What is the most underrated part of your house? The loft, the basement or the spare bedroom? Chances are it’s your shed. It’s astonishing how many people do not realize the potential of their humble garden shed, using it as nothing more than a place to keep their garden equipment and tools. That is a real waste of the space that a shed gives you. Here’s why. Smart Storage Investing in some smart storage solutions will free up a huge amount of space in your shed. Instead of haphazardly throwing everything in there, think about getting some ceiling shelves and some large cabinets. That way you can keep your summer garden furniture in your shed during the winter and all of those rusty nails you can’t bear to throw away – your old bicycles too – without them taking over the space. Once you have cleared an area in your shed, you should start to get a feel for its potential. Take Up That Hobby! For every hobby that exists, there’s a shed where it could happen. Whatever you’re into: making music, making pottery, painting, playing snooker, working out, dancing or yoga, consider moving to your newly liberated shed and you’ll reap the rewards. All of the above activities are either noisy, messy, require a lot of space, or in the case of yoga and working out, require calm surroundings. Provided your shed is big enough, you can rediscover your love of ‘20s jazz, impressionist art, physical exertion and meditation, taking it to new heights. Create Your Ideal Environment Whether you want to assemble model airplanes or write a novel, the shed could well be your solution. A lot of people struggle to concentrate and be productive in their homes, where they’re surrounded by screaming kids and electronic distractions. Move to the shed and you’ll have to make that space your own, making you feel that it is your space where you can do what you want and do it to the best of your abilities. Create a space that you will enjoy by: · Decorating. Decorate the walls, put down a carpet and give the interior a good lick of paint. · Finding suitable furniture. You may want a lazy boy, you may want a stool. Either way, it’s in your interest to be comfortable. · Insulating. Keep out the cold with insulation, double glazing and a portable heater. · Connecting up your shed. Run an underground power cable from your house to your shed as well as an Ethernet and TV cable if you require internet and TV. (This is a lot easier than it sounds). · Filling it with personal items. Fill your shed with objects that you hold dear. Whether it’s memorabilia, a random piece of junk that you’re really attached to or a kettle that puts a smile on your face, stick it in that shed. Make use of your shed in a personal and creative way and you’ll never look back. It will be your personal space where you can come and do your best work, come to relax and forget about more pressing concerns, or just your favorite place to take a nap. Either way, don’t waste the space your garden shed gives you. Antoni Swidlicki is a content creator for Garden Buildings Online.
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