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An old garden shed from Bunnings upcycled and converted into a craft room with built-in desk and storage shelving, exterior deck and a stable-style door.
The project
I've always wanted a space of my own to create. We scored a garden shed which was used at a Bunnings store in their garden centre. It had to be dismantled and removed. I drew a sketch of my vision and started from there to create my vision. We recycled 95% of the Bunnings shed.
Steps
Step 1
First step was to clear the area of trees to put down the foundation.
Step 2
We created the framework using every piece of the recycled shed.
Step 3
My cuzzy Bruce created a beautiful desk and shelving all made from plywood.
Step 4
We painted the interior all white and the floor was painted white as well as the desk. We used Dulux water based paint for all of the interior.
Step 5
My husband and Bruce created my Mr Ed stable door for the entrance.
Step 6
Finally getting the exterior walls finished. And the decking.
Step 7
Started putting it all together. Handles to go on drawers.
Step 8
Just all set up; put a beautiful sea grass mat in purchased from Bunnings. Looking beautiful.
Step 9
From the outside looking in, my space finally completed after nearly two years.
My vision from my drawing came to reality. I wanted to complete my shed last year, but couldn't due to health issues and then two broken arms. As funny as it seems it was in the Bunnings car park where I tripped and broke both my arms, so was unable to get it completed on time. I still have to have power connected but use a safe electrical system when I need to use a light. Thank you to my husband Will Brown and my cuzzy Bruce Williams - they made my dream become a reality. I'm so very lucky! I absolutely love it. I can create my vision in a space that inspires me. Thanks also to my two grandkids Leshaan and Marley who helped me paint the interior.
Tools and materials
Materials used in the project:
- Recycled old Bunnings Garden shed
- Plywood
- Pallet timber
- Insulation
- Dulux water-based paint.
Tools used in the project:
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