Create an outdoor
oasis with a
personalized shed
T
he backyard. It’s your oasis.
Your happy place. Your second
living room. It’s the place to
go not only for “me” time - but
quality time with friends and family.
This National Barbecue Month, the
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association
wants to help you make your
backyard the best backyard it can be.
Think sheds. No, not your
grandparents’ tattered shed filled
with a dusty mower and 30-year-
old paint brushes. We’re talking
highly personalized sheds. Intimate
covered spaces that keep the sun’s
rays out but bring the summer in.
Outdoor sheds come in all shapes and
sizes and can be personalized to fit
within all types of lifestyles. From fun-
filled tapsheds where friends gather
for a margarita and grilled salmon
to an intimate she she d stocked with
wine and cheese or even a hobby shed
for the family to play board games
while munching on braised ribs
and root beer, sheds can do it all.
2 . Stick to a theme: A craft shed, a 4. Less is more: When designing
relaxation shed, a party shed - there
are so many options when it comes
to creating your perfect shed. Choose
one theme and tailor all decisions
around your theme of choice. For
example, if you decide to go with
a relaxation shed, choose calming
colors and peaceful decorations. an outdoor shed, it is easy to go
overboard. Remember to keep it
simple and that you want to have
enough room to entertain guests
and to hang out in your shed.
Keeping things minimal will also
ensure you stay within your budget.
3. Utilize your resources: Your shed easy way to customize your shed is
with a coat of paint. Choose a paint
color that goes with your theme.
Then invite friends and family over
for a day of painting fun in the sun.
is a part of your outdoor space and
you should utilize all the free beauty
that nature has to offer when it comes
to decorating your shed. Build your
shed under your favorite tree to
offer natural shade or decorate your
shed with dried flowers or vines.
5. Remember the exterior: One
For more tips on making the most of
your backyard, visit www.hpba.org.
Building a personalized shed can
be a daunting task. Consider these
five tips to help you create your
ideal outdoor oasis just in time
for summer:
1. Have a plan: Are you starting
from scratch or cleaning out an
existing old shed? What’s the
theme? What’s the budget? What’s
the goal? How much room do you
have to work with? Before you start
building your shed, make sure you
have a plan in place. You may be
eager to jump right in but it’s much
easier to follow a well-laid plan
than to make decisions on the fly.
JUNE 2018
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