5 She Shed Ideas to Create a Home from Home Haven

For far too long, men have been commandeering the garden shed and making it into man cave. But now it’s time to make a stand, and create the ultimate garden getaway zone. It’s time to make yourself a much deserved she shed.

The place to start when creating a she shed has to be the décor. Whether you conjure up a theme, perhaps seaside or nature inspired, or you simply opt for a feminine colour scheme to create a fresh backdrop for your new haven, once you’re ready you can start to consider a few she shed ideas to inspire your garden room.

1. Light up your life

Lighting is the ideal way to create an ambient, peaceful atmosphere for your she shed. If you’re connecting power, then you can go all out and bring in some beautiful pendent lights. Many people opt to create their own lights by upcycling disused household items, such as mason jars and tin cans, bottles and baskets.

If you’re not going for power to your she shed, battery powered lights are the alternative. Strings of fairy lights, festoon lights or LED candles can all help to create the perfect relaxing environment.

2. Grow your own

There’s nothing more rewarding than growing your own. Whether it’s vegetables, fruits or flowers, you can use your she shed as a potting shed, the ideal safe place to sow and bring on a range of plants ahead of planting out later in the year.

Whether you’re a keen gardener, or you are simply looking for something that will give you a sense of satisfaction and take your mind off the pressures of day to day life, a dedicated space where you can escape and nurture your plants makes a great she shed idea. All you need is a table or cabinet, with some drawers for storing your gardening tools. A hanging rail is a great idea for keeping trowels, spades and forks handy.

3. Chill out

Work, family and social or charitable commitments can all combine to you feel like you just need to chill out sometimes. For this reason, it’s essential to make the effort to slow down now and again and make time for yourself. And what better way to do so than to create a she shed haven of calm in the tranquil setting of your garden?

Whether you opt for a meditation or yoga retreat, a spa sanctuary, a music and reading room or something else, your aim is to achieve a home from home getaway where you can chill out and let the pressures of everyday life drift away for a while.

Check out our garden room ideas to inspire calm in your life.

4. Entertain

What better place for a girls’ night in than a she shed? If you’re big into entertaining, you could transform your garden room into the ultimate party zone. Some ambient lighting, a drinks cooler, a few easy chairs, your favourite sounds… maybe even a mirror ball!

You could even go all out and transform your she shed into your very own shed cocktail bar. Well, why not? It’s your space to do what you like, after all.

5. Indulge your inner artist

For many people, being artistic is a relaxing pastime. Whether you craft, draw, paint, write or compose music, a she shed makes the perfect getaway in which to pursue your favourite hobby in private. And the ideal place to store all your arts, crafts or other hobby paraphernalia.

Our guide to creating a garden art studio is for you if art is your passion.

Inspired by our she shed ideas? Talk to Surrey Hills Garden Buildings and start creating your own haven of tranquillity.

Why not visit our dedicated show site for even more she shed ideas? Our family run team is on hand to provide you with friendly, expert advice on creating the garden building of your dreams.

You are also welcome to get in touch to discuss your shed and garden building ideas. We look forward to speaking to you.