Is it difficult to focus on work while sitting at your kitchen table? Are your favorite hobbies getting buried under household chores? Do you find it easy to doze off on the couch after clocking out instead of hitting a workout like you intended?
Whether you realize it or not, your environment is full of subtle cues that shift your attention in dozens of different ways. We mentally assign habits to the environment where they occur: home, the office, and the gym. However, a frustrating problem we deal with now is that home often becomes our space for everything. We work at the kitchen table and the couch. We eat in the dining room and the living room. We use the garage for hobbies and storage.
When we use the same space for so many things, it becomes hard to zone in on any one project or goal. They all run together. So, how do we counteract the distractions and loss of focus and motivation?
Many people are using the tactic of creating a second space outside their homes. Buying a new house may not be an option. But a shed? Now that’s a game-changer. The basic backyard shed, considered by most people to simply be a space to stash items, has incredible uses beyond its reputation.
Over the years, people have expanded their lives and productivity by transforming the humble shed into various incredible uses. Here are a few of our favorites.
Space to Work
Working from home isn’t going anywhere! Our culture has come to love the flexibility of working remotely, and it’s bound to continue. Still, it creates unique challenges. It may feel impossible to overcome the distractions that accompany remote work, but necessity has often led remote workers to come up with clever solutions.
Office Space
You may not recognize it, but working from your kitchen and living room blurs the lines between work and personal life, making it difficult to focus on either. Work/life balance can quickly go down the drain when your space to relax is also your workspace.
Utilizing a shed as an office space is an innovative way to guarantee better focus and separate your work and personal life.
Space to Unwind
It shouldn’t be hard to relax in your home, yet for some reason, endless to-do lists and unfinished projects shout for our attention even when it’s time to wind down. We attempt to rest but rarely feel fully refreshed. Curating a space away from the constant reminders of daily chores can be vital for true relaxation.
Hobby Sheds
A hobby shed is a designated area for pursuing interests like gardening and woodworking. Similar hobbies and the vast amount of supplies they require will be right at home in a hobby shed.
She-Sheds
A she-shed is a cozy, private retreat designed to unwind, work, or have fun. Often decorated to reflect personality, she-sheds are perfect for hosting friends or private hideaways.
Man Caves
More than just an answer to ‘Where in the world will I store my hunting stuff?’, sheds are the perfect place to build a man cave. Whether you want a place to watch sports or a dedicated gaming room, a shed could be your best bet. Spacious enough for a pool table or entertainment center, the ways to personalize sheds into your favorite spot are almost endless.
Guest Houses
Time with friends is vital, yet many people don’t have enough space in their homes to host overnight guests comfortably. Once again, moving or expanding the house is often not an option, so having a plan B is ideal.
Enter the shed guest house! There are so many ways to craft a cozy space in sheds. Conversation and friendships can thrive in spaces curated to be as welcoming as possible. A designated guest house is an enchanting way to prioritize your friendships.
Space for Personal Growth:
As life rushes by, we tend to work, sleep, and repeat. But what about the goals we always hoped to reach and the projects we dream of accomplishing? Getting out of a rut and leaning into personal growth is hard when our spaces are built only to support our routines. How does one find time and motivation to study, work out, and hone skills?
You guessed it, sheds can be a powerful asset in your journey to elevate your knowledge and abilities!
Home Gyms:
There are a myriad of reasons why we shy away from the gym. Expensive memberships, long drives out of the way, and the discomfort of working out around other people often keep us from sticking to our New Year’s resolutions.
But the public gym isn’t your only option! Even if your house doesn’t have room for a home gym, if you have space for a shed, your problem is solved!
Creative Studios
It’s undeniable that artists need refreshing spaces to evoke their creativity. Staring at a blank wall isn’t inspiring for anyone, and trying to dream and craft in crowded cubicles or windowless offices can be next to impossible!
Having a dedicated space designed for creativity to flow could be the key to unlocking your best work yet!
Conclusion
Considering how much work it will require to level up your new shed into your dream space may be overwhelming. But you don’t have to put in all the effort alone! If you buy a shed from The Olde Sale Barn, we can help you with the interior. We offer a building package with insulation, paneling, and rough wiring.
Ready to have a space that allows you to organize your life and focus on your priorities? Read our Shed Buyers Guide or call us today!