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A what? That’s right, we said a She Shed. Simply explained, it’s a lady’s version of a man cave or Pub Shed (click here to see one). You’ll see this new trend in blogs like these on PureWOW and POPSUGAR, Twitter, and even on popular TV shows like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

She-Shed-Inspiration from POPSUGAR

We’ve been following the idea, and last Saturday we debuted our very own She Shed!

If it sounds extravagant, unrealistic, or out of budget range, throw that idea out the window! I’m going to walk you through the:

7 Simple Steps to Creating a She Shed.

Step 1: Choose a Shed


Find a shed that fits your personality and budget or click here for many great options. Because sheds are our specialty, we recommend choosing a size, siding type and layout that will be the be both inviting from the outside and inside. After looking at a few choices, we went with the shed on the bottom which is our 8×10 English Garden Shed.

Shed Choices at Kloter Farms

Shed Choices at Kloter Farms

Step 2: Choose Your Theme

Here’s a few questions to get your creative mind going…

  1. What’s your favorite hobby or leisure activity?
  2. What highlights your personality?
  3. How do you like to unwind?

We thought about a few of our favorites, which included:

  • reading
  • DIY crafts
  • knitting
  • yoga
  • painting
  • pottery
  • etc.

Eventually, we landed on building a little reading nook.

Choose Your She Shed Theme

Choose Your She Shed Theme

Step 3: Go Shopping!

It doesn’t need to get expensive. Our store here at Kloter Farms is filled with lots of inspiration and decorations.

You can also hit up thrift stores, antique shops, flea markets, craft stores, tag sales, craft fairs, and more.

Check out the gems we found in our travels!

Go Shopping for your She Shed

Step 4: Choose a Color Palette

Now that you have a fun variety of furniture, decorations, and accents, choose paint colors that complement and enhance your selections.

Choose a Color Palette for your She Shed

Choose a Color Palette for your She Shed

Step 5: Get to Work

Paint the inside of your shed.

Priming a She Shed at Kloter Farms

Priming a She Shed at Kloter Farms

Just for fun, we ‘Mod-Podged’ book pages to the ceiling of our Shed.

Finished Ceiling and Walls!

Finished Ceiling and Walls!

Step 6: Add your furniture and accessories

Start piecing it all together! First, position the furniture, and then decorate with all the fun accessories.

With each piece added, you’ll have fun watching your She Shed come to life!

Decorating a She Shed at Kloter Farms

Decorating a She Shed at Kloter Farms

Add Furniture and Accessories to your She Shed

Add Furniture and Accessories to your She Shed

Adding Furniture and Accessories to a She Shed at Kloter Farms

Adding Furniture and Accessories to a She Shed at Kloter Farms

Adding Furniture and Accessories to a She Shed at Kloter Farms

Adding Furniture and Accessories to a She Shed at Kloter Farms

Adding Lights to a She Shed at Kloter Farms
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Step 7: Create a Welcoming Retreat
It’s not just about the inside. Make your She Shed part of the landscape by adding flowers, stones and rocks, bushes and more.

Welcoming Retreat

 

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