[Explore the Style]
Little Shed in the City

By Faithe Lo
Photography by Dustin Aksland

Architect Elizabeth Roberts turned a small shed into an urban oasis. To recreate the design by building your own wood shed, keep the original wood color of the walls. The black-framed French doors can add a modern feel, while the green-and-white zigzag tiles create a funky, youthful touch. Plant a tree that will grow with the family. Set out some potted flowers and plants. Add a bistro set on the deck for the adults to hang out and unwind. If you lay a radiant heating system under the patio, you won’t need to give up this oasis during the winter.