My Garden Shed Transformation (Ramshackle to Cute She Shed Potting Shed)

Two months ago we bought a new home with an old dilapidated shed at the back. You convinced me to keep it and try to renovate a garden shed that others (including me!) might have consigned to the tip. This is what the new potting shed looks like after rebuilding the floor, painting it, and sprucing it up. Let me know what you think, especially of the COLOR!
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[@tulipsmoran5197]

Great job! You'll enjoy that little potting shed for years to come and will find an affinity for it because of the hard work restoring it. One thing that I've done with new floors in old shed/barns is to make sure to seal the best you can the space between the floor and the shed walls. otherwise every kind of rodent and snake will make it their home. What I've done is to take 2x4 and cut them to fit between the vertical studs. By laying them on their widest side, you will be flush with the front edge of the stud. By attaching the 2x4 to the wall and floor, you will have effectively joined the walls and floor closing off any points of entry. To make the job easier I use liquid nails construction glue and the job goes really quite quickly.

[@good-timeshomestead2183]

On our Homestead we love old things that are new. The money we save and we just love the older look. I am so glad to see you give it new life. It will still do what you need it to do and saved you money. It looks like it belongs there. Love the colors. We are excited for you, and what you will be able to do with your new place. Everything is looking amazing around there. All the hard work is showing off. Thanks for including us in your journey. Happy Gardening

[@iracnia7]

Fantastic, what a transformation! Traditionally canes were hung in a hammock from the ceiling, in the highest part of the roof. The hammock is simply made from three pieces of garden twine, or stronger string, or even ribbon, if you please. One end, and the central string are fixed and the one at the other end can be undone to more easily insert the canes. This is the most economical use of the space, and is also usually the driest place so they will not suffer from damp or rot.

[@debbiefox5518]

Love the shed and the colour is gorgeous! You could put a window box under a couple of the windows to make it even prettier.

[@artistinagarden]

Lovely old shed! You made it useful again! Those windows are amazing! Perfect colour choice! The old tools are the perfect accent and reminder of what it once was to where it is now! 🌻

[@michelekreutz7439]

Love your choice of color for your shed. Looks great.

[@BlackDogDesigns]

I love how the shed turned out, the color is beautiful.

[@fredrickofficial5674]

Hello..shary How are you doing today?

[@grinchlette]

Yay!!! I’m so happy to see you decided to give the old shed a whirl! Beautiful color!

[@soledadmullin7113]

Triple cheers to the beautiful result (and to all the hard work). It looks beautiful and functional with the new floor!

[@debbymajor9865]

She’d looks wonderful x

[@stelaroibas3192]

You look really happy, so loving to see it in so good conditions after the fixing time and looking forward to following your new potting adventures in it ☺️

[@OurIntrovertedHomestead]

Your "new" shed is beautiful and I am also a lover of blue(and green). I'm so happy for you and your new beginnings!

[@karenhilliard5673]

WOW, looking good there! You've done a wonderful job!

[@paul-oram]

Looks good, I painted my garden house the same colour. Judging by the natural oil stains coming out of the greyed wood, its built from Red Ceder which is pretty durable, but now you've sealed it with paint it should be fine for a good while. I would suggest adding a gutter and small water butt which will also help with stopping any further rot. Now the frame is secure you can pull out the bottom side planks and replace them. I recently bought a secondhand greenhouse made from red ceder. the wood was also grey and stained - but I hand planed every piece down to reveal as good as new wood underneath. After oiling every piece I rebuilt it - it looks as good as new. I am very glad you took the plunge - its very satisfying to reuse and repair.

[@robinr1714]

What a fabulous transformation! Love the blue--it's my favorite color as well!

[@davidthescottishvegan]

What a great transformation of a old, unsafe shed to a safer shed for the meantime. Tanya and Josh have done a excellent job. I like the colour Tanya has chosen and she has good taste.

[@1Lightdancer]

Love your New- Old refurbished shed! Blue and white are so classic! And that Josh came home in time to do the floor! I'd be tempted to turn it into my art studio!

[@sherryageesa]

Beautiful and creative! Love that it still looks quaint and old. Good job!!

[@Katydidit]

I agree! Totally creative... so inspiring!

[@TracyisCrafty]

Love your salvaged shed

[@propahippy3480]

Wow! Congratulations 👏 What an absolute transformation 💙 I love Cuprinol's Barleycorn blue, especially with the white windows 🪟 It felt really nostalgic as it reminded me of my Dad's old shed. I have a shed roof and floor to replace which my partner commondered to me before he passed away last year with MND. It is a big, daunting project and I know there are millions of big ass spiders in there. I have severe arachnophobia!! You have really inspired me to reclaim his 'man cave' into a new workable, crafting space for me. Thank you for sharing your video, inspiration, hacks and positivity ❤ Tam ~ South Wales, UK

[@johnwilson6954]

Tanya, like you I love the colour design of blue with white trim. As for any other suggestions, after the roof is repaired I would paint the inside ceiling white, and install a solar powered light system that will allow you to pot up seeds or bulbs when natural light is not sufficient (early morning, late evening, early spring, late fall, winter, rainy days, etc). I think I would also put the potting-up table on the opposite side you indicate in order to be able to look out at your greenhouse, bushes, trees, flowerbeds, and cats while you work. And perhaps a cheery window-box of pelargoniums, petunias, and potato vines wouldn't go amiss. Love your channel! Greetings from Ontario, Canada...😊

[@rebeccazody1278]

I am so glad you did not rip the shed out. It will be serviceable and loved. Happy. Waiting to see the potting bench project. I made one this summer but it is sitting outside, so not quite the same. Love your new home.

[@carolynclark8780]

Kudos for renovating the old shed instead of tearing it down. It turned out wonderfully well. Love your color choice.

[@kimsgarden777]

So lovely.~ I love the combination of the outside blue and the inside white. I could feel your effort. I wish I could have that. 😊👍💖

[@hazelc5321]

Love it, the colours are great and go really well. It almost looks like a new shed 😁

[@shorty8256]

I just love the blue color looks fantastic! You did an incredible job! Love it!

[@julesa245]

I love the shed, great to see things being recycled as usual on your channel. Xx

[@randibrevik1961]

Looks good! LOve the blue, and the function as a potting shed!

[@barbararoyal6139]

I love the color too it looks very welcoming and peaceful what a great job you’ve done thank you for sharing it🌻

[@emptynestgardens9057]

Love love love and can't wait to see the potting bench and all your supplies organized inside! 💙🌼💙🌼💙🌼💙🌼💙🌼💙🌼💙🌼💙🌼

[@MorningsattheAllotment]

Looking great! I absolutely adore the colors. We were not very happy with our allotment shed originally, but I got so much positive feedback when I filmed a shed tour and we're really not in a position to replace it, so our next step (possibly this winter) will be to paint it in order to preserve it for as long as possible. I don't think bright blue will go over too well with our plot neighbors (we're right on the main path), but I'm very tempted after seeing yours... 😉

[@blondbear2]

Bravo for giving the Girl little facelift. Love the blue and white. Blue is like green in the garden, it blends in and you don't see. ❤

[@KeithSilva2]

I recommend painting the floor with floor paint. That will protect the new wood and help it last longer. There are specialist floor paints that are meant to take the wear-and-tear of a floor. They are usually a light gray color. The renovation is great! As long as wood is sound, we should keep it and do just what you have done. The finished shed is charming. It seems it's good to have Josh around. :-)

[@johnwilson6954]

And perhaps a rubber mat or two to keep Tanya from slipping on the paint wouldn't go far wrong either. Good idea!

[@maryhoffman9551]

What a wonderful transformation!

[@richardszwast3454]

You could stabilize the cracked glass by running a bit of silicon along the crack. I have done that on my greenhouse.

[@Katydidit]

Thanks for sharing that tip!!

[@greeneyedflower2408]

You did a fantastic job! That was a tremendous job but it looks amazing and safe.

[@chrishobsonwhalen5238]

I love the color so much! So nice that you were able to save that structure, it's full of charm. And even though it may not last a long time, it will give you a chance to know what space works and does not work for you. Terrific job. I'd love to have a shed like that in my space, right now I have a metal storage shed and while that's great for storing all kinds of items, I'd love something aesthetically pleasing like yours.

[@Katydidit]

It's quite lovely, she did a great job!!

[@fiendeng]

Loooove it !! The blue on white is fantastic Josh has one sick beard 😆👌

[@cozyhomemakingvibes]

That’s hard work! Well done.

[@francineh.7825]

The colour is so beautiful!!! Love it 💖

[@health.bites.5615]

What a lot of space! And the color is super lovely! I am hoping I can renovate ours this summer or fall.

[@UnSharon]

I love the blue color! Good choice!

[@Outaboutdetecting]

Awesome video.. I want to build an entire shed out of pallets one day.

[@carolbarber7066]

What a beautiful recycled shed…well done to you for saving it! Just shows how some tlc can save these old treasures. Maybe a couple of brackets on the back might be a sheltered place for storing those long canes.

[@LizNicholsArt]

OR brackets on the ceiling.

[@clareellam1615]

It’s great you managed to salvage the shed, my new shed is a second hand one and it’s been painted green with Cuprinol beetroot colour door, the door has new black iron hinges on and I’ve just bought guttering for it. Good tip about gorilla tape to fix the roof, my felt is still watertight but looks messy as has loads of weird battens on it for some reason, and I was going to change it but might try and salvage it for a while by taking off the battens and taping where they were to be sure taking them off doesn’t cause leaks!

[@carolineowen7846]

I had similar with my shed when I moved in 2 years ago. For the roof, I managed to get some Johnsons felting sealer, it was pricey at £20 a tin, but I managed to give the shed roof 2 coats, only used half a tin. Got it from Screwfix.

[@gardengatesopen]

That Blue is a FANTASTIC choice!!! LOVE IT !!! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@juliemcgugan1244]

I love my shed. It only stores my equipment, because it doesn't have windows, but it was more than I arrived with, and I am thankful for it! Your new shed looks fabulous, Tanya! Love the colour!

[@pamelabrasher8363]

Really like the shed and look forward to seeing you build the potting table 👍🏻

[@Katydidit]

I cannot wait for her potting table build-out as well!

[@betsyvanweerdhuizen5316]

Your shed turned out great! I think your color choice was perfect. I’m also a lover of blue. We (husband and I) salvaged a Model A garage when we bought the neighboring property. We moved the old garage on a hay wagon to a temporary location. It sat on the hay wagon for 2 years before we had time to pour a cement foundation and set it in place. It’s now my garden shed or she shed and i love it. Like your project, it took hours and hours of cleaning, repairing wood, and a new split cedar roof. We added a small door and windows since it originally only had huge garage doors on one end. So much work but it was worth it. Love following along on your journey and watching you renovate and refurbish your beautiful property. Thanks for sharing your progress. P. S. I’m from Washington State, USA

[@Katydidit]

What a project! However it sounds wonderful!! You should share that journey in a vlog!!

[@stevendowden2579]

what a great job you done on your shed and i love the colour

[@marietownsend8396]

My husband and son built a 450 sq. ft. 2 story shed out of salvaged wood, stair case, floors, 5 windows, 2 doors with screen and it was meant to be something temporary. It's now been almost 30 yrs. and it is still standing as our work room, potting area and you name it building. The mice are another story, it didn't cost anything but a roof. I love what you did and the cute blue shed and may last you longer then you think. Anyone that gardens need a place for all that it takes to grow a garden. Much goodwill across the pond from Michigan

[@beautyawakenmack5971]

💕 💝 ❤️ Love the color of your shed redo!!😊

[@robinmiller1783]

Fabulous! One thing I suggest from experience, is shelving is best mobile. Because it can be rearranged in the future. Built in is fine, but mobile is advantageous. Also mobile is awesome when you want to have a good Spring clean.

[@nenac3741]

Beautiful shed. Love the color!

[@vivienrhodes4248]

Fantastic and the blue colour reminds me of blue jeans. Always a popular choice like blue delft and blue Wedgwood china

[@michaellippmann4474]

Hi Tanya Your shed looks great! Colour is perfect...and with some love and attention (keep up with replacing rotten wood, etc.) there is no reason that the shed should not last another 20 years! Just get on top of that rot and cut it out and replace. Always better to re-use than to build new... Have a great day and great Job!!! Mike 🇨🇦🍁

[@nancysnow6088]

enjoyed your presentation very much!! GR8 JOB!! now I need to do this to an old shed!

[@cathykirkmcrae7727]

We took an old shed and completely redid it, right to the roof. Put in tongue and groove siding inside and out, window boxes on the outside. Divided the back portion in to storage for garden stuff, with a dutch door. I turned it into a craft shop, painted a faux rug at the front door. I loved that spot so much!

[@constancerichardson3412]

I love it you did a great job I love so the distressed walls...

[@marilynhull-parkes7927]

Absolutely fabulous, it looks great love it..

[@barbrosen8925]

Well done, Tanya & Josh!

[@altheab.8907]

Love what you did with your shed. The white inside is really nice., and blue is my favorite color. I’ve always wanted mine white inside so things could be found more easily….no windows in mine. May I suggest you plant mint around it to keep out the mice and critters. There is a type of creeping mint I’ve been looking for, but have not found locally. Mint is invasive, if you cut down with the lawn mower it should be ok and not spread as much and it smells so good. Good luck with all your endeavors. Looks like a lovely piece of property.

[@AC-jl6su]

Very beautiful......i love it! Really well done!

[@vivianking8143]

Old is always so full of character, and although most may think to just tear it down, there was more than enough 'good bones' still left in your shed and you have done a very creative, wonderful job at brining life back in it. I like it very much. In Joy

[@barbsmyth2697]

the shed is fabulous...and blue being my favorite color, is a perfect pick...you and josh did a crack up job with all of it...enjoy

[@TheBking01]

It’s amazing and charming,I like that you were able to fix it up😊 The colors you use fit in perfectly

[@conniemcgehee2851]

Looks great the color is perfect

[@maepablo9011]

Beautiful color

[@jeanneamato8278]

Looks great with perfect color. I love shelves and hooks which would go great with potting bench. Glad you kept it. An area behind shed for overstock pots and trays would be helpful.

[@kathleen4831]

She's a sweet, blue potting shed (practically smiling now). I hope you enjoy each other's company for many adventures to come. Happy creating, potting, dreaming ...

[@ingridskitchengarden]

It’s beautiful 👏 👏 👏

[@sejdherb9738]

Love what you did with your old shed. It looks beautiful. Your have an amazing garden and I just love your videos. ❤🙂

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

Great colour!

[@simonjandrell5897]

Looks Amazing

[@mollym1780]

Tanya, your she shed is a thing of beauty now! Love the colour. It's a good job you don't mind hard work 😉. Looking forward to seeing the future projects that come from your snazzy new workspace. Best wishes.

[@lissyadams6497]

Great job. I love the colour you've chosen. Hello Josh, first time I've seen you. I'm loving your book Tanya, in and out of it all the time since it arrived. My first garden is just wonderful thanks to you and a couple of others I follow. Thank you so much x

[@krukiruki]

Greetings from faraway Russia! I am delighted that this is all done by a girl alone without help,this is respect,take care of yourself.

[@fzjohnson]

Perfect colour. I love it. Shame it can't become a little guest room for Summer visits.

[@chillstudio545]

Nice and Amazing sharing 🌷🌷

[@gabrielacutrera2190]

really lovely!!!!

[@PrettyAliceNight]

Wow nice job!

[@dawndawn6946]

Very nice! I would’ve had to throw it out and get a new one. I don’t have the power tools or knowledge (or patience) that you and Josh have. It worked out really nicely for you! Can’t wait to see the potting bench build.

[@Katydidit]

Me too! She did a amazing work, and apparently, also put quite a bit of thought into it along the way!!

[@jaynemar1]

Fabulous!

[@EmmaMorgan09]

I found this as I was about to demolish my old shed. It’s huge! But I think I will try to renovate it…

[@Lovelygreens]

I'm glad that we spruced mine up -- it definitely saved a lot of money!

[@homesteadinthehood11212]

Nice renovation; thank you for sharing. Be well and be safe. Peace

[@EmmaMorgan09]

I hope you kept the old shears!

[@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden]

Looks amazing! I love the colour.

[@helenmcgill5563]

Great video and very timely as my next garden project is renovating my own potting shed 👍

[@vidallares8055]

Great job! Nice shed and green house.

[@noraluisedonnelly]

Lovely ❤️

[@carolineowen7846]

Shed looks great :) awesome job :) I managed to get some Johnsons, waterproofer for felt and flat roofs, a bit pricey at £20 -5tin, but will easily do two or more coats. (from screwfix) .

[@em_l4757]

l have been enjoying watching the video. It looks nice and lovely 💙😍

[@pitaontiveros3602]

Pretty

[@deborahcoyle7612]

It’s fantastic! Great color choices inside and out and why not salvage it? If it lasts five years that’s a good amount of time and it’ll let you come up with a plan for your dream shed.

[@misstrcarter]

The shed looks great. I love the color. I would be worried about rodents getting in all the gaps. Are you going to try to remedy that or are you thinking the shed is only going to last a few more seasons anyway?

[@janicegalloway5636]

Love, love, love your new old shed. I love the colour too and that you managed to save it...for a while anyway ❤️

[@susanhuff3642]

Just lovely! Can't go wrong with blue 🔵. Have you considered painting the interior roof as well? I've also heard painting the roof light blue supposedly deters bugs.

[@melodybecker2309]

Another suggestion - paint the ceiling and put bamboo and wood in some framework in ceiling so it's out of the way. Why not some window boxes under front windows!!! The sky is the limit on ideas!!!

[@fullgardening]

Wow so beautiful 🌺🌺🌺🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Nice new video