Bonjour and welcome to the Art of the Home gallery of garden shed ideas. Here we handpicked useful and beautiful garden sheds for you..hope you enjoy!
A garden shed can help in so many ways, and by adding one to your backyard, you create an area that can be additional storage potential. No more lugging the lawnmower out of the garage or trying to figure out where to store your terracotta pots during snow or freezing season if you have the convenience of an extra outdoor room outside of your home and garage. Take a look at the photos here, and you might discover ways to incorporate a garden shed with a size that works for you and your family. Resources are readily available — prefab kits in hardware stores or materials can already be in your home -like salvaged lumber from a previous build or windows from a barn nearby- for a DIY masterpiece you and your hubby can work on! Imagine a well-thought outdoor room where your backyard and gardening tools can be easily accessed, prettily stacked with a proper work table and bench to get comfortable on as you pot your prized plants away from the harsh glare of the sun or the chilly air…a beautiful and practical add-on to your garden. Now that is joy…right there.
When building a garden shed, She shed, or workshop, you will discover that there is a pool of choices and styles to pick from. Your location and season play a significant role in deciding which will work for you and your family. The most typical design uses wood with shingles roof, very traditional and will blend in naturally with the garden. You can make it stand out by painting it or add decorative metal and glass accents. In need of a conversation starter? A shed made from salvaged materials and repurposed furniture will make a lasting impression, and using resin will make sure the shed will last and stand up to different weather conditions. Opt for a sturdier structure and use a concrete foundation that can also double as a concrete floor to keep your cleaning at a minimum. Looking for She shed designs? Below are photos of cottage type garden sheds with beautiful shutters and windows to catch some cooling breeze. You can match the door and window moldings or put flower boxes below the windows to give simple decorative touches. Some sheds look like rustic all-wood farmhouses with shingle roofs using shiplap or tongue and groove sidings. An attached trellis for climbing plants will keep it fragrant and beautiful. Large doors are a practical touch as they can accommodate big things for storing, while Dutch doors can serve many functions, the upper half can let in some light and breeze when open while the bottom can be kept close to keep animals from getting inside. There are so just many options!
So let’s check out these garden shed ideas and see what you think. May be a few of them will inspire you to build your own She shed. Enjoy and a beautiful day to you!
1. Whimsical Wonderland…
The Little Plus: the playful mint green of the wooden garden shed. You’ll feel like Alice in your own Wonderland surrounded by all this flora! Notice the flower planter box by the window, the life-like dragonfly ornaments, and the bell — country and fun. And the upcycled metal table painted in a complementing pink with white polka dots wraps up this gem of a garden shed.
2. Cathedral Beauty…
The Little Plus: the antique appeal of the vaulted-ceiling shed with gothic cathedral windows. Double swing glass doors with muntins allow for plenty of natural light and fresh air to come inside this She shed. Also, notice how the hanging planters on the fence follow the arched design of the windows and calls back the material of the awning…way to tie up everything together! Birds and people alike will surely find the surrounding colorful flower bed and the vintage birdbath (and birdhouse) attractive touches to the entryway.
3. Farmhouse Charm…
The Little Plus: the Dutch door on shingled natural wood shed–a charming and practical door and window in one. And the hose organizer on the side of the shed saves on inside space and cuts back on the hassle of unraveling your hose to water the sprawling garden. Flower and plant beds with mismatched stones used for edging line the pea gravel path leading up to the farmhouse garden nook. This sure makes for a picturesque outdoor walk.
4. The 4-Season She Shed…
The Little Plus: the glass walls framed in natural wood — repot and arrange your prized plants in this gorgeous shed and greenhouse in one. Also, notice how the shed stone siding matches the raised bed and the stone fence. And since it’s all glass, this shed transforms into a sunroom during the colder months…4-season usability and beauty.
5. Simple and Restful…
The Little Plus: the gray-washed barn wood shed with white trim and shingled roof giving off traditional country appeal. And the window boxes teeming with thriving plants breathe life to the simple facade. Also, who can miss the mini wheelbarrow planter laden with blooms! Slip free terracotta tiles keep the area clean and safe even on rainy days (snow also). Also, notice the rugged boulders incorporated in the landscaping…they double as makeshift benches for those days when you just want to sit with a cup of coffee and watch the day unfold.
6. Mini Chalet…
The Little Plus: the asphalt shingle roof in a vivid midnight blue color is a definite focal point of this garden shed. Notice the lighter blue flower boxes on the window sill that matches the lattice fence…you can just imagine it filled with colorful blooms. And the scalloped Z shutters of this natural wood shed makes you think of a quaint Swiss cottage. Now how about a nice cup of hot chocolate?
7. Waiting for the Climbing Roses…
The Little Plus: the long narrow windows with carved top molding matching the door trim and with muntins calling back the lattice woodwork on the shed siding. Look carefully, the lattice blends in with the monochrome color of this shed and is ready to welcome climbing roses or clematis when the season is right. And how about the surrounding parterres of many plants and colorful flowers that create this beautiful garden sanctuary around the shed. Close your eyes, and all that you hear are the rustling of the leaves and the birds chirping away.