Decking Out The She Shed

Men have known for a while about the benefits of a space to call their own, but this summer the Man Cave may have to make space for a new retreat- The She Shed! Cute and oh so quirky, the She Shed might look like a prettily painted garden shed from the outside but step inside and you’ll be greeted by comfortable seating, clever storage solutions and oodles of originality and style. But other than looking beautiful, what are the benefits of having a She Shed, and how do you go about creating one? Here’s our essential She Shed planning advice!

1) Anchoring to a sacred space

The brilliant thing about the She Shed is that they don’t have to take up too much space. Look at what you have already, is there a garden shed that could be given a new lease of life, maybe an ancient Wendy house or even an outbuilding? Claiming a dedicated space can have huge benefits for your wellbeing says creative coach Nicola Rae-Wickham who is trained in neuro linguistic programming. Nicola said: “In NLP ‘anchoring’ is where a certain state, emotion or feeling is associated with a particular stimulus. On being exposed to the stimulus you are able to recall the memory and therefore the feeling. Feelings of wellness are often anchored to dedicated spaces such as She Sheds, so on entering the space you naturally feel better.”

2) Unleash the creativity

Once you’ve earmarked the space for the She Shed, it’s time to have a think about how you might use the space. Many women have an existing hobby or would like to be more creative, and the She Shed can provide the perfect zone to create- whether that’s writing, painting, gardening, practicing yoga or anything else that comes to mind! Therapist, mentor and Life Coach Lynn Anderton said: “My own She Shed provides a space for storing gardening tools and for revamping old furniture which allows me to leave paint out and be as messy as I want.  She Sheds really are useful but more importantly, we have that time on our own doing our own thing and creating stuff.” Kick start the creativity with a ‘creative wall’ full of inspiring ideas to help your creative juices flow, try the Urbaboxx 6 ft Wall Mounted Grid Mesh Display. You could even use it to store your gardening tools too!

3) Plan with your senses

Key to creating a space that you feel comfortable comes in allowing your She Shed to reflect your personality in a way that you may not be able to show elsewhere. So if you love bright colour, indulge, if neutral tones calm you then go with it. Shabby chic, rustic, minimalist, even opulent, this is your space to make your own. A tactile velvet chair, luxurious throws and even a chandelier, transform your She Shed into the space of your dreams.  Stress Reduction Expert Jane Evans says: “Planning it out using your senses will help your safety sensors chill out so you can too.  Smell is our most powerful sense. Work out the most calming natural smells that make your whole being go ‘ahhhhh’.”

4) Everything in its place

When you’re working in a small space, it’s essential that every little nook is used to best effect, and if your She Shed also doubles up as outdoor storage, or you have a lot of hobby gear, then you need to be clever with storage. With the addition of a wooden shelf, the pitched roof of a She Shed can become a space to pop some Really Useful Plastic Storage Boxes filled with bits and bobs that you might need for the garden. Cover the opening with some pretty fabric and you have the rest of the shed to play with. And for a real homely feel that doubles up as excellent storage, try the Urbaboxx Narrow Chrome Wire Shelving Unit where you can place your books, fresh flowers and little framed photos that will give your She Shed design some added oomph. Enjoy!

For more simple ideas on how to make the best of small spaces and provide the ultimate in shelving and storage, contact Urbaboxx.

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