Suggestions on improving the look of outdoor shed
21 days ago
OK, so I go out the door, and this ugly shed is in my face. Suggestions appreciated on what I can do to "pimp" it up - it's not a great time of year to be doing anything now, but what would YOU do? All ideas appreciated, (with images too if possible), plants, paint, murals, mirrors, pots, you tell me! - but low cost or no cost especially welcome (but happy to save up for investment pieces too). The shed is 8 foot wide, and 9.5 foot tall, and all the other walls around it are stark white too. I love and have access to discount stores like IKEA, JYSK, Home Bargains, Argos, The Range, Dunelm, TK Maxx etc etc. Thanks everyone; bring it on!
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I think it’s just a bit boring so you need to add some planting, trellis or a mirror to make it look like it has windows
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