Page 10 May 31, 2018 EL SEGUNDO HERALD
Five Tips on Creating Personalized Sheds
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(BPT) - The backyard. It’s your oasis. Your
happy place. Your second living room. It’s
the place to go not only for “me” time - but
quality time with friends and family.
This National Barbecue Month, the Hearth,
Patio & Barbecue Association wants to help
you make your backyard the best backyard
it can be.
Think sheds. No, not your grandparents’
tattered shed filled with a dusty mower and
30-year-old paint brushes. We’re talking
highly personalized sheds. Intimate covered
spaces that keep the sun’s rays out but bring
the summer in.
Outdoor sheds come in all shapes and sizes
and can be personalized to fit within all types
of lifestyles. From fun-filled tapsheds where
friends gather for a margarita and grilled
salmon to an intimate she shed stocked with
wine and cheese or even a hobby shed for the
family to play board games while munching on
braised ribs and root beer, sheds can do it all.
Building a personalized shed can be a
daunting task. Consider these five tips to help
you create your ideal outdoor oasis just in
time for summer:
1. Have a plan: Are you starting from
scratch or cleaning out an existing old shed?
What’s the theme? What’s the budget? What’s
the goal? How much room do you have to
work with? Before you start building your
shed, make sure you have a plan in place. You
may be eager to jump right in but it’s much
easier to follow a
well-laid plan than
to make decisions
on the fly.
2. St ick to a
theme: A craft shed,
a relaxation shed, a
party shed - there
are so many options
when it comes
to creating your
perfect shed. Choose
one theme and
tailor all decisions
around your theme
of choice. For
example, if you
decide to go with
a relaxation shed,
choose calming
colors and peaceful
decorations.
3. Utilize your
resources: Your shed
is a part of your
outdoor space and
you should utilize
all the free beauty
that nature has to offer when it comes to
decorating your shed. Build your shed under
your favorite tree to offer natural shade or
decorate your shed with dried flowers or vines.
4. Less is more: When designing an outdoor
shed, it is easy to go overboard. Remember
to keep it simple and that you want to have
enough room to entertain guests and to hang
out in your shed. Keeping things minimal
will also ensure you stay within your budget.
5. Remember the exterior: One easy way to
customize your shed is with a coat of paint.
Choose a paint color that goes with your
theme. Then invite friends and family over
for a day of painting fun in the sun.
For more tips on making the most of your
backyard, visit www.hpba.org.
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