If you thought that the lonely wooden shed sitting in your garden was just for the purpose of storing garden tools and barely used equipment, then think again! There are plenty more ways to maximise the use of your shed so that you can add a whole new dimension to this ordinary garden outbuilding.

Wooden sheds are often left behind by owners when moving from property to property, so if you have found yourself with a shed you didn’t buy you may have been tempted to just fill it with things you don’t even need any more. If this is the case then it’s time to de-clutter! Put your un-used garden tools on Ebay, through out any junk and sort the things you do need into containers or place on shelves to ensure you use space efficiently.

With everything now organised it’s time to think outside the box. You can turn a regular wooden shed into various exciting new spaces, depending on the size, but here are a couple of ideas that would work well and ensure that your shed is the talk of the town:

Retro Garden Cinema – Put up a blank fabric wall to hide away any tools you may need to store and at the same time use it as a projection canvas. You can make your auditorium comfortable with garden chairs, cushions and some candles too for atmospheric lighting. It will allow you a completely novel way to enjoy your favourite movie and will bring more excitement than even the biggest wide-screen TV for family and friends alike.

Retro Garden Cinema – If you want to experience your favourite films in a more novel way than staring at an HD screen, then why not install a projection screen in your wooden shed? Put up a blank fabric wall to hide away any tools and at the same time work it as a projection canvas. Then make your auditorium comfortable with garden chairs, cushions and some candles too for atmospheric lighting. This inspired use of your shed is great for entertaining friends and family but will also require a power source.

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