Barely Recognizable Remodel
This baby blue backyard shed had seen better days. Though completely functional, it was a curb appeal nightmare. The beat up paint job and the fact that the outbuilding seemed to just float in space was not doing this yard any favors.
After
With a modern paint job in dark charcoal, this shed now serves as the anchor for a patio. The side of it even creates a “wall” for this outdoor room, complete with decor. It’s an oasis for this family, and the envy of everyone on the street.
The $12 Makeover
On the face of it, this shed looks like a tetanus shot waiting to happen. Some homeowners might have wondered if the tiny building should just be scrapped.
After
But what an amazing difference a coat of paint can make! And it required nothing more than what was already on hand at the house. A $12 hinge and handle kit finishes off the doors. That may be the best return on investment anyone’s ever made!
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Adding Function (and beauty)
Many pre-fab sheds look like they just fell out of the sky and into a yard, with no thought about integrating them into the landscape.
After
This pre-fab shed gets the star treatment, with a paint job, the installation of shutters, and a ramp for wheeling in lawn mowers or wheelbarrows. Surrounded by simply landscaped beds and a small patio, it becomes an attractive focal point.
Fantastic Painted Accents and Awning
This barn-style shed served a stint as a backyard tiki hut. But with weeds encroaching and ants setting up house inside, its party days were over.
After
It's unbelievable how $40 worth of paint, trim, and decorative accents could transform this space. The awning adds a a finishing touch at no cost—it's simply a repurposed yard tarp, attached to a wooden frame. Flanked by some fresh plantings, this brilliant makeover gets 5 stars.
Gutted and Repurpose
Never mind about the exterior. The interior of a pre-fab shed is no stunner. If you want to use it for a workspace or art studio, rather than a garden tool storage space, you’ll need to soup it up inside.
After
That’s exactly what happened to the inside of this shed, now a bona fide art studio. After adding a window, running some electric, and insulating it, the owners finished it off with drywall and trim. Paint and shelving were the final touches that made this the perfect work retreat for a full-time artist.
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If you're interested in more makeovers, consider:
Before & After: 9 Totally Amazing Mobile Home Makeovers
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7 Easy Budget-Friendly Backyard Makeovers
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