23 Garden Shed Ideas for a Beautiful Backyard Escape

If you’re a hobby gardener looking for garden shed ideas, why not level up and create a dreamy backyard getaway that is equipped with both essentials and stylish extras to turn it into a bonus living space? From reclaimed and rustic to polished and chic, let these garden sheds in a range of styles and sizes inspire you to create a backyard destination that helps you tend to your garden and your self-care, too.

• 01of 23A Tinker House Donna Reyne’ at Tinkerhouse Trading CompanyThis potting shed, or Tinker House, as owner Donna Reyne at Tinkerhouse Trading Company calls it, is small, but full of light and the perfect spot to start some seeds or repot a plant. The pea gravel and pavers make a clean, dry entryway as well as the perfect spot to add a few containers and even a raised bed. It’s the little details in the carving of the wood and the arch of the windows that make this house so elegant.Continue to 2 of 23 below
• 02of 23Garden Shed + Greenhouse Ursula Carmona of Home Made By CarmonaBlogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona built a DIY garden shed and green house oasis in the backyard. Styled with the same care that she used to decorate her home, the space is both practical and an inviting place to pass the time.Continue to 3 of 23 below
• 03of 23Customized and Practical Carlene at Organized ClutterHardcore gardeners sometimes like the ability to keep their tools and mess out of sight. If that’s you, take a look at what Charlene, at Organized Clutter, did with customizing this shed from one of the big box stores. The bright green hedge is the perfect foil for the weathered gray paint color and the galvanized steel planters keep the color scheme going. You can make any pre-fab shed your own, with a bit of paint and elbow grease. The latticework at the bottom of this shed suggests it is on a raised foundation on top of a dry and level layer of pea gravel. This is a garden shed that is meant to do work and last for years.Continue to 4 of 23 below
• 04of 23Potting Station Cindy Gardner at French GrayIf you are only using your garden shed to store tools, light is not crucial. However, if you want to create a spot to linger and display your garden tools and plants, you will want as much natural light as possible. Cindy Gardner, at the blog French Gray, has set up a beautiful spot for potting up new plants and watching them grow. The multi-paned windows provide plenty of spots to display pots where they will be in easy reach when needed. The vines, inside and out, blend the outdoors with the interior of the shed.Continue to 5 of 23 below
• 05of 23Use Reclaimed Windows Ursula Carmona of Home Made By CarmonaUrsula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona used reclaimed windows to build this DIY garden shed and greenhouse. Painting the windows black adds a dose of chic to the outdoor space. A large work table with a black painted base blends right in.Continue to 6 of 23 below
• 06of 23Plenty of Storage Kevin at The Nitty Gritty Dirt ManThis garden shed is as beautiful as it is practical. Kevin, at The Nitty Gritty Dirt Man, walks us through how he created this 10 ft. x 10 ft. storage shed. He’s made sure there is room for all the necessities in there, with shelves, drawers, a potting table and even room for the lawn mower. There’s a radiator for heat, although those slanted windows must do their share to keep the shed warm. There’s nothing like going into a potting shed in late winter to start some seeds and get a whiff of wet soil. Continue to 7 of 23 below
• 07of 23Accent With Gold Ursula Carmona of Home Made By CarmonaUrsula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona used gold accents to add some bling to her backyard garden shed, like this rolling cart. A chair styled with a botanical print throw pillow creates a spot to rest and contemplate the plants and flowers.Continue to 8 of 23 below
• 08of 23Creative Garden Retreat Lobster and SwanLobster and Swan turned this English country garden shed into a creative space for reading, writing, and painting watercolors. Decorated with a reclaimed wood wall, art, vintage furniture, and dried flowers turns the space into a wonderful haven for creating and recharging.Continue to 9 of 23 below
• 09of 23Botanical-Themed Decor Ursula Carmona of Home Made By CarmonaThe interior of this glam garden shed from blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona is decorated with black and gold botanical wallpaper and framed botanical art to echo the surroundings.Continue to 10 of 23 below
• 10of 23Greenhouse Lounge The Traveling ApartmentThis backyard garden shed greenhouse from The Traveling Apartment includes a lounge space decorated with lanterns hung from the roof, thrift store art, and an armchair and round table with a portable lamp for after-hours use.Continue to 11 of 23 below
• 11of 23Flower Station Sarah Szwajkos PhotographyThis garden shed flower arranging station is a flower gardener’s dream. Equipped with a sink and butcher block island, with scalloped open shelving to hold a multitude of vases, the airy space is painted white and decorated with a vintage flower chandelier that lends it timeless cottage charm.Continue to 12 of 23 below
• 12of 23Garden Shed Workshop Sarah Szwajkos PhotographyThis spacious garden shed is equipped with a large work bench that includes a picture window that lets in natural light and makes the space comfortable to spend time in potting plants and tending to other projects.
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• 13of 23DIY Four-Door Shed The Owner Builder NetworkLooking for tool storage that is attractive but won’t take up too much garden real estate. This clever shed is made from four salvaged doors and features shelves and hooks inside. The storage belies this sheds size. You can find the easy instructions on The Owner Builder Network’s site and have this shed up and functioning in a weekend.Continue to 14 of 23 below
• 14of 23Garden Shed Wall Storage Sarah Szwajkos PhotographyShallow built-in shelving along one wall of this airy potting shed provides a place to store garden tools and rows of terracotta pots that double as decor. Sage green wall paint has a soothing, natural feel.
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• 15of 23Home Office Shed Finding LovelySet in a backyard green space filled with raised garden beds, this backyard garden shed-style home office from Finding Lovely is a tranquil spot for a home-based HQ.
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• 16of 23Garden Retreat Lobster and SwanThis English country garden shed turned backyard getaway from Lobster and Swan is decorated with reclaimed materials, art, and plants.Continue to 17 of 23 below
• 17of 23Garden Gate Finding LovelyAdding a pretty garden fence and arched trellis gate leading to this backyard garden and home office shed from Finding Lovely makes it feel private and keeps the garden beds secure.
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• 18of 23Garden Shed Mini Bar Lobster and SwanLobster and Swan added a tea station, a mini bar, and a comfy daybed to this backyard garden shed to make it the perfect place to steal away for a break from the world.Continue to 19 of 23 below
• 19of 23Multifunctional Shed Calimia HomeCalimia Home installed simple freestanding storage and a small work table for potting supplies in this multipurpose backyard structure. A round table and chairs creates a spot for relaxing and staying awhile.
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• 20of 23Pegboard Storage Wall Ursula Carmona of Home Made by CarmonaA pegboard wall is a practical way to display tools in this stylish garden shed from Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona.Continue to 21 of 23 below
• 21of 23Swedish-Style Shed Lobster and SwanThis Swedish-style garden shed from Lobster and Swan is located in an English country backyard, painted Swedish barn red to give it an authentic feel.Continue to 22 of 23 below
• 22of 23Tile Backsplash The Traveling ApartmentThis backyard garden shed and greenhouse from The Traveling Apartment is decorated with a vintage tile backsplash, copper sink, and under-sink curtain for affordable hidden storage.Continue to 23 of 23 below
• 23of 23Reclaimed Decor Lobster and SwanInside of this Swedish-style garden shed from Lobster and Swan, reclaimed pallet wood window shelves hold plants and a rustic DIY workbench creates a space for projects.