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Eye Candy: New Uses For Old Backyard Sheds

by on May 30, 2013

Apartment Therapy

Sheds aren’t just for storing tools anymore. When I was a kid, my dad put an addition onto his shed so that I could have a fort to play in (it was awesome). Since then, I’ve always dreamed of having an office in a shed – but people are using them for all kinds of other things too.   

Small spaces are being used as a kid's playroom and as offices.

1. This shed was converted to a playhouse for the kids. [Photo: Perry Moffitt]

2. This studio is more like a miniature house with the porch on the side and a hammock for relaxing. [Photo: Studio Shed]

3. A shed is a great, quiet place for getting some office work done. [Photo: Homedit]

Small shed-like buildings have been turned into offices.

4. This backyard studio is compact, but it’s not short on style. [Photo: Sunset]

5. Here’s another shed office (or really more of a garden oasis). [Photo: Apartment Therapy]

Woven basket hanging on wall next to a plastic bag in a kitchen.

6. A shed can be a great place for a sewing studio, too. [Photo: Curbly]

7. This steel cargo container was converted into an airy, open workspace. [Photo: Oregon Live]

8. A dingy old tool shed becomes a chic teen retreat. [Photo: Apartment Therapy]

The interior entryway of two different homes each have a door with glass.

9. A secluded place to relax can be another great way to use an old shed. [Photo: Design*Sponge]

10. This warm and inviting space is decorated just like a regular home office would be. [Photo: FFFFOUND]

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