Stylish Sheds Both form and function lead the way to a storage space you can be proud of by Antonio Reis Like many other spaces designed for performance, sheds are seldom a pleasure to look at. They’re usually an afterthought in the design process, utilitarian spots to stow away the unchic tools of the trade. Most gardeners, not surprisingly, opt for easy-care, quick-set-up, no-hassle sheds that get the job done with minimal complications. But why leave the canvas unpainted? Sheds can be integrated to complement garden designs, as the following gallery makes clear. A shed left unfinished is an eyesore, but a thoughtfully designed one is like a ribbon tied around a wrapped package—a posh detail that completes the garden whole. Utility masquerades as a grand finale Click to enlarge image Photo/Illustration: Brandi Spade The back of a property usually suffers aesthetically—especially in the garden, where it’s hard to find a neat and pleasant conclusion to the design without it feeling abrupt or empty. Not here. This colorful strip of containers draws focus to the shed, the terminus of this take on an allée. The building is connected to the rest of the garden by the repetition of the color blue. The yellow table in front of the shed is a welcoming sight (despite, oddly enough, the absence of chairs). It’s the perfect spot to conduct garden business that might prove messy. A deceptively efficient outbuilding
Posted on: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 22:02:20 +0000
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