The idea of taking a mediocre backyard shed and turning it into an artistic oasis or relaxing retreat has become quite popular among DIY enthusiasts all over the world. A garden shed is often used for storage and is prone to collection dust, cobwebs, and insects. While a shed can easily turn into an eyesore on one’s property, it certainly doesn’t have to be. This article will provide some tips to transforming your garden shed into an artistic oasis that will be an asset to your property portfolio.
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1. Make a plan.
If you have a garden shed on your property already,
you have already completed half of the project. The hardest part is determining
where the shed will be and how you will get it installed or built. If you
already have one on your property, you will then need to decide on how you will
want to use the space differently. After you have determined if you will use
the space as a yoga retreat house, a cozy nook, or a painting studio, you can
then begin to plan out what materials you will need and how you want the space
to look. The functionality of the space will need to be taken into
consideration when planning as you will want the shed to work out well with
your vision.
2. Put up drywall.
It is likely that you will want to use your shed in
a way that it has not yet been used. To give the structure more stability and
to make it seem like an extension of your home, you will need to put up
drywall. This is a project that can be hired out or done by yourself with some
help from a handyman.
3. Add insulation.
After you have installed drywall, you will also
want to add insulation to the space. Adding insulation will help keep cold air
out in the winter and keep cold air in during the summer months. If you have
insulation, you could consider adding a small heating or air conditioning unit
to the space to manage the temperature.
4. Rent equipment.
If you do not have a garden shed on your property
already, you will likely want to prep a place in your yard to have one. The
best way to do this is to rent equipment to dig up dirt and create a space to
build your shed. Smartcast Equipment is a great place to
check out for rental equipment.
5. Paint and decorate.
After you have added drywall, insulation, or built
the shed from scratch, you can then prepare to paint the interior and exterior
and plan out your decor. Adding a fresh coat of paint inside and outside will
spruce up the place a great deal. Add some decor that goes along with the theme
of the space. For example, if you have created a yoga retreat, add a yoga mat,
meditation cushion, towels, blocks, straps, and other tools that you may need
while practicing yoga.
*This is a pre-written/guest post.
*This is a pre-written/guest post.
