You are probably already familiar with the term “man cave” as men have been claiming a room in their homes for years as theirs. And that’s good. Everyone should have a space where they can go to relax, unwind and enjoy their free time. So where does that leave women? Well, until now, it left them wishing they could have a man cave of their own. The good news is that women have now carved out a niche for themselves called a “she shed.” Women finally have a place of their own where they can retreat to when then want to get away from it all. A place where they can relax, unwind and enjoy their hobbies, crafts and time with friends. But what exactly is a DIY she shed? That’s what we’re going to answer for you while giving you some ideas and inspiration you can use to create a she shed of your own.
What Is A DIY She Shed?
A she shed might be a shed and it might not. In other words, a she shed is a space that is a designated spot for a woman, or anyone else, who wants a space of their own. The term she shed is just that, a term that’s used to indicate a designed retreat for women. And sometimes that’s a shed and sometimes it’s not. Many she sheds are not actually a shed at all. A she shed can be any spot that is set aside for a woman to call her own.
Where Should I Build My DIY She Shed?
If you want to design a she shed, you will need to begin by finding a space that’s big enough for the retreat you want to build. An old backyard shed is one option. Or you can find a she shed kit and build one from scratch. Of course you can use any space you want to designate as a she shed. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a shed or even a structure in your backyard. It could be your patio or sunroom, an old recycled greenhouse or something else. But for the sake of this article, we are going to focus on using a backyard shed to build or design your she shed.
How Should I Begin Designing My DIY She Shed?
Building or designing your she shed is something you are really going to enjoy and something you can continue creating as time goes on. There are so many different ideas and options you can use that it really is endless. So you need to begin by thinking about what your interests are and what direction you would like to take your she shed. For example, do you want a themed she shed such as: A 50’s retro theme, a place where you can do your crafts or hobbies, a reading and relaxation nook, an office, yoga studio or something else. Once you have your basic idea in mind, you can then begin to design your she shed around your interests and ideas. Make a list of everything you want included, such as what paint colors you want to use? What accents and accessories will you include? Do you want a porch on your she shed? What about a matching picket fence?
A great place to get inspiration and design ideas is pinterest.com. Pinterest comes complete with thousands of unique ideas and designs. Anything from a dollhouse look to an art studio to garden retreats with plenty of pictures. And many of the Pinterest boards offer step by step directions you can use to recreate the look they have shown you. So all you have to do is browse through them and pick one you like. This will also help give you ideas you might not have otherwise thought of.
What Can I Use To Sound Proof My She Shed?
You might want to build your she shed in the backyard or some other outdoor space, which in many cases could require some soundproofing, if you want that space as a quiet respite for your enjoyment. This can be easily achieved through the use of a somewhat new product called Purple. Purple is a line of drywall that is acoustically enhanced, reliable and easy to install, which makes it perfect for DIY jobs. Additionally, Purple brand drywall is also moisture, mold and mildew resistant and therefore perfect for an outdoor she shed.
What Other Features Should I Include With My DIY She Shed?
Skylights. Having enough light in your she shed is going to be important. Installing a skylight is something you will find helpful and it will give you some much needed natural lighting. Your local home improvement store can help you do this and many of them have DIY shed skylight videos online as well.
Mirrors. Adding mirrors to your she shed will make it look and feel bigger; therefore, if that’s something that is important to you, then you could install some mirrors to get the effect you want.
Chalkboard Paint. Strategically placed chalkboard paint can help you make your she shed more versatile. You can make parts of your she shed multifunctional quite easily when using chalkboard paint, which will also make it more easy to change the look and feel anytime you want by changing what’s on that particular spot. This is great for changing the ambiance of your she shed for holidays and other special events.
Picket Fence. A nice touch for your she shed is a quaint little picket fence that matches the look of your space. This will help define your area and give you some added space for gardening or other hobbies you want to include, but that don’t quite fit within the she shed itself.
Flooring. You can take your she shed a step further by adding some distinctive flooring. You can install some beautiful decorative ceramic tile or anything else that fits with your taste and your needs.
Porch. If you like to be outdoors, but still want the ambiance of a she shed, why not give yourself the best of both worlds by adding a front or back porch to your she shed. This will enhance and extend your space while giving you the option of being outside when you so choose.
French Doors. An attractive feature you can add to your she shed is French doors. This will give you more natural lighting while enhancing the look of your space. And again, your local home improvement store can help you with how to do this via their DIY shed French door installation videos.
What Can I Do To Make My She Shed Unique?
It’s your she shed so technically you can do anything you want with it. However, if you like nature and the great outdoors, or if you would just like something that’s a little different, why not install a live plant covered she shed or roof garden. There are plenty of unique she shed ideas online and you can find them by doing a quick internet search. So have some fun and start designing your DIY she shed today. Then you can reap the rewards and enjoy your efforts for years to come.
2 Point Highlight
1. Women have now carved out a niche for themselves called a “she shed.”
2. AÂ she shed is a space that is a designated spot for a woman, or anyone else, who wants a space of their own.
