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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Before & After: Our Garden Shed


Our garden shed has a new lease on life.  Here is an up close and personal 'before' shot, in all it's glory...



and, this is how it looks now!



This quick DIY project took about a day, and cost us $222.00.  Here's a breakdown:

- new (black) roof shingles, $30 per box and we used 4 boxes = $120.00
- roofing nails = $29.00
- 2" x 1" wood trim (to frame the the tiny windows), = $9.00 for 15 linear feet
- paint, $34.00 per gallon and we used 2 gallons = $64.00


I had a bit of trouble deciding on a suitable color (I didn't want it to be too blue, too purple, too black...).


But, I finally selected Behr Premium Exterior Paint in "Cracked Pepper" (in a flat finish), and used Martha Stewart's "Popcorn" in exterior semi-gloss for the trim.  We LOVE how it turned out.



It now has become a stylish place to house the brand new riding mower (there it is, off in the distance)...


And to celebrate the new shed, I bought myself a darling pink azalea bush.


How cute.

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34 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 5, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    very nicely done! amazing how cute something as practical as a shed can look when given a little love and attention. thanks for sharing!

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  2. MaryBethMay 5, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Wow! a beautiful transformation!
    Can I fly you out here to do that to my interiors?

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  3. MichelleMay 5, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    It looks so good! That definitely motivates me to get outside and work on our shed a bit.

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  4. BetsyMay 5, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    O.K. - You've inspired me. Glad to have found your blog.
    Betsy

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  5. Jenny at LGNMay 5, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Gorgeous!!! Love the color choices and the landscaping! Want to come do my house now?? :)

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  6. Kelly@TearingUpHousesMay 5, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    What are those fantastic greens you put in front? (I'm a black thumb.) I love how full they are!

    Kelly

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  7. the red bungalowMay 6, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    oh what a great upgrade! I'm loving your new plants to. :)

    Bre @ http://theredbungalow.blogspot.com

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  8. UnknownMay 6, 2010 at 1:27 AM

    Great work...but what really struck me is how large your yard is and how beautifully landscaped it is. I'm so jealous!

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  9. FranMay 6, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Gorgeous! I love it. You guys did a fantastic job!

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  10. AnonymousMay 6, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    This came out amazing! Thanks so much for the details. it's so nice to know that such a transformation doesn't have to cost a bundle!

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  11. JenniferMay 6, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    It looks awesome! Like a brand-new shed. Look at your big, beautiful hostas too!

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  12. BrookeMay 6, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    My jaw dropped when I saw the before and after pictures! WOW! And I love the gorgeous full plants in front.

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  13. AnonymousMay 6, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    What a great transformation! I'm so amazed at how it just took a few tweaks.

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  14. Pink WallpaperMay 6, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    wow, it looks great!!!!

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  15. RLGMay 6, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Incredible. The shed looks so crisp and fresh. LOVE the paint colors. So bang on! xoxo

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  16. bazaarofserendipityMay 6, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    it looks soo great! i just love it, it looks brand spankin new!

    www.bazaarofserendipity.blogspot.com

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  17. Sixty-Fifth AvenueMay 6, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    I was scrolling up and down about 10 times to see the before and after and compare. This is such a beautiful garden shed!! I can't believe how sad and dreary the before pictures are. Great job!!!

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  18. Kristina at desajn.nuMay 7, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    really beautiful done!! I wrote about it in my swedish interior design blog if you didnt mind.. =) I referd the readers here :)

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  19. bluehydrangeaMay 7, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    What a difference!!! Love it!

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  20. Fargerike DagnyMay 7, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Gorgeous!!

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  21. Gina GMay 7, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    I love the paint color and especially it's name "Cracked Pepper". Did the name have anything to do with why you chose it?

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  22. paulaMay 9, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    oh my, I love.

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  23. The Townsend FamilyMay 11, 2010 at 7:08 PM

    GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! And NOT surprised!!!!! xoxoxoxo

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  24. Dayka RobinsonMay 12, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    i LOVE this!

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  25. Wide Span ShedsMay 14, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Hay nice

    After modification Garden Shed lokks tooo good..

    Great...

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  26. Melissa Marie HeadMay 18, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Lovely transformation it looks great! Amazing what a bit of paint, landscaping, and new shingles can do.

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  27. A Perfect GrayMay 18, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    wow! what a difference! looks wonderful...

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  28. Rachael AnneMay 18, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    The difference is amazing! The trim around the windows alone made a big change. What did you do the concrete infront of the door? It looks darker.

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  29. Wide Span ShedsJune 3, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    So, nice

    This will help a person to prepare a plan to build a nice shed.

    So, please keep updates in it.

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  30. SharonJune 11, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    It looks fabulous! And completed in about a day?! Great job.

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  31. BarbaraJune 12, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    I love what you did, which shows that a little care can turn an embarassment into a real asset. Way to go!

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  32. AnonymousJune 14, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Wow!!! That's a shed I'd love to have in my yard :)

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  33. SHERRY HARTAugust 3, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    WOW...I want to move in :) I am constantly amazed at the power of paint!!!
    Sherry

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  34. TJApril 17, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Love it! What kind of plants are those in front of the shed? Thanks! :)

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