Transforming an Ugly Fishing Shed to a Pretty Potting Shed!
by
Caroline
When we moved to the lake we had this 10x10 shed that the previous owners had used to clean fish.
We ended using it to store stuff for a while. It had some redeeming qualities like electricity and running water, but it was U.G.L.Y.!!!
It is one of the first things you see when you come up to our house and I knew I wanted it to be functional, but pretty.
We ended using it to store stuff for a while. It had some redeeming qualities like electricity and running water, but it was U.G.L.Y.!!!
It is one of the first things you see when you come up to our house and I knew I wanted it to be functional, but pretty.
My goal was to block a lot of the wind without totally obstructing the view and of course to de-uglify it!! I also still wanted access to the 3 areas of the yard around the shed.
I added a longer countertop, painted a faux tile floor (http://www.hometalk.com/diy/floors-ceilings/the-flip-that-was-almost-a-flop-faux-tile-floor-30dayflip-8284756), an upcycled enamel table (http://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/furniture/enamelware-table-up-cycle-30dayflip-8112373), a couple of chairs (http://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/kitchen-dining-furniture/have-you-bottomed-out-30dayflip-8101398), a recycled light (http://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/slaughter-the-70-s-an-ugly-ligh-re-do-8248468)
I also added some muslin curtains with burlap ribbon as trim (I have no illusions that they will last forever out there but they were cheap to make and I will just enjoy them as long as they last) , used drop cloths to make the covers for over the counter top and sink that hides plastic pots and other "non-pretty" things.
I also added flower beds in the front (http://www.lessonsfromthelake.com/build-flower-bed/)
There is lots more to see and I would love for you to stop by the lake (via the blog, of course!) to see the rest of my new potting shed!
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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You made this space Beautiful. I love it.
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Wow, amazing job. Looks so pretty now!!! enjoy your new space
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@Deezie Thanks so much!
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