Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways: Big Ideas for Small Backyard Destinations
by: Debra Prinzing
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Virginia Woolf was right. Women–and men, it turns out–yearn for a room of their own.
But instead of a little nook beneath the eaves, that room is now a shed. Today’s sheds, however, are not dusty shelters for plants and tools. Lace curtains have replaced cobwebs, charming antiques stand where shovels and rakes once rusted, and instead of corrugated walls, you will find cedar shingles and window boxes. Sheds are stylish and elegant and offer a hassle-free and affordable way to create more space without undergoing a major renovation. They function as artists’ studios, writers’ retreats, yoga dens, entertaining pavilions, children’s playhouses, garden rooms, or serene hideaways for any personal pursuit.
In Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways, Debra Prinzing and William Wright showcase twenty-eight innovative and beautifully imagined spaces from New York City to East Hampton, from Seattle to San Diego, and from Atlanta to Austin to Santa Cruz. Some are elaborate and luxurious; others are delightfully modest. They are built in urban gardens and suburban backyards and tucked away on rural properties.
Stunning, lush color photography graces Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways, bringing the reader into each space and face-to-face with all its nooks, crannies, and details; the text describes how the owners’ needs and interests inspired the shed practically and aesthetically. With sample plans for building a shed, advice on the practicalities of designing and decorating it, and thoughts from backyard philosophers who celebrate the appeal and possibilities of simple structures, Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways is both an inspiration for creating your own backyard destination and an armchair journey to some of the country’s most private and serene places.
Virginia Woolf was right. Women–and men, it turns out–yearn for a room of their own.
But instead of a little nook beneath the eaves, that room is now a shed. Today’s sheds, however, are not dusty shelters for plants and tools. Lace curtains have replaced cobwebs, charming antiques stand where shovels and rakes once rusted, and instead of corrugated walls, you will find cedar shingles and window boxes. Sheds are stylish and elegant and offer a hassle-free and affordable way to create more space without undergoing a major renovation. They function as artists’ studios, writers’ retreats, yoga dens, entertaining pavilions, children’s playhouses, garden rooms, or serene hideaways for any personal pursuit.
In Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways, Debra Prinzing and William Wright showcase twenty-eight innovative and beautifully imagined spaces from New York City to East Hampton, from Seattle to San Diego, and from Atlanta to Austin to Santa Cruz. Some are elaborate and luxurious; others are delightfully modest. They are built in urban gardens and suburban backyards and tucked away on rural properties.
Stunning, lush color photography graces Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways, bringing the reader into each space and face-to-face with all its nooks, crannies, and details; the text describes how the owners’ needs and interests inspired the shed practically and aesthetically. With sample plans for building a shed, advice on the practicalities of designing and decorating it, and thoughts from backyard philosophers who celebrate the appeal and possibilities of simple structures, Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways is both an inspiration for creating your own backyard destination and an armchair journey to some of the country’s most private and serene places.
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- Ideas galore
Just as each house has a style of its own, so do these sweet "sheds" display individual personalities. There are ideas for every taste and budget. I particularly enjoyed theNorwegian-style "stabbur" (since I'm half Norwegian!) but the takeaway idea is to have a roof over your head (grass optional) with an outdoor rug and a table. Great potential for those with a walkout basement: "Sweet Retreat" with a 10x10 walkout room as a portal to a patio. Both the room and the patio rely on cozy furniture ... Read More
Rating: - packed with ideas and inspiration
I love this book--it reminds me of how I used to pore over the Sears Wishbook when I was a kid, studying all the possible options for inclusion in my letter to Santa. The shed and design ideas help me reimagine my existing garden--despite the lack of shed space--by letting me see how the structures work with the landscape around them. So even though I only have space for fences and arbors, the gorgeous photography gives me inspiration for creating views, making plant choices, and understanding scale ... Read More
Rating: - Big Ideas/Great Destinations
With this publication, I was expecting to get a view into the lifestyle designs behind out-of-doors structures.What I got was a passionate challenge to develop my own design for a backyard get-away that, until this book, I didn't know that I needed.There are literally hundreds of wonderful pictures that connect the reader with the details of the illustrated spaces.The words connect you with the feelings and decisions of the owners, builders and/or designers.This is a dreamer's book.It's a sensuous, ... Read More
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- Too much fluff
This book is a disappointment. I was looking for ideas on how creatively to use an outbuilding's interior space. What I got was countless arty photos of knick-knacks contained within the featured buildings. So many of the photos are close-ups of decorating details that it's often impossible to get a sense of the overall space. Too much fluff, not enough real content. This one goes on ebay today.
Rating: - I beg to differ with Dennis...
I originally put this text in the comments section by Dennis' review but figured no one would see it there because of his negative attitude.
I beg to differ with Dennis. I am the creator of the "Mod Pod". I was flattered and eager to help contribute to Debra's book. This is not a how-to-build-a-shed book. I have been planning a shed of my own in my very modest East Austin home. Even being the creative person that I am, I took inspiration from several projects presented in this book. I intend to build ... Read More
- Ideas galoreJust as each house has a style of its own, so do these sweet "sheds" display individual personalities. There are ideas for every taste and budget. I particularly enjoyed theNorwegian-style "stabbur" (since I'm half Norwegian!) but the takeaway idea is to have a roof over your head (grass optional) with an outdoor rug and a table. Great potential for those with a walkout basement: "Sweet Retreat" with a 10x10 walkout room as a portal to a patio. Both the room and the patio rely on cozy furniture ... Read More
- packed with ideas and inspirationI love this book--it reminds me of how I used to pore over the Sears Wishbook when I was a kid, studying all the possible options for inclusion in my letter to Santa. The shed and design ideas help me reimagine my existing garden--despite the lack of shed space--by letting me see how the structures work with the landscape around them. So even though I only have space for fences and arbors, the gorgeous photography gives me inspiration for creating views, making plant choices, and understanding scale ... Read More
- Big Ideas/Great DestinationsWith this publication, I was expecting to get a view into the lifestyle designs behind out-of-doors structures.What I got was a passionate challenge to develop my own design for a backyard get-away that, until this book, I didn't know that I needed.There are literally hundreds of wonderful pictures that connect the reader with the details of the illustrated spaces.The words connect you with the feelings and decisions of the owners, builders and/or designers.This is a dreamer's book.It's a sensuous, ... Read More
- Too much fluffThis book is a disappointment. I was looking for ideas on how creatively to use an outbuilding's interior space. What I got was countless arty photos of knick-knacks contained within the featured buildings. So many of the photos are close-ups of decorating details that it's often impossible to get a sense of the overall space. Too much fluff, not enough real content. This one goes on ebay today.
- I beg to differ with Dennis...I originally put this text in the comments section by Dennis' review but figured no one would see it there because of his negative attitude.
I beg to differ with Dennis. I am the creator of the "Mod Pod". I was flattered and eager to help contribute to Debra's book. This is not a how-to-build-a-shed book. I have been planning a shed of my own in my very modest East Austin home. Even being the creative person that I am, I took inspiration from several projects presented in this book. I intend to build ... Read More
