If you’re like me, since the dog days of summer began, you’ve been longing for the cool, crisp days of fall to arrive. The days are shorter, the temps are cooler, and the colors are brighter… Finally, fall has fallen! And what better way to enjoy this amazing season than to don your comfiest sweater and socks, curl up with your favorite warm drink and a dig into a great book or craft! If you’re lucky enough to have a she shed all to yourself, you’ve have the perfect spot to enjoy every moment of this captivating season.
If you don’t yet have a she shed, you’re in the right place! Quality Built Exterior is an experienced shed contractor, so they can build a she shed to order. Choose the shed style that complements your main house and your needs, from the siding to the roof to the size and shape, plus any upgrades like window boxes or a cupula.
Whether you’re just getting your shed built, or it’s already in place and just needs some fall flair, here are a few pumpkin-spiced ideas to cozy it up.
Introduce a pop of your favorite fall hue
First and foremost, a splash of fall color is needed to usher in this oh-so-colorful season. No need to feel limited to just orange—other traditional fall colors include yellows, navy and red. Or go bold with deep jewel tones, like eggplant, maroon and turquoise. Just a few throw pillows, a fun flower arrangement, and a pumpkin or two will do. Consider bringing the outside in with branches from the shed rafters or dried grasses in a vase. Don’t go overboard, but bring in enough color to have you reminiscing about childhood memories of leaf pile jumping and pumpkin carving!
Bring on the blankets
Soft textiles are essential for fall decor. Add a few blankets to your space—on chairs and benches, in baskets, or even on blanket ladders—to bring in both function and design. Try finding a mixture of plaid patterns, fall colors, and various textures and weights for the best balance. Fabrics such as velvet, wool, burlap, and even faux fur emote fall. Go ahead, you can never have too many blankets (especially on cool fall nights). Keep a few in a basket on your she shed porch for easy grabbing on the way to the firepit.
Add candles for a yummy scent
Nothing smells like fall more than cinnamon apples, pumpkin pie, and toasted marshmallows! What better way to bring those familiar fall scents into your she shed space than with a few carefully placed candles? Experts say that smell memories are the strongest type of recollection in the human brain. So, if some of your favorite memories include fall baking and s’more-making over a bonfire, then candles will help bring back those happy moments. Of course, candles also introduce gentle lighting. Choose your candles carefully—in small spaces, air quality is extremely important, so look for pure soy, beeswax, or vegetable-based-wax candles or melts when possible. If you prefer to get your glow on minus the scent, try battery-powered candles or even string lights as a trendy alternative.
Warm up with a fireplace or space heater
If your she shed has a ductless mini-split air conditioning system, you should be covered when it comes to keeping your space warm and toasty. If not, contact a local contractor who can help install a unit for you that will not only keep your she shed warm, but also dry, thus eliminating moisture problems in the future. If you don’t have a mini split, then even a small electric space heater will do. Bonus cozy points for heaters that look like rustic wood stoves or actual fireplaces! Or why not go all out and open the doors onto your she shed’s patio and firepit area?
Stock your beverage bar and bookshelf
Curling up with a good book while sipping a warm, toasty drink just makes any day feel like fall. From copper cups to rustic pottery, to speckled campfire styles, the cozy mug options are endless! But who wants to have to run back into the house every time their cup is empty? Consider installing a beverage bar in your she shed to keep the wonderful flavors of fall right at your fingertips. Your exterior contractor can install a built-in bar for your shed, you can get one from a furniture store, or you can pick up a vintage find at a local antique shop for a unique twist. Check out this blogger’s fall-themed she shed beverage bar for inspiration!
Need help creating the she shed sanctuary of your dreams? Contact Quality Built Exteriors today. We install sheds and have the expertise needed to finish the interior for you too. That way all you have to do is decorate, relax, and enjoy! Need help with that patio or custom firepit for fun fall family nights? We can help with that too!