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Slide Show: Backyard Hideaways

May 19, 2014

Leppa’s chicken coop matches her cottage-style garden shed.

Photography by Carol Leppa

A mullioned window and French doors add sweet character to a simple shed.

Photography by Lisa Port

Homeowner Carol Leppa purchased the matching French and Dutch doors at Frank Lumber.

Photography by Will Austin

A charming Dutch door allows this shed to open up to the outdoors.

Photography by Will Austin

An armchair is a perfect place to wait out the rain.

Photography by Will Austin

A bench is the ideal spot to relax in the garden.

Photography by Will Austin

A custom arbor by Banyon Tree Design Studio features rafter tails.

Photography by Lisa Port

Homeowner Mark Hickling and wife Lena enjoy throwing dinner parties in their garden pavilion.

Photography by Scandinavian Pavilions

A minimal palette of materials—ipe wood and weathered steel—lets the shed blend in with the backyard fence.

Photography by Will Austin

Homeowner Katherine Anderson’s potting area includes poured-concrete counters and a sink.

Photography by Will Austin

The homeowners stocked their pavilion with modern amenities: a chandelier, comfy chairs, and a wall heater.

Photography by Scandinavian Pavilions

The shed has been used for everything from an impromptu bar during outdoor parties to a filling station for water-balloon fights.

Photography by Will Austin

In summer, homeowner Carol Leppa opens the shed doors to let in the breeze.

Photography by Will Austin

“The living floor of the house looks right down onto the shed and that yard, so you have a really nice view,” says project lead Thomas Schaer of Shed Architecture and Design.

Photography by Will Austin

A sliding door in back reveals storage space for bicycles and other outdoor gear.

Photography by Will Austin

Sometimes the best hideaway is tucked in your own backyard.

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