How many times have you passed by those garden and tool sheds that always sit in the parking lot of your local hardware store? Me, maybe a thousand. On occasion I’ve thought that these sheds would make a fun a playhouse for kids or a unique man cave, but it wasn’t until I saw the transformation of Kristen’s gardem shed and her outdoor space that I began to think about garden sheds in a new way.
When you boil it down, a garden shed is alot like a miniature house just without any interior structure. Many times you can find these garden sheds crafted of unique wood, metal and some even have shingles which give it a cape cod feel. And because garden shed structures are simple in design they are easy to add-on to or enhance with paint.
The addition of a pergola turns this small garden shed into a custom backyard cottage perfect for an office or just relaxing.
Replacing a lift up garage-style door with french doors gives this shed the feel of a home. When the double doors are open the shed becomes part of the yard and when closed it serves as a quaint retreat.
I love the extended porch and cut-out window on this garden shed. The design creates a perfect spot of grilling and preparing and serving food.
This green house style shed is such a fun idea for a back-yard oasis. The windows allow you to enjoy the space day and night and would even make a fun campsite for the kids.
Even when space is limited, a small garden shed can still become a special place outdoors. The design of this shed really comes to life because of all the windows and the copper roof.
The owners of this shed created a really beautiful space by using details that are usually found on a traditional home–casings, arched door, shutters and shingles.
UpStyling a garden shed is such a great idea and a wonderful way to create a space that can be used year-round, in all types of weather.
I’m a convert…how about you?
p.s. did you see the finale of American Dream Builders? If so, did you love or hate Lukas’ black beach house?
Love Love these garden sheds…I have been wanting the one with all the windows for ages. Now I just might do it!!!!
Oh American HOme Builders…Lukas is a brilliant designer BUT that black exterior has to go…I would out there the next day repainting that !!!!
Love your blog!!! thanks! Dee from Texas
Hi Dee, thanks for the sweet comment on my blog and so glad you found the garden shed post inspiring!
Wow! Those are super nice.