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DIY – Shed Curtains

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To create curtains I wanted something that looked a bit like grain sacks, but that matched the shed, I went with this simple stripe using spray paint in a similar green to the shed floor/details. I masked off the sides with cardboard and the stripes with painters tape.

Pieces of burlap curtain fabric laid on a grey wooden table. painters tape is used to mask off areas for painting
Another view of the pieces of burlap curtain fabric laid on a grey wooden table. painters tape is used to mask off areas for painting
Burlap curtain fabric is laid on the ground with cardboard used to cover areas to remain unpainted. Green spray paint has been used to paint the fabric.
Burlap curtains with painted green stripes, sitting in a cardboard box with wooden dowels peaking out from underneath.

Sewing

I added hems/channels for dowels in the top and bottom of the burlap, and stitched velvet ribbon into the seams at the top for hooks to hang it and long ribbon to loop and tie the curtains up

Painted burlap curtains have a channel sewn into them for a dowel on top and bottom. The fabric is fed into a sewing machine
Painted burlap curtains have a stitched velvet ribbon into the seams at the top for hooks to hang it and long ribbon to loop and tie the curtains up
Painted burlap curtains laying on a table with a measuring tape on top.
Brown burlap curtain with green accent stripes, velvet ribbon details, and channel for dowels is held, partially rolled up, in front of a wooden cabinet.
Brown burlap curtain with green accent stripes, velvet ribbon details, and channel for dowels is held, partially rolled up, in front of a wooden cabinet.
Brown burlap curtain with green accent stripes, velvet ribbon details, and channel for dowels is held, unrolled, in front of a wooden cabinet.
Two brown burlap curtains with green accent stripes, velvet ribbon details, and channel for dowels are held in front of a wooden cabinet.
Brown burlap curtain with green accent stripes, velvet ribbon details is held up in front of a window in the garden shed.

Installing

I added two hooks to each window opening at same space as the loops I sewed on the curtains as a simple low tech solution for hanging them. If shade is needed they can be opened but I have been keeping them like this so I can see the garden bed on the other side of the window.

Brown burlap curtain with green accent stripes, velvet ribbon details, hanging in one of the garden shed windows from two hooks.
Two windows in garden shed have brown burlap curtains with green accent stripes, velvet ribbon details, hanging.
Image of shed interior with all three windows having brown burlap curtains with green stripes installed. Shed table sits in front of windows
Shed interior has all three windows with burlap curtains with green stripes installed. Shed table sits in front of windows with various items sitting on it.
Shed interior has all three windows with burlap curtains with green stripes installed. Shed table sits in front of windows with various items sitting on it.
Shed interior has all three windows with burlap curtains with green stripes installed. Shed table sits in front of windows with various items sitting on it.
Shed interior has all three windows with burlap curtains with green stripes installed. Shed table sits in front of windows with various items sitting on it.

Find full round up of all the project that went into transforming our shed Shed Makeover Series.

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DIY – Shed Loft and Wall Storage

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Shed wall storage

To create the shed wall storage I used 1” dowels and spare 2×4 for this project. First thing I did was lay out tools to decide spacing, then marked and drilled/tested fit before drilling all the dowel holes. Placed and glued dowels and then hung it with the framing nailer.

Tools needed

  • Drill bit sized to dowels
  • Saw to cut dowels (or miter saw)
  • Wood glue
  • Framing Nailer or appropriate screws to hang it
2X4 is set on ground with garden tools laid out across to determine storage spacing.
Wooden 2X4 and the end of a steel tined rake on concrete floor.
Wooden 2X4 is resting on wooden bench. Holes are drilled in the wood for the dowel pegs. A drill, clamp, and measuring tape are on the table
2X4 with dowels inserted into holes resting on wooden table in garage.
Close up of wooden 2X4 with dowels attached.
Finished storage is tested on the floor of the garage with various garden tools inserted between dowel "pegs"
DIY wall storage is nailed into the studs in the wall. A wooden cart with green top is in the foreground.
Tools are hung in the wall storage. The shed has a variety of garden tools, storage containers, and furniture.

Loft space

From living in tiny NYC apts you learn the value of vertical space when organizing. So taking advantage of the upper part of this shed made sense. Even with the loft in there is room to walk under it comfortably. We used several 2×4’s screwed into framing and OSB sheathing for the loft.

Taking advantage of the upper part of the shed we installed a loft space. We used several 2x4’s screwed into framing and OSB sheathing for the loft.

Find full round up of all the project that went into transforming our shed Shed Makeover Series.

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in the garden – bluestone garden path and patio reveal

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Through the Seasons

Like every garden feature that stays fixed the views evolve and shift as we pass from season to season. This meandering bluestone path has brought so much beauty to our landscape, both functional and beautiful. Since the stones retain heat they often remain snow free during a light snowfall and look absolutely stunning in late fall an early spring. In summer the lush green grass emerges from between them. What a joy to watch a fixed path on a journey through time.

Bluestone path through the seasons. Path runs from garden next to deck. Orchard of trees and meadow is in background.
Bluestone path through the seasons. Path runs from garden next to deck. Winter view with snow on the ground and path stones showing through. Orchard of trees and meadow is in background.
Bluestone path through the seasons. Path runs runs along side of house between raised wooden garden beds. Early spring view. Forest is in the background.
Bluestone path through the seasons. Path runs runs along side of house between raised wooden garden beds. Winter view with snow on the ground and path stones showing through. Forest with path is in the background.

Lines of Sight

A path invites you to explore and the turns of the path draw your eye and movement through a garden. Ours leads from the potager to the cut flower garden and back to the front, with destinations and focal points like the picnic table guiding you to experience the garden.

Bluestone garden path runs between raised garden beds, framing patio and picnic table. A grassy lawn and wooded area are in the background
Bluestone garden path runs between raised garden beds, framing patio and picnic table. A grassy lawn and wooded area are in the background
Bluestone garden path runs between raised garden beds curving towards the front of the house. Front yard and trees are visible
View from picnic table and bluestone patio. Bluestone garden path runs between raised garden beds towards the front of the house. Beds are full of flowers. Front yard and trees are visible
Bluestone garden path runs between raised garden beds, framing patio and picnic table. Flowers are in bloom. A grassy lawn and wooded area, with fall leaves starting to change color, are in the background

The Texture

A path of stone and grass is very different than a gravel or mulched walkway. These aren’t meant to be a perfectly level smooth path, we have a new build home so adding things that feel like they are old gives the property character and timelessness.

Bluestone path curves around the base of the back deck, wrapping around the house towards the bluestone patio.
Daffodils in a garden bed sit next to the bluestone path. View is from overhead.

When the path ignites a soul,
there’s no remaining in place.

The foot touches ground,
but not for long.
― Hakim Sanai

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