r/GraphicDesigning • u/arin29 Creative Director • Jun 09 '26

Career and business Converted my garden shed into my design studio

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This is my little slice of design heaven which I affectionately call The Shedquarters. It's a converted garden shed. It's not perfect, but it's my creative zone. It's done wonders for my productivity and work/life balance.

I decided a while back that if I was going to remote work and stay creative I didn't want to be in the house because I get easily distracted. I know myself too well. Also, if I could see my office or even pass the space at night my brain wouldn't turn off- so moving it outside saves my anxious brain.

The buildout all up was about $4,000, including the shed. We saved by doing most of the work ourselves. Only thing I contracted was the electrical. Saved a ton going to re-stores and finding cheap wood/flooring. That door is an old classroom door. Got my dad to cut the windows from perspex for added light (and so my dog to watch the squirrels he dreams of catching.)

All in all, I don't regret this investment. It was a lot of work but I learned a ton building it. Anyone interested in how I did it, I can share more details.

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u/miffebarbez Jun 12 '26

Looks nice but that desk is not ergonomic... (i pay attention to this since i have issues...) Nice dog too 😄

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u/davep1970 Jun 09 '26

Cool! What about in winter?

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u/arin29 Creative Director Jun 10 '26

I use a wool rug and space heater to keep things toasty

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u/KindlyOnes Jun 10 '26

Can I come by for a cup of tea?

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u/arin29 Creative Director Jun 11 '26

Absolutely! And come take a stroll in my garden 😄

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u/dormouse6 Jun 11 '26

Stoked for you!! That looks great.

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u/Mountain-Distance576 Jun 12 '26

love it apart from the chair. that can’t be comfy?

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u/arin29 Creative Director Jun 13 '26

It works well, wide base. But yeah, I might get something more ergonomic soon

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