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The rickety garden shed at the bottom of the garden has always been a source of mystery and intrigue for kids playing in the garden; so rather than have their imaginations do all the work, why not turn their ideas into a reality? Alternatively, how about you create an adult space, separate from the rest of the chaos of your average household, for you to relax or partake in a hobby?
What constitutes a ‘shed’ can be wildly distinct from just a place to hold tools, and in this article, we’re going to look at three great ways to utilise these special outbuildings.
Great ways to utilise a garden shed
The Workshop
Let’s start off with a classic recommendation – sheds make great workshops. From full woodworking shops to DIY havens, a well-equipped and spacious shed is the perfect place to build stuff.
Given the noise, dust, and dangerous environments that are usually part and parcel of a workshop, this kind of activity necessitates a space close to the home that you can take yourself off to. It also gives you peace and quiet to really get in your element and produce some amazing work.
For a workshop design, you can even consider building the shed onto an existing garage for a novel hybrid space.
A Garden Office
Another excellent option is to use a shed as a garden office. With so many people working from home these days, what better way to spend your working day than in your garden surrounded by nature? Taking yourself off to a separate space also helps maximize your ability to work effectively, as from a psychological perspective, getting away from the house helps switch you on to the task at hand.
Naturally, it provides the solace you desire to ensure the necessary mental clarity to perform effectively, and unlike just using a room in your house, you can completely customize the space exactly to your liking right down to the dimensions.
For Outdoor Entertainment
If you’re looking for a more extensive, less solitary setup, sheds can make for an excellent space to entertain friends and family. When used in this way, your creativity really has the time to shine; there are some truly amazing garden party setups out there, as well as cinemas, pool rooms, and much more. You could even incorporate garden decking into your setup to make use of an open-plan space with both indoor and outdoor elements.
Especially with these use cases (though this is key for all discussed), it’s important to make sure you have any utilities like electricity, gas, and water sorted before you attempt anything. You don’t want to create your perfect setup only to be caught out by having no amenities, so get a couple of tradespeople in to assess the situation before you fork out the cash.
Wrapping Up
Hopefully, these ideas have inspired you to consider setting up your own bespoke shed. The options really are limitless, and once you’re set-up, you’ll wonder how you ever did without your little piece of paradise at the end of the garden.
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