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Making your wooden shed look attractive doesn’t need to be a big project. It won’t take much, but the colour, layout, and its surroundings can make it look more put-together. What follows are a few ideas and tips that can help bring yours in line with the rest of your garden. Ready?
How to Make Your Garden Shed Attractive
Give your wooden shed a fresh coat of paint
(Customer’s Image: BillyOh Keeper Overlap Apex Shed)
Paint does a lot for a shed. It pulls everything together and gives it a cleaner, more finished look. If the timber is starting to fade or peel, this is one of the quickest ways to lift it.
Greys and greens usually sit nicely next to planting. Neutral colours like black or grey can make the structure look sharper and more deliberate. And if your shed’s in a shaded spot, a lighter colour is your best bet to accentuate it.
Don’t leave the door and trims out. You can match them to the main colour or go for a clear contrast. You’ll find more options and ideas here: The Best Paint Colours for a Garden Shed
Change the shed position
(Customer’s Image: BillyOh Expert Tongue and Groove Corner Workshop Shed)
Sometimes the shed ends up in a spot that just doesn’t work. Maybe it blocks the view or looks like it’s been shoved in. Should that be true, have a walk around the garden and look at it from a few angles.
Does it draw too much attention or look disconnected? Shift it, even for a bit, or line it up with a fence or border. It also pulls the area down when the ground around the shed looks bare or patchy. Consider adding a path, a few slabs, or some gravel to make it feel less like it was just plonked there.
When you move your shed, remember that the base also needs to move with it. Ensure you prepare the new zone with a solid, level surface.
Build a landscape around it
(Customer’s Image: BillyOh Master Tongue and Groove Pent Shed)
Another reason why your shed could be looking a bit lost is that there’s nothing around it. In that situation, frame the base to give it more shape.
Lay a short path to the door, edge the sides with gravel, or build a small border using bricks or sleepers. Even adding a raised planter nearby will do the trick. You just want the shed to stand out a bit more, and this guide has more tips: Garden Design Ideas Surrounding a Shed
Invest in a shed that looks good on its own
Replacing the shed might be the better route if you’re for a change. Take this chance to pick a model with an upgraded look in terms of design and features.
Most basic sheds use thin overlap cladding, and they can look plain, but you have better options than that. Shiplap or tongue and groove sheds, for one, have a neater finish. The boards sit flush, the lines are cleaner, and the whole thing feels more solid.
Plastic and metal sheds are another option. They don’t need painting and often have a cleaner, more modern look that suits smaller spaces.
Stay on top of upkeep
Even after painting the shed, finding the right spot, or fixing up the space around it, you still need to keep it tidy. Leaves build up, weeds creep in, tools get left out—it all adds up. If overlooked, the shed and its area can end up looking messy again, no matter how much work you’ve put in.
This applies even if the shed is brand new. It can still lose its impact if everything around it starts looking cluttered. Refer to our shed maintenance checklist to build your routine.
Consider adding more wooden outdoor storage to keep the surrounding area neat and clear of clutter.
There’s no set formula for making your shed look better, but we hope these ideas and tips give you some options to try. And when it’s time for a new shed, browse through our selection of quality garden sheds!
