She Sheds: Fantasy & Down to Earth Inspo

If mild weather, dreams of long summer days ahead, and the itch to create more ways to enjoy the outdoors have you dreaming of she sheds…this may entice. Folks are using them for working from home, potting sheds, reading nooks, slumber parties, at home camping, and relaxing. Me? I’m mostly dreaming and scheming about indoorsy ventures, but I do miss having a screen porch and wonder if a screened she shed is in my future. She Sheds: Dreaming Inspiration is comin right up.

She Sheds: Dreaming Inspiration

Whether we’re reviewing a fantasy she shed or a simple structure, I bet you’ll find this gallery inspiring.

Fantasy Garden Studio Shed

(Above) Converted from a former one-car garage, this garden studio by Mar Jennings boasts a Dutch door, floor to ceiling shelves, and center island for flower arranging and planting. The studio’s once bare cement floor was painted in black and white checks. More windows were installed to invite more light, and a plain garage door upgraded with a charming carriage door.

Sweet Homestead Shed of Simplicity

Isn’t this cozy den and summer sleeping space by Simply the Nest inviting and slightly mysterious?

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The only waterfront near me is a river, but that won’t keep me from going coastal in my mind…if you’re also in the mood, see this.

And should this change of seasons leave you itching to travel, this nostalgic 1972 performance may be in order. There aren’t many things that make me feel young again, but the fact that John Denver wrote this the year I was born? That’ll do it:

Backyard she sheds count as a ‘someday’ dreamy notion for a lot of us, not unlike tripping out a vintage camper. Collecting pretty inspiration and designing the perfect she sheds if only in your imagination is sweet relief from so many cares in modern life.

Glamorous backyard chic she shed greenhouse with darling furniture and crystal chandelier. #sheshed #greenhouse #backyardoasis #shabbychic #sheds
Country Living (Photo: Janis Nicolay) – Heather Cameron’s refurbished vintage greenhouse has a 10×12 tempered glass roof. Decor: Colleen Sawatsky of Vintage Home.

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Aren’t greenhouse kits an amazing prospect?

Ultimate she shed made from windows - via Indulgy. #sheshed #gardenshed #backyardoasis #gardeninspiration
via Indulgy

Did you spot the sink just outside the structure above!?!

Beautiful Shed Possibilities Online

If you’re handy or know someone who is the DIY type, shed kits, sheds and even pre-assembled greenhouses can be snagged online.

Modern farmhouse garage with sliding barn doors and zinnia flowers. Hello Lovely Studio. Art by Jenny Sweeney. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
Modern farmhouse garage with sliding barn doors, zinnias, and colorful art by Jenny Sweeney. See more of the boho chic art party my friends hosted here. Photo: Hello Lovely Studio.

There are so many choices, plain and simple:

teeny tiny:

and more elaborate:

And don’t think that she sheds are only for farm girls or master gardeners.

Because a mini-getaway is highly customizable and can be tailored to your taste and whims.

I sort of like the idea of she shed as a way of spending a summer afternoon (since we can’t take afternoons with us – we may as well spend them!).

Inspirational quote from Ann Voskamp on Hello Lovely Studio. #faithquote #inspirationalquotes #annvoskamp #christianity #encouragementquote

Sophisticated She Sheds

She sheds can be an excuse to shoot the moon. The garden studio mentioned earlier in this post keeps getting better and better (as if it were not already out of this world gorgeous!). I can’t wait to see what Mar Jennings has up his sleeve for the next incarnation inside this dazzling fantasy!

Ultimate fantasy she shed "garden studio" which is a converted carriage house - Mar Jennings. #sheshedgoals #gardenstudio #backyardbliss
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High style is always a good idea, and maybe the shed can function as a tiny guest cottage or home office?

Stunning exterior of a beautiful potting shed in the backyard of a magnificent Tudor property - Tone on Tone. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
Newly constructed “Topiary House” where gardening magic happens inside – Tone on Tone.

For example, have you seen the magical fantasy of a sophisticated potting shed with it stunning good looks outside AND inside designed by Loi of Tone on Tone?

Potting shed gardening shed interior with shelves of terracotta pots, stainless sink, and topiaries - Tone on Tone Antiques. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
Interior of an exceptionally lovely potting shed – Tone on Tone.

You know it’s a timeless dreamy dream build of a potting shed when it appears to have existed forever!

DIY Sheds from Kits

With such a cozy little footprint, every square inch of a backyard shelter must be considered. But there are so many ways of customizing these structures!

Whether you hire a builder, order a DIY kit, or buy something ready to paint, the possibilities for creative customization are endless.

Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways by Debra Prinzing.
Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideways (Potter Style) by Debra Prinzing, Amazon.
Allwood Claudia 17 ft. x 12.5 ft. x 11.91 ft. Kit Cabin Garden House
Allwood Claudia Cabin Garden House…certainly lovely indeed.
Ann Voskamp faith, Christianity, hope, and inspirational quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationalquote #faithquote #hopequote #annvoskamp #christianity

Hmmmmm. Is it a she shed you need or just a fabulous outdoor fort?

Imagine how you could add custom curtains to the above daybed, surround it with blooming containers, and maybe add a couple of these nearby:

Fantasy Treehouse Backyard Shed

Inspiring treehouse with bridge by Peter Bahouth (photo by Lindsay Appel) in the book MY COOL SHED. #treehouse #dreamshed #sheshed #backyardoasis
Peter Bahouth’s magnificent treehouse “Body Mind Spirit” in Atlanta – photography by Lindsay Appel for MY COOL SHED

Made from reclaimed windows, doors, and lumber, the tree house was thoughtfully constructed so that it moves with the natural movement and growth of the trees. To understand what that means, this is a must watch below!

Less elaborate, but still fantasy territory for sure:

Beautiful elevated she shed in Erika Kottie book. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
Oregon “Spirit House” in She Sheds: A Room of Your Own by Erika Kottie…certainly lovely indeed.

She Shed Art Studio

This nearly 500 sf she shed in Alabama boasts a picturesque setting, and its owner (an antiques dealer) describes the design as “Victorian greenhouse meets Alabama farmhouse.”

Charming chic she shed backyard artist studio of antiques dealer Barbara Adkins. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
The Artist’s Studio – designed by Barbara Adkins; Photo: Brian Woodcock for Country Living.

She sheds are a reminder of how living small can also mean living beautifully. Whitney Leigh Morris is a wonderful teacher about this. Here is her own home in Venice Beach:

and here is her book Small Space Style:

She Sheds: a Room of Your Own by Erika Kottie - book cover.
She Sheds: A Room of Your Own by Erika Kottie, Amazon.

Potting She Sheds

Known as The Hobby House, this Sharpsville, Indiana backyard oasis potting shed has been graced with dreamy robin’s egg blue paint and superb styling by its creator, Donna Jenkins.

Interior of a charming chic Shed Shed by Donna Jenkins of The Tinker House Trading Company in Country Living. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
Design: Donna Jenkins; Photo: Gridley and Graves for Country Living.

Oh, these colors! If you too admire pretty blues and greens, ideas from these coastal accents may charm you.

Amazingly chic she shed (potting shed) by Donna Jenkins in Country Living. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
Design: Donna Jenkins. Photo: Gridley and Graves for Country Living magazine.

Country Style Writer’s Retreat She Shed

Inspirational Ann Voskamp faith quote relevant for Christmas on Hello Lovely Studio. #annvoskamp #faithquotes #christmasquotes #christianity
Rustic backyard farmhouse style she shed writer's retreat of Ann Voskamp. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
Writer’s backyard she shed retreat of Ann Voskamp…certainly lovely indeed.
Inspirational Ann Voskamp faith quote relevant for Christmas on Hello Lovely Studio. #annvoskamp #faithquotes #christmasquotes #christianity
The Broken Way book cover by Ann Voskamp.
The Broken Way by Ann Voskamp
Inspirational Ann Voskamp faith quote relevant for Christmas on Hello Lovely Studio. #annvoskamp #faithquotes #christmasquotes #christianity #gratitudequotes #thanksgiving

Shelter for a French Farmhouse

I’ll never forget when Brooke and Steve Giannetti were designing outdoor structures at Patina Farm and came up with a creative solution for a little barn shed for these guys:

Mini donkeys at Patina Farm by Giannetti Home. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
Mini donkeys at Patina Farm…certainly darling indeed. Photo: Brooke Giannetti.

When the estimate to build the original design dreamed up by Steve Giannetti came back on the astronomical side, they found this alternative:

Outdoor Living Today Spacemaker 8 ft. x 12 ft. Western Red Cedar Storage Shed. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
Western Red Cedar Storage Shed, Home Depot…certainly lovely indeed. She Shed Chic Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration with photos of lovely garden sheds and ideas for designing a beautiful shed as well as resources for shed kits.

The beautiful creatures at Patina Farm are indeed living a charmed existence in Ojai, California. Remember the chicken coop which is accessed through the greenhouse?

Patina Farm: Chicken Coop. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
Patina Farm greenhouse and chicken coop – Photo: Brooke Giannetti for Velvet and Linen.

Customizing Inspiration for Cedar Sheds

Outdoor Living Today 8 ft. W x 12 ft. D Solid Wood Storage Shed. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
8 x 12 Wood Storage Shed. She Sheds, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration with photos of lovely garden sheds and ideas for designing along with resources for shed kits.

DIY Backyard Greenhouse

A young couple who bought a 100 year old home in Nashville reimagined the old broken down garage that came with it as a functional backyard greenhouse…utilizing their collection of vintage windows and help from The Home Depot!

Backyard greenhouse made from vintage windows. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
DIY Backyard Greenhouse in Nashville, The Home Depot & LuckyandI. She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration with photos of lovely garden sheds and ideas for designing a beautiful shed as well as resources for shed kits.
Vintage windows arranged on ground in preparation for a DIY greenhouse. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
Photo: Andi Teggart of LuckyandI

Work & Play Garden House

Built from recycled wood pallets and architectural salvage, Alice Collyer’s rustic backyard garden storage she shed has evolved with the times and lived many lives. Currently, it serves as both a work and play space for her children

Charming rustic wood backyard garden shed, she shed, potting shed and play space for children by Alice in Scandiland. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
A work and play garden shed – Design/Photo: Alice in Scandiland.

Rustic Luxe She Shed for Relaxation

Charming vintage she shed greenhouse exterior has a glass roof, original wood, and a breathtaking shabby chic interior! #sheshed #sheds #greenhouse #outdooroasis #gardenshed #pottingshed
Country Living (photo: Janis Nicolay – design: Heather Cameron)

High Style & Architecturally ShedTacular Good Looks

Glass Garden Shed Palace

139 windows plus five French doors and a glorious imagination add up to 600 square feet of backyard garden bliss in Georgia.

Chic she shed garden retreat with luxurious interior in backyard by Susanne Hudson. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
Design: Susanne Hudson. Photo: Erica George Dines for Country Living magazine. Paint on trim: BENJAMIN MOORE Tarrytown Green.

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Benjamin Moore Tarrytown Green paint color!
BENJAMIN MOORE Tarrytown Green…certainly lovely indeed.
Chic she shed garden retreat with luxurious interior in backyard by Susanne Hudson. Green trim is painted Benjamin Moore Tarrytown Green. Come explore She Shed Chic, Potting Shed & Backyard Inspiration.
Design: Susanne Hudson. Photo: Erica George Dines for Country Living magazine. Paint on trim: BENJAMIN MOORE Tarrytown Green.

Chic Shed with Stunning Spanish Style

She Sheds, Garden Sheds, Potting Sheds, and Shed Kits to Consider

Find a collection of shed kit ideas in a collection HERE.

Watch This Smart Rendering of a Shed Taking Shape!

No dangerous cuts to make when you use a kit like this.

Outdoor Living Today 12 ft. x 8 ft. Studio Garden Shed
Studio Garden Shed, Home Depot
Outdoor Living Today 4 ft. x 2 ft. Cedar Garden Storage Shed
Garden Storage Shed, Home Depot

Perfect for a Rustic Elegant She Shed

Picnic 2 Piece Wicker/Rattan Basket Set
Rustic French Picnic Baskets…certainly lovely indeed.
Rectangular Rattan Storage Basket
Rattan Storage Basket..certainly lovely indeed.
Eschert aged terracotta round pot.
Aged Terracotta Pot…certainly rustic indeed.
Shed Decor by Sally Coulthard.
Shed Decor by Sally Coulthard, Amazon.

If you have a moment to visit slightly more spacious she sheds, see this story with tiny cottages!

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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  1. nancy rock
    May 11, 2023 / 8:49 am

    Love this post! Thank-you.

    • Michele
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      May 11, 2023 / 4:06 pm

      You bet – thanks for reading! 🙂

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Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
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French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
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Round French Tufted Ottoman
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