Budget-Friendly Modern Shed Makeover

A boring and basic shed gets a budget-friendly modern makeover! 

Why in the world didn't I do this sooner? 

I joked in my Instagram stories that lately, I feel like I say that after every DIY project.  

Giving the shed a modern makeover that fit with the rest of the house was definitely a long overdue project and was worth the long days of power washing, sanding, staining, painting and being covered in sweat and mud.

I'd be lying if I said I didn't walk outside multiple times a day just to stare at the deck.  I absolutely love the new modern look that I was able to achieve with paint, stain and affordable modern decor.  It now perfectly coordinates with the new DIY trash can screen and other recent backyard updates. 

SUPPLIES USED TO UPDATE A BASIC SHED

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- Sherwin-Williams Duration Exterior (Iron Ore) 

- Behr Premium Stain and Sealer (tinted to Black)

- Sun Joe Presser Washer

- Purdy Paintbrush

- Paint Roller

- 1/2" Nap Roller Cover

- Paint Tray

- Pro-Pole Extension Pole

- Rust-Oleum Flat Black Spray Paint

- Rust-Oleum Flat White Spray Paint 

- Chain (for hanging swing)

- 2 Lag Thread Eye Hooks (for hanging swing) 

- 2 Heavy Duty S Hooks (for hanging swing)

- 2 Chain Connectors (for hanging swing) 

Let's start with how the shed looked before.  It wasn't bad by any means, it was just a tad too boring and basic for my taste.  

It's about 16 years old and has some issues that need to be taken care of (rotting beams, warped wood, leaking garage door), but that didn't stop me from wanting to give it a little cosmetic makeover to fit with the rest of the home.   Ideally, I would LOVE to convert this building into my shop, but that's a story for another day. 

I wanted something a little more dramatic, so staining the deck was first on the list.  I started by power washing all the wood with my Sun Joe Power Washer.   Power washing is always so satisfying, but it definitely got old real quick.  Thank goodness for my neighbor who saw me hunched over and offered me his orbital attachment.  It made the job go much faster and completely saved my back.  

After power washing, I let the deck dry out for a day before applying the stain.  

I opted for Behr Premium Waterproofing Stain and Sealer, which I had tinted to black.  I used a paintbrush to cut in around the edge and a 1/2" roller and an extension pole to roll the rest of the deck.  After the first coat of stain was dry, I used a paintbrush to paint between each board where the roller didn't cover.  

If you follow me on Instagram then you may already know that I was torn between leaving the columns wood or staining them black to match the deck.  I hesitated to stain them because I felt I would then have to stain the large deck columns, but ultimately, I went for it and stained the columns as well.  

I applied two coats of black stain to the deck and two coats of Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore to the door.  I also spray painted the existing door hardware with flat black spray paint, which is a super quick, easy and budget-friendly way to update old hardware.

While the stain on the deck was drying I painted the garage door with two coats of Sherwin-Williams Duration Exterior in Iron Ore.   

I also updated an old porch swing that was left by the previous owner.   It was handmade by my neighbor's brother (who has since passed away) and had just been sitting under our deck, wasting away.  I really wanted to bring it back to life and thought it would be a wonderful addition to the shed deck. 

A little power washing. sanding and spray paint later and it was like new again! 

The entire shed makeover project only took a few days and a couple hundred dollars to complete.   It's now completely updated and the perfect place to enjoy my morning coffee or glass of wine in the evening. 

Now that the outside is done you can bet I have a ton of ideas swirling around in my head of what I would LOVE to do on the inside!

DECK MAKEOVER SOURCES:

- Siding Color: Stone Clay

- Deck Stain: Behr Premium Black

- Door Color: Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore

- Large Black Planter: Home Depot

- Gray and White Planter, White Planter, Raised Planters: HomeGoods

- Three Piece Patio Set: Facebook Marketplace

- Porch Swing: Handmade

- Outdoor Throw Blanket: Target

- Pillows: Hobby Lobby 

- Jute Door Mat: HomeGoods

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