26 Amazing “She Shed” Design Ideas!
Man caves are soooo 2010….now is the time of the “She Shed!” Where man caves are rather dark, hidden escapes ~ She Sheds are entirely the opposite: you’ll typically find them out in the garden, surrounded by flowers, with bright, airy interiors & often a very soft, feminine vibe. They’re a great place to read, take a nap, or as Virginia Woolf opined: to simply have a room of one’s own. As I’m thinking about creating a “She Shed” of my own, I’ve slowly collected ideas & inspiration, which I’ve had a lot of fun turning into this post: “26 Amazing She Shed Design Ideas.”
Welcome to your very own cozy “She Shed,” complete with beautiful blue hydrangeas! Photo courtesy of Southern Living.
A Tour of Some Spectacular She Sheds…
Let’s take a look at fantastic She Sheds of all varieties: from highly feminine, Shabby Chic abodes, to more simple wood structures, to stained-glass delights, or a wild, rustic retreat. The beauty of a She Shed is you can match it to virtually any style, be it modern, farmhouse, or vintage. And you can also choose to put up a beautiful, all-glass greenhouse instead, potentially adding a day-bed in amongst your collection of flowers. How fun to mix two different genres together….plants & leisure : )
This beautiful, all-white shed has a “Shabby Chic,” very feminine feel. Photo by House Beautiful.
If I were going to build a She Shed, this beautiful, all-white one with TONS of windows is what I’d buy. It comes in 6 sizes, making it work for almost every yard.
Make your shed distinctive at night by placing outdoor lanterns beside the doors. Photo by All Created.
This cute, gingerbread-cottage looks like a dollhouse! You’ll find a link to it below…
Find this exact gingerbread cottage on Amazon. If you don’t want it to be so “girly,” remove the scalloped trim & replace it with something more simple.
Joanna Gaines’ “She Shed” is elaborate & more like an outdoor cottage ~ but we can still use it for some dreamy inspiration! Photo by HGTV.
I love all the flowers in & around this simple white garden room. Photo by Surf and Sunshine.
This She Shed is beautifully decorated with a central wreath & shelves for books & crafts.
I LOVE this outdoor room! It’s got a day-bed for lounging, a beautiful wood exterior, & French doors that create an open & inviting space. Photo by Blush & Bowties.
My favorite thing about the shed above is the cozy day-bed ~ sooo inviting for home or shed.
This turquoise She Shed is unique because of the color, & I love how they’ve added an outdoor table & potting station. Photo by Country Living.
This is less “She Shed” & more “Rustic Retreat” ~ but it’s no less fabulous, & would look great in a woodsy setting. Photo by The Garden Glove.
Replicate this rustic wood shed with a near-exact match on Amazon ~ modify it by adding more windows or beautiful French doors.
I love the indoor/outdoor vibe of this shed. String lights are amazing, & how they’ve created a boho outdoor “room” off the shed is fantastic. Photo by House Beautiful.
Simple outdoor string lights work in almost any backyard, & add a lovely, warm glow to evening events…
This shed has more of a Cape-Cod exterior with its shingled finish, & the brick path makes it more traditional. Photo by Country Living.
More pool-house than She Shed! It’s larger & more like an ADU, & will cost more than the average shed. Photo by Shabby Creek Cottage.
Avid gardeners may prefer to have a greenhouse ~ & there’s no reason why you can’t add a chair to make it more like a room! Photo courtesy of Homedit.
Create your own backyard greenhouse & have a safe place to store delicate plants in the winter…& possibly add a comfy chair for reading!
This is one of the more unique sheds: it’s got an “upscale rustic barn” feel ~ but the old-fashioned interior is lovely & unexpected.
This shed is a wonderful example of a whimsical, colorful artist’s retreat. Photo by Kindesign.
Here’s what to do with a very small space: add a simple loveseat, side table, & lamp ~ then extend the space outside with a small French bistro table.
This INSANELY adorable She Shed is found at “The Open Door” restaurant in Sisters, Oregon. I love the stained-glass windows!
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Fantastic She Shed Interiors…
Let’s not just look at the exteriors of She Sheds….you can’t forget about the inside! Decide how you want to use it: do you need extra office space & want to create a work space in the garden? How about an artist’s studio? Or an outdoor potting shed, complete with sink, potting area, & dining table ~ like you’ll find in Joanna Gaines’ amazing garden shed. Or perhaps you’d just like a place to read, nap, & day-dream ~ in which case you’ll want to pick a shed that’s large enough to hold either a couch, day-bed….or both.
This is the interior of Joanna Gaines’ “She Shed.” Replicate it on a smaller scale by creating a potting station with a sign like hers. Photo by HGTV.
My friend Lea coined a new word: “Tropulence,” & this interior with its palm-leaf wallpaper is a great example of “Tropical Opulence.” Photo by House Beautiful.
Shop tropical palm wallpaper prints on Amazon here.
This She Shed has a distinct “Shabby Chic” vibe with floral pillows, a white couch, & crystal-chandeliers. Photo by House Beautiful.
I love EVERYthing about this interior! From the light blue cabinets, to the shiplap & cute barn door entrance. This is a She Shed dream-come-true…
Consider turning your shed into an office: cute white shelves & ladder add a lovely way to stay organized & keep clutter out of your home.
The interior of the shed in Sisters: an eclectic chandelier is the focal point. The “roof” here is just plastic sheeting ~ which makes the shed less expensive than you might think.
Shop modern farmhouse & “Shabby Chic” chandeliers here.
This is the height of femininity with its all-white interior. Photo by Sand and Sisal.
Other Articles on Creating a “She Shed”…
Since I wrote this article, I’ve actually purchased a She Shed of my very own!! Here are more articles on the process of turning a Tuff Shed into a pretty outdoor garden room:
- Learn how to DIY install insulation in your shed;
- Read about how to choose the best flooring;
- How to create an easy & inexpensive foundation for the shed;
- Learn step-by-step how I installed vinyl plank (wood) flooring; .
It takes a lot to go from boring shed to W-O-W….but it’s a fun process!
xoxo Noelia
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This is the best article I’ve found about she sheds! LOVE it!! I’ve been gathering info to give to my husband (ha) so he can help me build the she shed of my dreams…I’ve saved several of the images in here. Thank you!!
You’re welcome, Allison!! Glad someone else is as excited as I am to get “She Shed Inspo!” Haha xoxox Noelia
LOVE this collection of She Sheds! Giving me lots of design inspo for a future backyard project : )
Great!! Glad you’re enjoying perusing some great “She Sheds!” : ) xoxo Noelia
Love seeing she sheds as I’m in the process of getting one. Thank you for the ideas
Great, Diane ~ glad to be of help! It’s a very fun process turning a shed into a “She Shed” : ) Good luck! xoxo