It all started with the man cave. You know, that den or garage area where your hubby goes to relax and unwind, surrounded by all of his manly things. But what about when you want to relax surrounded by all your frilly feminine things—you know, the stuff your hubby doesn’t entirely “get?” Enter the hottest new suburban design concept—the she shed!
There are a couple advantages to this. The first is that you get to enjoy peace, quiet and serenity (great if you have kids). The second is that you get the joy of designing your own private space, inside and out. A she shed is the ultimate expression of your personality!
Indeed, many she sheds are so immaculately designed that they look like perfect little dwellings in their own right. In this sense, they are not so different from tiny houses. They are just tiny tiny houses. Usually they lack a kitchen and/or bathroom, but in some cases, they may include plumbing and other amenities.
Let’s check out 80 of the most fabulous she sheds out there. Once you’ve seen these beautiful feminine spaces, you will feel inspired to build your own backyard haven!
1. Miniature “Ski Lodge”
Source: mylifeonkayderosscreek
2. “This Is My Happy Place”
Source: hometalk
3. Whimsical in White
Source: ellaclaireinspired
4. Cute Backyard Hideaway
Source: thepaintedhome
5. Pamela’s She Shed
Source: flowerpatchfarmhouse
6. The Ultimate Reading Nook
Source: kloterfarms
7. Adorable Little Shed With Lots of Light
Source: readersheds
8. Another Cute Reading Nook
Source: housebeautiful
9. A Private Living Room
Source: tatertotsandjello
10. Seaside Retreat
Source: findingsilverpennies
11. Go All-American
Source: tuffshed
12. Spruce Up Your Roof With Some Greenery
Source: grahamdc
13. Use Vibrant Contrasts For An Eye-Catching Look
Source: modern-shed
14. Add Some Feminine Touches
Source: hometalk
15. Mint Green With a Charming Rustic Wood Interior
Source: hometalk
16. Pretty in Purple
Source: hometalk
17. Contemporary and Open
Source: housebeautiful
18. Pottage Shed With Climbing Vines
Source: theoldbluebucket
19. A Miniature Home
Source: hometalk
20. Here Is Another Take on the Contemporary She Shed Design
Source: lowes
21. Use Upcycled Items to Bring New Beauty From Old Items
Source: kabamfamily
22. Number 23
23. Sheer Glamor
Source: countryliving
24. Pretty in Pink
Source: popsugar
25. Old-Fashioned Charm
Source: popsugar
26. Cover your shed completely in plants.
Source: popsugar
27. Green Paint and Big Windows
Source: gardendesign
28. Fairytale Shed
Source: hometalk
29. Bookbinder’s Workshop
Source: gardendesign
30. Needlepoint Cloud Nine
Source: gardendesign
31. Wild at Heart
Source:gardendesign
32. Bright and Cheerful
Source: hative
33. Quaint Cottage in Mauve
Source: littlethings.com
34. A Full-Size Dollhouse
Source:littlethings
35. Sunnyside
36. Bold Purple Doors
Source: thedevinelife
37. Cozy Backyard Haven
Source:outdoortheme
38. Rustic Backyard Nook
Source: vignettedesign
39. Cute and Colorful
Source:bhg.com
40. Convert a cabana
Source: bhg.com
41. Posh Potting Shed
Source: hative
42. Bathed in Light
Source:hative
43. Rustic Teal Cottage with a View of the Sea
Source: sfgirlbybay
44. Kensington Cottage
Source: mixandmatchmama
45. The “Mom Cave”
Source: designdazzle
46. The Garden Gateway
Source: woodtex
47. The Backyard Art Studio
Source: woodtex
48. Jenny’s Garden Shed
Source: livingvintageco
49. The $40 Shed Makeover
Source: generalsplendour
50. Paradise Outside of London
Source: inspirationsdeco
51.Donna’s Chic She Shed
Source: countryliving
52. She Shed for a Teenage Girl
Source:lazysundaycooking
53. A Simple Studio Retreat
Image/Source: homedepot
54. Tippy Stockton’s Studio
Source: papernstitchblog
55. Yet Another Beautiful Turquoise She Shed
Source: countryliving
56. Greenhouse-Style Shed With Free Plans
Source: bhg.com
Free Plans Here: bhg.com
57. Crafting Cottage
Source: dailymail
58. Potting Shed with Green Trim
Source: homeiswheretheboatis
59. Potter’s Paradise
Source: oddee
60. From Shabby Shed to Antique Shop
Source: hometalk
61. The Artist’s Studio
Source: countryliving
62. Vine-Covered Retreat
Source:goodtogrow
63. The She Shed That Saved a Marriage
Source: joyfulpaws
64. The Ultimate Home Theater
Source: countryliving
65. Sewing Haven
Source:dailymail
66. The Most Colorful She Shed Ever
Source:dailymail
67. Pink and Green Delight
Source:miasinterior
68. Paige Morse’s Backyard Shed Guesthouse
Source:countryliving
69. The Tiny Porch Makeover
Source: shabbychictinyretreat
70. It Looks Too Beautiful to Exist … But It Does
Source: countryliving
71. Shed of the Year
Source: telegraph.co.uk
72. Cute Salt Box Style She Shed
Source: hometalk
73. Cozy Retreat with a Comfy Bed
Source: knickoftime
74. Old-Fashioned Schoolhouse Charm
Source: hometalk
75. Victorian Catskills Cottage In White
15 years old, but Sandra Foster did it, complete in every exquisite detail. Sandra’s story is actually pretty amazing, and well worth checking out. Click on the source link to read it in the New York Times.
Source: nytimes
76. Blue Heaven
Source: pinterest
77. Stained Glass Wonderland
Source: dailymail
78. Cute and Quaint
Source: dailymail
79. The Hive
Source: readersheds
80. The 1950s Diner
Source: dailymail
You now have plenty of inspiration to draw from if you are going to be creating your own backyard sanctuary. Whether you have an old shed you want to convert or you will be building something from the foundations up, you can construct and decorate a little backyard haven which is uniquely your own!