She Sheds – Ideas for Garden Rooms and Garden Offices

Top she shed ideas – inside and out

Make the space useable all year round

With all the effort you'll have put into creating your perfect garden room you'll want to be using it whatever the weather, especially if it's your own home office too. Make sure it's just as cosy and inviting during the winter months by having it ply lining on the inside, and investing in a heating source. Most garden rooms will need to be fitted with a power supply not just for heating, but also for lighting and sockets to run your gadgets from. Wood burning stoves can add a cosy cottage feel to the she shed, and can pump out a lot of heat when it's really cold out there. As long as you have the correct flue and fitting, wood burning stoves in sheds are perfectly safe, cost effective and very efficient.

Lay decking and decorate the outside space

Enjoy the space surrounding your she shed, for both relaxation and socialising. Decorate the outside of the shed with string lights, lanterns or romantic outdoor curtains. Invest in some outdoor furniture so you can sit out the front of your shed and enjoy the sun. Surround it with plants and flowers in stylish pots and baskets - you can also bring the nature vibe inside your shed with pot plants, cut flowers and floral prints.

Let in the light and enjoy the view

Patio style doors can be incorporated into the design of the she shed to create a seamless fusion of indoors and outdoors. If you have great garden views then make the most of it with large glazed sliding or bi-folding doors - these will also let in lots of natural daylight and sunshine. Being connected to nature aids relaxation, well-being, and offers respite from the fast pace of modern life. Blinds or curtains to match the decorative theme of your she shed can be fitted to the windows for the times you need privacy, or when the sun is a bit too much.

Big ideas don't have to mean a big spend

When it comes to furnishing and decorating your she shed anything goes. It's a place unique to you that reflects your tastes and interests without needing to compromise to fit in with anyone else's. But decorating a she shed doesn't have to be about spending lots of money—it's about creating a space that feels relaxed and cosy to you. Look to flea markets and antique shops for unexpected finds, bargains and unique items. A few cheap and simple touches can go a long way! The basic structure of the she shed doesn't need to break the bank either. You could choose to buy a brand-new building, in the style of a wood cabin, or a summerhouse, but cheaper options include renovating an out-building already on your property or recycling existing structures and materials.

Case studies

Whatever options you go with for creating your she shed or garden office, it's all about having fun with it, and making it a truly unique creation of your own. To spark your imagination take a look at a few of our case studies for garden rooms.