The She Shed – How to Create Your Own Personal Backyard Escape
Mother’s Day is around the corner, why not surprise your mom or treat yourself with your very own She Shed? If your shed is currently filled with dust, cobwebs, and dirt, it’s time to turn that space into your own quiet retreat. If you don’t have a shed, there are many DIY sheds you can follow online or buy a ready made shed. A shed can be a great reading and writing room, an exercise room, or an art space- it’s like an adult version of a tree house – design a private space that will make you feel happy, relaxed, and allow you to focus on you. Here are a few tips and ideas that will help you design your own She Shed.
Privacy is key.
If it’s not a literal shed outside, make sure there’s privacy.
Carve out a space in the garage, look into DIY sheds, just as long as it’s a space that’s separate from the house.
Personalize your shed.
The decoration should match the purpose of the room. If it’s a yoga and meditation room, paint the walls calming colors and keep the decor to a minimum. If your shed will be a crafting room, equip your shed with bright task lighting and ceiling lights. Flooring is also important to consider because you don’t want carpet in a craft room, but you may want carpet in a reading and writing room.
Relaxing Retreat
Your shed can be your relaxing retreat. Bring in a daybed, a comfy reading chair, books, a charming writing desk, or whatever makes you feel calm and at peace. Fill the space with a variety of different textures through accessories like pillows, blankets, and rugs.
Craft Stations
If you like to stay busy with your hands, a shed dedicated to all things arts and crafts might be your ultimate dream shed. Bright lights, a large crafting table, and storage space are some of the things you’ll need in your shed to make your crafting station come to life. You can also include a gift wrapping area and a sewing corner! It’s your shed – it’s your rules!
Exercise Room
Turn your shed into a gym or meditation room. You can lift weights, do pilates, yoga, or ride your Peloton, or all of the above in the privacy of your own shed. Invite your friends over for a fitness retreat in your workout shed.
