First, there were actual caves. Then came man caves. Then busy women needed their own quiet reprieve from the world, and so the backyard haven known as the “she shed” came to be.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorites, from posh garden studios to shabby-chic potting rooms.
Get inspired, then get away from everyone.
Whether it’s for reading, crafting or indulging in a fave hobby like gardening.
No dirt allowed in this elegant hideaway.
Ever say, “This is why we can’t have nice things”? Solution: Put all of your nice things in your own private place. (Hello, prized ceramics collection.)
And a 45-minute nap in a quiet hut surrounded by lavender.
Plop your bungalow at the back of your property and practically disappear into nature.
Just add a great book and a bottle of wine.
The secret to transforming any shed into the tiny colonial of your dreams.
This cutie features upcycled doors and windows.
Bonus points for a cozy fire pit.
For some, it’s about blurring the line between indoor and outdoor space…
It’s about creating a glorified bunker that says, “leave me be.”
With modern conveniences, clean lines and lots of light.
Like this Scandi-chic pod fit for a hygge goddess.
Add a bistro table and call your bestie. The backyard wine bar is open for business.
