Design your own She-Shed
Interiors expert Sophie Robinson shows you how
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Interior designer and TV presenter Sophie Robinson is renowned for her colourful interiors, peppered with quirky vintage finds and unique crafting treasures. So who better to show us how to design the perfect outdoor crafting space?
- Top tips from interior designer Sophie Robinson
- Sophie designs the ultimate She-Shed
- Pretty Roller blinds add a fun finish
- Vinyl flooring adds a warm touch
See Sophie Robinson design her own crafting She-Shed
Sophie Robinson is a TV presenter and interior designer, who you may know from BBC2’s The Great Interior Design Challenge. She loves rich, dark shades combined with punchy pops of colour, and that's exactly the treatment a plain garden shed was treated to when she designed a 'She-Shed' for us. This video shows how she got on and reveals a few insider interior top tips we're sure you'll love.
BE INSPIRED BY Our gallery showing how Sophie Robinson styled her She-Shed
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Nelda Fruity and Betsy Mustard Roller blind fabrics
Sophie began by creating an inspirational Pinterest mood board combining dark colours, punctuated with rainbow brights. She narrowed down her Roller blind fabric choices to two pretty florals that would work perfectly within a garden setting.
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Sophie chooses her paint colours
Sophie really does love colour! She paints the exterior of the shed in a practical, yet dramatic ash black decking stain, and chooses bold and bright colours to contrast with the brooding exterior.
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Sophie’s upcycling tips – create tin can storage jars
A good crafting shed needs plenty of storage to hold all your tools and materials. Sophie incorporated a whole range of inspirational and quirky storage ideas, including fun metal buckets and old tin cans decorated with wrapping paper.
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Sophie chooses vinyl flooring from our range
Because this is a practical crafting space, Sophie wanted a floorcovering that would stand up to the inevitable stains and spills. She chose Homestyle Swan Taupe vinyl flooring which is wonderfully warm and soft underfoot, but also moisture-resistant, hardwearing and stain resistant.
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Sophie’s gorgeous Roller blind arrives!
The She-Shed is now ready to be dressed, and our expert advisor arrives to fit Sophie’s made-to-measure Nelda Fruity Roller blind. Sophie fell in love with the cheeky, retro feel of this ditsy floral print. The bright colours echo Sophie’s paint choices and help to bring the overall scheme together.
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The finished She-Shed
Here is the finished look, complete with welcoming planters at the door. Sophie’s inspirational She-Shed is packed to the rafters with original, quirky features and creative ideas. She has created an Aladdin’s cave of treasures that you’ll love to escape to.
Craft your very own She-Shed
If you’re desperate for a space to call your own, but lack the budget or space to extend, your garden shed could provide the perfect solution for your needs. With more and more people looking for extra space for their hobbies, we challenged interior stylist and designer Sophie Robinson to transform a humble wooden shed into the ultimate crafting space.
Sophie’s love of colour, along with her creative ideas for upcycling and re-purposing everyday objects, resulted in an Aladdin’s cave of treasures, which cleverly marries a functional workspace with an inspirational décor and a homely feel.
Sophie chose practical Roller blinds and stain-resistant vinyl flooring to complete the transformation from humble shed to a stunning garden room.
Watch our video to find out more about Sophie’s She-Shed and hear her top tips designing a unique space that reflects your own personality.
If you’re planning your own garden room, request an appointment with one of our expert advisors and together we’ll help you choose the perfect window dressings. Choose from hundreds of gorgeous designs and practical fabrics, including moisture-resistant, blackout, thermal and wipe-clean options. We’ll even measure up and fit your selections all ready for you to enjoy your garden escape.