Lounge-Worthy Outdoor Sheds

Not just for housing tools anymore, sheds have a new life as the ultimate hangouts.

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March 04, 2021

By: Chelsey Bowen

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Get Ready for a Sleepover

What a transformation! This garden shed is remodeled into a charming guest house, where all four sides open up to the outdoors. Guests are able to enjoy breakfast and coffee off a small deck and inside is a cozy sleeping quarters.

From: Art Home Garden

Organic + Cozy

If you work from home, you know how important it is to have a space of your own. This shed is transformed into a cozy home office with light wood planking, cowhide rug and pretty artwork. The window under the desk brings in natural light and allows for peeks at the planted flower beds outside.

From: Sett Studio

Increase Your Space

The right shed can really expand your living space. This extra-large abode is a home away from home to escape the daily grind. A board-and-batten exterior, low-pitched roof and window boxes full of flowers create a welcoming cottage appeal. Natural stone steps are nestled in a gravel pathway, which is lined by native grasses.

From: Art Home Garden

Double Your Entertaining Space

Made for entertaining, this vine-covered shed is ready to host a dinner party both indoors and out. Inside is a bench-lined table for gathering lots of guests, and for overflow or a more intimate meal, there's an additional table outside. One corner inside houses a collection of books and comfy chairs for reading.

Designed for Living

Muted shades of pink, blue and gray add calm color to this white-walled she shed. When working with a smaller space, stick to petite-sized furniture, such as this low-slung love seat, coffee tables and poufs, to make the most of the square footage. Woven artwork and houseplants bring instant texture and interest to the room.

Full of Enchantment

A whimsical she shed is a fun, quirky destination in this backyard, and it was built to match the homeowner's pink Victorian home. Little outdoor areas are the perfect space to step out of the design box and infuse a little personality. Here, colored marbles and smooth glass dot the flagstone patio, green and pink hues brighten the exterior and plenty of vintage and salvaged finds add interest.

For the Young Ones

Sheds are not just for housing outdoor tools. Give your kiddos a place to hang. This bright red shed is outfitted with play tables ready to inspire creativity, and when your children grow up, you can transform it into an adult-only space.

Create a Modern Retreat

Outfitted for working on projects or simply relaxing, this contemporary shed makes the most of its indoor and outdoor space. Brilliant red Adirondack chairs surround a ready-for-cool-evenings firepit, all set on a pea-gravel patio. Square pavers lined with river rock lead from the different outdoor areas to the shed and main house.

From: Landwell Design + Build Co.

Escape to This Quaint Haven

Whether you need a spot to write, make art, read a book or simply be, this quiet veranda is an inviting respite. The covered place allows you to be outdoors even when the weather is not ideal. Grounded in flat-weave rugs for added comfort, the space has multiple desks and chairs for creating and working, as well as hooks for keeping jackets and scarves handy.

From: Vanessa Matsalla

Vivid Your Shed

Raw materials get a major punch up of color with playful furnishings and accessories. A cozy sofa provides a neutral backdrop for bold hues — red pillows, coffee table and pendant light. By sticking with neutrals on your bigger pieces, it's easier to switch out your palette when you're ready to try something new.

HGTV Smart Home 2021 Behind the Design

Lounge-Worthy Outdoor Sheds

Related To:

Shop This Look

Get Ready for a Sleepover

Organic + Cozy

Increase Your Space

Double Your Entertaining Space

Designed for Living

Full of Enchantment

For the Young Ones

Create a Modern Retreat

Escape to This Quaint Haven

Vivid Your Shed

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