She Sheds: Create Your Own Refreshment Station

By Kenda - September, 16th 2015

Sometimes life can get hectic. I’m not even talking about driving from place to place or making sure you make your next last minute appointment. I mean just at home. While we do love time spent with the kids and spouse, sometimes we just want (or need) some time to ourselves. But, maybe you don’t want to leave home every time your “me time” meter goes crazy. Why not an escape in your own back yard? It’s possible with a She Shed.

The concept behind a She Shed is actually quite simple. Take an ordinary, empty shed and create a whole new spot where you can work quietly or just relax and refresh. Use it to be productive or just kick up your feet uninterrupted for a while – office or oasis…why not both. She Sheds are still a relatively new concept so Best Buy decided to create one to show you just how easy it is to get your perfect retreat. You can read about all the cool tech accents and tools they used HERE, but my favorite is the Refreshment Station.

Coffee. Tea. Wine. We wanted them all at the ready in our ultimate she shed, but having too many small appliances in a small space could clutter things up and ruin the aesthetic. The solution was simple. Hide them. We tucked an espresso maker, an electric tea kettle and a wine cooler inside a cabinet. (Be sure to cut the back open behind the cooler for adequate air circulation.) In the corner, we added a Dyson fan. It doubles as a heater to keep the shed warm on crisp, fall evenings.

That looks like a heavenly way to relax while I get some work done! Or maybe just a spot for me and a few friends to gossip….I mean chat… about the day.

I also love Best Buy’s creative idea for turning all those wires and cables into something beautiful. No more shoving them under the desk or behind a potted plant. This could work in your She Shed or even in your home.

Have you been itching to create your own She Shed? Check out Best Buy for even more ways to incorporate cutting edge technology into your personal space.