and 6 x 7 summerhouse has the same orientation. Manufacturers can describe frontage and depth differently, while door and window positions can also affect how the building works internally.
Always check the actual product drawing, external measurements, base dimensions and door and window layout before ordering. This is especially important if the building will sit close to a fence, wall or existing landscaping.
The current 7×6 category is focused on two Diamond summerhouse ranges: the Ashington and Washington Classic. Both are quality timber buildings with toughened glass as standard, FREE professional fitting or assembly, colour finish options and bespoke choices.
Both can also be supplied with Apex or Pent roof options, so compare the actual frontage, glazing arrangement, roof style and available alterations rather than choosing solely from the first photograph you see. On a relatively compact summerhouse, door and window positions can make a surprisingly large difference to how well the interior works.
The Diamond Ashington is available in a broad range of sizes, including 7×6, with Apex and Pent roof choices and options which allow the building to be personalised. Toughened glazing and professional installation are included, while colour finishes and bespoke options are also available.
I would consider the Ashington if you want a straightforward traditional timber summerhouse but would like flexibility over its final appearance and configuration rather than being restricted to one completely fixed design.
The Diamond Washington Classic is another strong option at 7×6 and is also available with either an Apex or Pent roof. It includes toughened glass, FREE professional assembly, colour finish choices and bespoke options.
The best choice between the Washington Classic and Ashington is not necessarily determined by price. I would compare their frontage, glazing, door positions, roof styles and available alterations because those details can matter more than a relatively small price difference on a building you may enjoy for many years.
After working with garden buildings since 1979, I always encourage customers to look beyond the headline price and photograph. Two 7×6 summerhouses can look remarkably similar online while having quite different construction and specifications.
Look carefully at the timber, cladding, framing, floor, roof, doors, windows, glazing and exactly what is included in the price. The quality of a compact summerhouse matters just as much as it does on a much larger garden building.
I also believe strongly in seeing garden buildings before buying whenever practical. You can visit our Surrey garden building display site to inspect representative buildings at full size, compare construction and finishes and talk through your requirements with us.
Both roof styles can work very well, and I would normally choose according to appearance, available headroom and the position of the summerhouse within your garden rather than assuming that one is automatically better.
An Apex roof gives the building a traditional appearance with a central ridge, while a Pent roof creates a simpler single-slope profile which can suit a more contemporary garden. Consider how the roof will look from your house as well as when you are standing beside the summerhouse.
Yes. One advantage of the Diamond range is the ability to make alterations to suitable models. Depending on the building, bespoke choices can include different dimensions, altered window positions, door changes and other modifications.
If a standard 7ft x 6ft summer house is almost right but one detail does not work for your garden, I would ask about the available bespoke options rather than automatically compromising. You can contact us and explain exactly what you need before ordering.
Absolutely. I have been saying for decades that a good garden building needs a good base. Even a compact 7×6 summerhouse needs a firm, flat and level foundation so that the structure is properly supported and the doors operate as intended.
Do not prepare a base using only the nominal description “7×6” or “6×7”. Always check the precise base dimensions required for your chosen model, as nominal measurements, manufacturing dimensions, and roof overhangs can differ.
FREE professional fitting or assembly is included with both current Diamond 7×6 summerhouse ranges shown on this page, subject to the applicable delivery area, access and base requirements. For many customers, this forms an important part of the overall value because you are not left with the task of putting a sizeable timber building together yourself.
You will need to provide suitable access and ensure that the correct level base is ready before delivery. Always check the individual product information and fitting requirements before placing your order.
I’m Robin Antill, founder of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings, and I believe customers should know who is behind the advice they are reading. My experience with garden buildings began in 1979 and comes from manufacturing, selling, delivering, and supplying timber buildings, rather than simply selling products from a website.
I left school at 15 and in 1979 started my own business trading as Marina Sheds. In those early years I made buildings, sold them, delivered them and dealt directly with customers. That practical experience taught me where strength matters, why good floors and framing are important and where shortcuts in construction are likely to show themselves later.
I sold Marina Sheds in 1990. Unfortunately, I did not receive all of the money I was due from the sale. It was a difficult business lesson, but it did not end my involvement with garden buildings.
By 1992 we had expanded beyond traditional sheds and added summerhouses, garages, garden rooms and log cabins. Because of that broader direction, the business changed its name to Titan Garden Buildings.
My son Craig joined me in 1992 after studying carpentry at Guildford College from 1990. His carpentry training brought additional practical woodworking knowledge and an understanding of timber construction into the business, complementing my own background in manufacturing, selling and supplying garden buildings.
We sold Titan Garden Buildings in 1998. In 2000, Craig and I decided that rather than manufacturing everything ourselves or being restricted to one manufacturer’s range, we would use our experience to select and retail quality garden buildings from established manufacturers. That decision led to the formation of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings.
Our manufacturing background still influences how we assess garden buildings today. We know to look at framing, timber, floors, roofs, doors, glazing and overall construction rather than judging a product purely from an attractive photograph or headline price.
Today Craig runs the day-to-day business, and I remain involved to support him and the team whenever required. You can read more about Craig, me and the history behind the company on our About 1st Choice Leisure Buildings page.
One thing I have learned is that a smaller summerhouse needs careful planning just as much as a larger one. When space is limited, every door, window and piece of furniture matters.
Decide what you want to put inside before ordering. Mark out approximately 7ft by 6ft on the ground and place chairs, a table or other intended furniture inside that space. It gives you a far better idea of how the finished building will work than looking at dimensions on a screen.
I would also think carefully about the outlook. Positioning the windows and doors towards the part of the garden you most enjoy can turn a relatively modest 7 x 6 summerhouse into somewhere you genuinely look forward to using.
Most importantly, buy the specification you need rather than features you are unlikely to use. A well-made, correctly positioned summerhouse which suits your intended use will normally give you more satisfaction than simply buying the largest or most expensive building you can accommodate.
A 7ft x 6ft summer house has a nominal footprint of around 42 square feet, approximately 3.9 square metres or roughly 2.1m x 1.8m. Always use the exact dimensions shown for your chosen model when preparing the base or planning furniture.
The same nominal dimensions are being described, but frontage and depth can be presented differently depending on the manufacturer or building design. Always check the actual drawing, door position, window arrangement and base dimensions before ordering.
A typical 7×6 summerhouse can accommodate two comfortable chairs and a small table, with some room remaining for hobby equipment, shelving or limited storage. Its six-foot depth can make it noticeably easier to furnish than a shallower 7×5 summerhouse.
Yes. A 7ft by 6ft summer house provides useful leisure space without requiring a particularly large footprint, making it a sensible option for many smaller and medium-sized gardens. Always allow suitable clearance around the building for fitting, access and future maintenance.
Colour finish options are available on the current Diamond summerhouses, although the precise choices depend on the individual model. If an exact shade is important, I recommend checking an actual colour sample rather than relying entirely on photographs or a computer screen.
FREE professional fitting or assembly is included with both Diamond summerhouses currently shown in this category, subject to the individual product, delivery area, access and base requirements. Always check the chosen product page for the precise terms before ordering.
Many smaller garden buildings can be installed under permitted development rights, but this depends on factors including the property, position, height and proximity to boundaries. Listed properties, designated land and other circumstances may have additional restrictions, so check the requirements applying to your property with the relevant local planning authority when necessary.
A 7ft by 6ft summer house is compact enough for many gardens while still providing useful space in which to sit, relax or enjoy a hobby. Before buying, think about the furniture you want inside, the position of the doors and windows, the outlook from the building and the specification you genuinely require.
After working with garden buildings since 1979, my advice remains to look beyond photographs and headline prices. Check the timber, floor, roof, framing, glazing, and complete specification, and choose the building that best suits how you actually intend to use it.
If possible, visit our Surrey display site to compare representative garden buildings in person. If you cannot visit, contact us and tell us what you need. Craig, the team and I would much rather help you choose the right building and specification before you buy.
Robin Antill
Founder, 1st Choice Leisure Buildings
