She Sheds Style

She Sheds Style is such an inspirational book! As a lover of She Sheds, I found this book to be comprehensive, detailed, and fabulous. Unlike searching endlessly on Pinterest, this book has a clear path and covers everything from the whys to the hows. The only things that would make this book better are if it came with a She Shed contractor and a magic wand! 

I received this book from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

She Sheds Style by Erika Kotite is a great book of ideas, building instructions, and decorating ideas for a variety of themed she sheds. Wonderful color photos throughout and step by step instructions have photos, too. Very pretty and functional ideas.

I received a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  														
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With She Sheds Style, you'll browse ideas, step-by-step projects, and decorating tips from a variety of creative “she shed” owners—then add your personal style to your own shed!

It's no secret that the she shed revolution is underway and gaining steam. What is a she shed? It's simply any outbuilding that has been renovated, outfitted, redesigned, or otherwise reassigned into service as a refuge from the intense pace of modern life.

Consider it a woman's response to the “man cave” craze. Whether you already have that sought-after shed or are still in the dreaming phase, author Erika Kotite (She Sheds: A Room of Your Own, Cool Springs Press, 2016) will help you on your journey. You'll start by browsing the sheds and shed interiors, which range from modern and eclectic to rustic and shabby chic. Learn what architectural details play into a shed's look and consider how these elements work with your preferred decor.
Once you're charged with inspiration, explore loads of DIY projects and ideas from some of the most creative she shed owners around the world. A variety of front entrance ideas provide inspiration for welcoming guests to your space. Ideas for re-purposing furniture abound, such as transforming an old door into a drop-down potting bench. You can even extend your shed's impact beyond the walls with garden features like stepping stones and string lights. Most projects are shown with detailed, step-by-step photos so you can see exactly how the work is done.
So get started and create your own she shed style!

I have always wanted a she shed and threaten all the time to turn the balcony into one - but it's too darn hot out there all summer long!! This book is devoted to gardening-related she sheds so I did not get anything out of it as mine is more library and artist's loft .  If you are looking for a gardening-related she shed and are lost in the billions of photos on Pinterest, this is your book: there are beautiful photosgraphs and instructions for any kind of shed!!!

This book should come with a warning. 
But it doesn't so I'm going to give you a few !
Be warned,  after reading this book you will NEED a she shed. If you do not have the space or in fact a garden, you will NEED to move house. You will also NEED to furnish, paint and lay flooring with a strong possibility of NEEDING a decorative window and a drop down bar. 
If you don't craft, write or garden you will NEED to start just so you can justify said she shed.
If you have any more questions about the wonderful photos in this book,  or the fabulous examples of she sheds, colour wheels or brilliant guides on how to create and design a perfect she shed then just ask until then I'll  be down the garden measuring up .
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Beautiful book. I have spent hours reading this and looking at the wonderful photos. I know that I will spend more hours looking at it again. There are so many design ideas and instructions on how to do some projects yourself. Really well put together and really well thought out. There are some wonderful ideas for interiors that I will be trying to work out how to do myself.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

Fantastic book full of glorious photographs. So many different ideas for creating a personal space in a shed for women. The books includes ideas and instructions for decorating the exterior as well as the interior and also for making various pieces of furnish the shed with. My shed is currently painted like a beach hut in pastel colours but I’m now full of ideas for creating my next space.

How fun is this? So many she shed styles to explore both inside and outside. I love the whole she shed movement and the concept of a 'room of ones own', especially for women. I hope to have one of my own and maybe I'll move right in.

Don't be turned off by the name of this book, She Sheds are the feminization of Man Caves, and can be so cool that you would never want to go back into the main house again. And even if you hate the idea of girly-girl stuff, some of these sheds make great reading nooks, or cool places just to have a "room of ones own" as Virginia Wolfe said we should all have.

Although the plans and crafts in this book don't tell you how to build from scratch, they do offer plans on how to argument the kits that come out, as well as how to do patterns on your floor, or set up a desk, or shelving situation.

<img class="alignnone wp-image-4511 size-full" src="https://g2comm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-01-at-10.55.11-PM.png" alt="agmenting standaard kits"  />

<img class="alignnone wp-image-4510 size-full" src="https://g2comm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-01-at-10.57.03-PM.png" alt="shed with ivy over it"  />

<img class="alignnone wp-image-4509 size-full" src="https://g2comm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-01-at-11.04.52-PM.png" alt="shed with dutch doors"  />

The pictures are shed porn, and while you may have thought, going in, that this was something you never wanted, by the end of the book, you will have wanted to at least get out in the yard, and look for a place for your future "she shed" (but it is ok if you just call it a shed, so it doesn't sound like a female super hero.)

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

This book makes me so jealous, we have just moved house, and I had to leave my wonderful studio behind. Having read this book and drooled over all the wonderful photographs, picked up on some fabulous ideas, I am ready to build one - unfortunately I am probably not able, but the secret builder in me certainly wants to. - and you will too when you see these fabulous multi function little shed. 
They are what every women needs at the end of the garden, decorated by her hand and a place to get away from it all. This is what the doctor ordered.
I love this book, I really is easy to follow with  ideas and inspiration. There are some information on building some features but really not enough for one to tackle  alone from scratch - but if you already have a shed or garage  in your garden there are wonders you can do with it to make you your own with the ideas and inspiration from this book.

I really liked this book. It was bright and colourful, with lots of simple craft ideas, which could be put into a She Shed or in a child’s bedroom. Or even in the main part of a home.. There are a number of elements I will be having a go at myself.

Great read. Had lots to learn. Lots of wonderful ideas. Lots of pictures that helps too. It’s definitely a thing more and more people are getting into

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As a new trendy concept, the sheds are the mom garage space. Many women in America are adopting the trends to use Sheds as an escape and unique personal place to recover energies or doing any inspirational activity. Erika explains the decoration concepts including the chromatic circle, hanging garden and more. The book is illustrated by wonderful pictures of existing Sheds. A masterpiece!

This book is really interesting. I liked exploring different styles of sheds, some more netral colored and some more in bohemian and artsy styles. Some DIY are explainde and it gives a great inspiration book for people looking to build a shed.

Cute coffee table book! Great pics and instruction on how to make your own. Loved flipping through all the pictures and seeing all of the different style sheds.

I adore She Sheds. I've wanted one for a very long time. This book concentrates not only on the inside of a She Shed, but also on the outside, the surroundings, the ceilings, the furniture, the floors,... Wonderful. 

There are a lot of ideas in this book, like the faux brick floor, the hanging gardens, that I'll certainly try to recreate, though not in a shed, but in the rooms of my home.

Are you dreaming of having a She Shed? I am! I browse Pinterest like a hunting lioness!

This book goes beyond Pinterest and gives you full ideas and info.

Author Erika Kotite has emerged as the leading authority in the hugely popular She Sheds movement.Creating a She Shed has become a popular craze worldwide and has received considerable attention in major media outlets.This hardworking book features over 100 creative projects and tips designed specifically to help She Shed owners crete their own style.The follow-up to the hugely successful She Sheds book – which got media attention at print, online, TV, radio – for almost all of 2017

I highly recommend this book! Keep dreaming and maybe one day we will all have our She Sheds!

In a follow-up to her earlier work (She Sheds-A Room Of Your Own), Kotite expands on the idea of "She Sheds". Think a classier, more feminine take on the "Man Cave". 
The author offers tips and ideas on how to personalize your space to make it fit your own style. She tells you how to make a kit shed into your dream space. Enhancing the structure, both internally and externally. 
The book is loaded with ideas and projects. I think all of the projects are easily constructed, and should easily be able to be done on a weekend. 
Where the book really shines is in the photography. If one cannot get inspiration from the fabulous photos, then you never will. They really make the book!
My only issue with the book is that, thanks to the author, I may be losing my catch-all garden shed  to my wife, and will be put to work helping her build it out to her own tastes!

As a lady with a she she'd I loved this book. Great ideas that are very much achievable. A good selection of items that you can make yourself as well as design hints and tips.

Beautiful book with fun projects, both big and small. The sheds vary from rustic to whimsical to modern--something for nearly everyone. Oh, to have one's own She Shed!

Absolutely gorgeous colorful pictures of she sheds! A must read for anyone wanting to build and decorate their own she she'd! It's very instructional with many ideas for beautiful extras.

What lady wouldn’t like to place to call her own?  This book shows pictures of different She Shed designs but mainly focuses on the details on the inside and even some outside details such as paver laying,mosaic stepping stones and a neon sign(which I hope to make). Even if you don’t have a She Shed yet,there are several projects and ideas for everyone. Many of the sheds pictured were a little too bold for my taste but I loved the rustic and whitewash looking shed ideas. Ahh! Maybe one day.....

If you have ever dreamed of having a small, quiet space to call your own, you are going to love She Sheds Style by Erika Kotite. When I first saw this cover, I was hoping for a book that would transport me with some beautiful pictures to look at and imagine. Yes, this book has beautiful photos, but it also contains so much more! This book is full of projects that you can do to and within your she sheds style. These projects are within the grasp of people without a construction background, and they will give you the confidence to keep growing with your dream space.

Who needs a she shed? Honestly I believe all of us do - but they list out ideas for; artists, gardeners, people who need an extra room, home offices, social space, even a writing get away. So now that you know a She Shed is in your future, let's take a look at these incredible spaces.

You can start with a Kit Shed, think of a shed you would find at a hardware store made for tool storage. Starting with that structure, you can make it into a space for your specific goals. Or maybe starting with a greenhouse structure would fit your goals for light and airy even better. Here are some ideas they suggest for using a preexisting structure.

She Sheds Style Enhancements
Change out the windows
Invest in a great door
Upgrade the trim
Install a custom floor
Add exciting siding
Install built in shelving
Add window dressings

That is only the beginning! Knowing that these small homes have a special scale to consider for materials such as trims, this book walks you through ideas to concept all the way through building it yourself. You get pros and cons on materials such as using wood vs metal. Windows are called out for a variety of ideas to make your she sheds style as inviting and airy as your choose.

Next you get into the interior elements of your space and the fun really begins. You will explore walls and dividers, alcoves, built-in shelving, drop down tabletops, lofts, there are so many fun ideas to explore. One of the projects that this book includes is a Drop-Down Bar where a section of wall flips outside to create a new usable space for social gatherings. They provide complete instructions from tools and supplies to how to complete the project yourself.

Concerned that you are not artistic enough to make a beautiful structure, there is even a chapter on understanding color to help you pick out a beautiful palette.  Once you are comfortable with that, you can move on to decorative paint techniques to make your personal masterpiece. There is even a call out box to give you some Feng Shui Tips  which I found very interesting.

Going beyond the shed itself, there are even sections on choosing the right furnishings, whether you want a place to lounge or to be seated. This book will give you ideas, and lots more projects to consider in this section too. Whether you are ready to jump into making your she shed, or if you are just considering the possibility, this book will get you started in the right direction. I hope you have a fun journey!

This is a really fabulous, inspirational book if you're dreaming of making your own "she shed" or back yard workshop, sewing space, art studio, garden/potting shed, spare room, writing space or getaway. It's filled with gorgeous photos of "she sheds" of all different styles, from colorful and funky to country cottage. There are also lots of DIY projects for furnishings, floorings, windows, accessories and more, and decorating tips on choosing colors, planning locations, etc. It is truly loaded with gorgeous photos, projects and inspiration.

The only things I didn't like about this book were that it's not very practical for me -- I live in a cold climate where it's snowy in my back yard for more than half the year and I wouldn't have a way to keep the heat above zero without spending a fortune. Also, this is for women with lots of time and a fair chunk of money to make these spaces. It's all just daydreaming for me.

That said, there were a lot of projects that inspired me for my real home and some that I thought of recommending for my oldest child, who just bought a starter house for $4,000 (yes, really!) that's barely bigger than a shed. :)

If you're looking to create your own little getaway, this book will give you all the tools to do it and get you excited to begin. If you're just at the daydreaming stage, it'll still make you happy to flip through. Highly recommended.

I was able to view a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.

This book is a response to the first She Sheds book. The first book shares the idea of the She Sheds as a response to the very popular "Man Cave".

It proposes an idea for women to also have their own space for relaxation, creativity and more.

The She Sheds Style book, adds up on this idea, and even moves it forward from just a space to lounge or store craft supplies, to showing you that you can actually make this space beautifully decorated.

The first couple of chapters are a collection of introductions to the idea, and also a showcase of real people's she sheds.

The author shares these photos with small comentaries and critiques.

Then the book starts to show actual step by step projects, including list of materials and advice for these She Sheds projects.

There is a great variety of projects, from ideas to chose you decorating style, to painting, crafting and more.

All the DIY projects presented in this book are oriented to enhance and adorn you She Shed, but many of them can certainly be applied to decorating your home as well.

In conclusion, this book is a well roundup resource of inspiration, advice and DIY projects to help you bring your own style and decor to life and make your She Shed space perfect for your own needs and taste.

Lots of fun ideas for your She Shed! This book is the perfect gift for your friends & family who would love the idea of having a private getaway where they can read, paint, dream or write that novel.

In addition to an abundance of inspiring photographs, this book offers an introductory course to the architectural and interior design elements to consider in planning a she shed. It is easy to understand, and the instructions for the various projects provide all the necessary details. Even if you aren't planning to create a she shed, much of the information can be incorporated in other decorating projects. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to preview this book.

Leave it out as a coffee table book and let your visitors draw inspiration from all these glorious sheds. Fullt visual with a wide range of styles for you to raw from with mini projects and ideas to enhance your existing space.

The photography in this book really shines.  I won't lie - I have wanted a she shed for a while now and this book is chock full of wonderful, beautiful ideas.  The projects themselves seem pretty straightforward for someone who is just a little handy.  I definitely think that over a few weekends you could easily adapt a basic shed kit into something wonderful.  This is a great resource for someone looking to create your own personalized space. 

Thanks to NetGalley for a advanced peek at this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

She Shed Style
by Erika Kotite
	
A fantastic book all for woman; dedicated to spaces just for woman, a place for them to get away for the mundane details of everyday life. Men have had their man caves, game rooms and what-have-you room. It's time for women to have a space of their own, and not another place to do some type of work; but, a place to call our own. A place that is cozy, pretty, decorated in a style for the woman that owns it, to do with it likes to do, just for her; weather it is to: read or write, knit, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, sew or even to give her a place to grow plants. Giving a woman a space to call her own, give her a feeling of worth; for all the things she does for her family. A place to breath fresh air, see and feel the sunlight, or whatever she likes to do.

In Ms. Kotie book “She Shed Style”, she shares ideas; that I hope will shed some light and inspire more sheds to get converted in to a She Shed. A book that is not only bold; but, beautiful, and gorgeously inspirations that, it is possible to create that space just right for the other side of life, a woman’s space. I give this book two-thumbs up and five-stars. A must have for all woman, for if nothing else; a dream book of a place of possibilities.

I'm an avid crafter who has my supplies in every room of my house in any bin or bag that will hold them.  I've been dreaming of a she shed for awhile.  I'd seen some completed projects in various magazines and publications but had not found anything that fit my needs and style, much less my budget.  This book is full of ideas and guidance that will help you design any size/type of she shed you'd like.  I not only found many great ideas, I used them to work up a plan that my husband has now agreed to build for me!  Thank you, Erika Kotite!

I really enjoyed reading this book and I would definitely look into reading more books by this author.

She Sheds Style by Erika Kotite is a wonderful book full of inspiration to create you own personal space within a shed with style. Full of beautiful photography showcasing sheds re-purposed into sewing rooms, guest rooms, potting sheds, quiet reading spaces, and so much more. There are numerous fun projects through out that you can do to achieve the same look or style in your own shed, or any room for that matter. This book definitely sheds a whole new light on sheds. Time to clean out the junk and turn yours in to a private retreat, library, or café,  the possibilities are endless!

A different way to look at the old shed in the backyard. Here the author shows many ways to transform them into a more interesting use than just storing tools. I especially like the use of the drop down door to make a table, and the way it can become more of an outdoor space as well. Still though, considering the size of the sheds, and that I live in a northern climate, not sure how much use it would be. The places are small, and some of her design elements, while pretty, take up valuable spacing. Still though, it was fun to look through, and gave me some ideas. Would recommend.

I enjoyed She Shed more then I was expecting. The concept of She Sheds fascinate me but I always wonder if they are really necessary or just a silly trend. However, after looking at the all the beautiful photos of different She Sheds and the purpose it serves I totally get it know. I like alone so I really should need a She Shed I have a whole Domain to my self. My hobbies include writing, reading, and painting. Do you know how often I practice these? Zero! Because when you are in your home you're listening to the washer bing and you're moving it to the dryer. You are looking at dirty dishes. Once I tried to do Yoga in my living room and five minutes later I was vacuuming instead. But, a she shed gives you a little corner away from all that. The different types of She Sheds are inspiring. Some are for gardening, other entertaining, some of cozy spaces away from it all.

This book is great if you have a shed and are looking to spruce it up with a style to be all your own.

I bought a medium size shed a few years back with plans that it would be my garden shed all to only become a place to house my holiday junk and my daughters one day but never happening moving out junk for the past few years and I needed some inspiration so I could work on cleaning it out and creating my garden shed. So, when I noticed this book on Netgalley you know I had to give it a try and it had worked with all of the different styles, colors and simple projects I know this spring I will have my garden shed.


No matter if you looking for craft space, office space, writing space, garden space, or just a place to read your books, this book will help you want to change your shed into something you’ll enjoy for years to come all with the authors simple tips and step by step projects to get you on your way to designing that perfect space.

The ultimate guide to creating your own space, top to bottom, inside and out!  Includes lots of step-by-step instructions to follow if you want to recreate some of the projects illustrated in this delightful look at the new revolution of she-sheds, wonderful havens for women.

If you've always wanted a space to call your own, check out this guide to the female version of the man-cave!

I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a gorgeous book with helpful information about creating a true “room of one’s own.” Kotite’ book is full of tips, how-to’s, and beautiful photographs designed to inspire anyone interested in building or renovating a small space for a new personal retreat. It’s not full of architectural plans, but I was impressed that it covered important construction essentials like placement of a shed on a concrete foundation vs. level ground, what types of flooring can be used, as well as wiring and electrical considerations. She Shed Style will have readers designing new spaces that are an extension of their homes and an expression of their best selves.

She Sheds Style by Erika Kotite is a free NetGalley ebook that I read in mid-October.

Architecture on what makes a she-shed, then DIY projects to create custom features, focal colors, and interior design options. There are modern, open air, beach house or cabin motifs, and shabby chic options to create a detached office, writing space, party area, or hobby room (i.e. gardening or crafting), and even options you can use to parlay over to, say, a porch or mud room.

I want a she shed. There I said it - I want one, I have the shed, I have the lovely stuff to put in it. We also have so much stuff stuffed in said shed that the idea of cleaning it out is daunting, to say the least. In truth, it stops me in my tracks.
But this book - this book makes me want to Marie Kondo the heck out of that shed and make it my own little space. It's full of lovely and inspiring photos of the spaces women have carved out for themselves. And if I keep flipping through those pictures, maybe it'll get me motivated and I'll end up with a she shed of my very own.
Bottom line - if you've ever thought about having your own she shed, this is the book for you.

My thanks to Netgalley and Cool Springs Press for providing a copy for an unbiased review.

We all laughed at the State Farm "she shed" commercial, and now it's time for a women's man cave revolt!  Just kidding.  But seriously, Erika Kotite's, She Sheds Style, is a fun, inspiring, and timely home decor book that encourages women to create a treasured space that's all our own.  Check this book out.  You won't regret it!  It's brimming with amazing ideas.

Not only have I been graced with my own shed I also have my own room inside of the house. My she room is my craft room and I pretty much have it fixed the way I want it. My shed on the other hand is my husbands old Man cave. He built himself a 2 car garage and gave me his old shed. It has a nice work bench, lots of shelves, and a great work table. It does have 3 windows as well. But it is filthy. With years of working on the motorcycles and cars I am not sure it will ever be cleaned. 

I have moved my candle making stuff to the shed, as well as some storage bins I didn't want in the house anymore but didn't want to get lost in one of the other sheds in our yard. I have not decided what to do with this shed to spruce it up and brighten it up. After looking through this book I have found so many ideas that now I can't decide which way to go with it still yet. I would see something I loved then turn a page or 2 and find something else. 

This book will give you some great ideas and you can incorporate more than one. If you narrow down what you want.

Awesome book and it will overload you with tons of ideas that will work with any she shed or even a she room. 

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She Sheds Style is an interesting book about how to create a special space for yourself outdoors in what would have once been called a shed. I found the book interesting, but also found it one-dimensional, catering to a certain sort of shabby-chic style and femininity. I personally wanted to see more of a variety of spaces and designs including some that were more neutral and rustic looking. All of the shed designs were beautiful however, and the book has a lot of interesting projects to create some of these designs. 

This book was provided to me through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.