10x8ft Summer Houses
So, you’re looking for a 10x8 foot summerhouse. This size equates to about 3.04x2.43 metres and provides ample space to stretch your legs, breathe out and relax. These models should have enough room to keep at least one three-seater sofa, an armchair, and additional furniture.
Here are all our summer houses which are available in 10 x 8 feet.
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Types of Summerhouse
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Same floor area, turned to suit your space. An 8x10 has its doors on the 8ft side — a narrower frontage and a deeper run back, good for a slim spot or a front-to-back layout. A 10x8 puts the doors on the wider 10ft side for a broad, panoramic view across the garden.
At ~80 sq ft with a deeper 10ft footprint, an 8x10 gives room for a proper seating area — a sofa and a couple of chairs — with space at the back for a drinks or coffee corner, a bookshelf or extra storage. The depth suits a relaxed lounge layout facing the doors and the garden.
A standard summerhouse is at its best in the warmer months — it's a reliable structure year-round (with some maintenance requirements), but the single glazing and un-insulated walls won't hold heat well in winter. For genuine year-round use, choose one of our insulated summerhouses; we don't recommend adding your own insulation, as it voids the guarantee.
When selecting your summer house, you should choose one that is not only the right size but which suits your intended use. While they can make excellent outdoor lounging, perhaps you are looking for a garden house which could be used as a garden office or an entertainment room.
If you’re looking for something which will be comfortable all year round, you might want to look at a fully insulated garden room.
While these models are all available in the 10x8 size, that doesn't mean they're the same style. Whether you're looking for something modern with a pent roof or a more traditional apex building, we've got a ton of options. For more help finding a size that fits, our summerhouse buying guide can give you the advice you need.
What Size Garden Is a 10x8 Summerhouse Right For?
There are a few factors in play when choosing the right-sized summerhouse for your garden space. Picking a model that’s sized right depends ultimately on how much space you want it to take up. But there can be situations where a building is just too big.
If the 10’ x 8’ summerhouse will take up more than 30% of your space, we would advise choosing a smaller model. Taking up that much room can make your garden feel considerably smaller - to the point it’ll feel too small or too busy. Under planning permission regulations, they’re not allowed to take up more than 50% of the space (and that includes any previous extensions your home might have had).
We recommend at least two feet of clearance on either side to prevent damage from nearby or adjoining structures. This means the ideal garden for this size is anything bigger than 30x10 feet (or 9 by 3 metres).
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Delivery across the UK is quick and, to most postcodes in England and Wales, is also free. Find out more on our delivery page.
If you’d like more assistance, our help page contains answers to loads of questions. Alternatively, contact our customer service team using our easy contact form or by giving us a call on 01909 768840.