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The Rise Of The She-Shed

We’ve all heard of man caves – they’re a staple of many a home up and down the country. But now there’s a new version of these gender-specific boltholes and this time it’s for women… the She-Shed.

According to figures from Homebase, reported by the Daily Mail, sales of sheds to women have climbed by 50 per cent in the last six months compared to the same period in 2014.

These spaces are now serving as additional bedrooms to help increase space at home or as a place to run a business out of, so it’s important that you make sure they’re as comfortable and as inviting as you can… which is where east Sussex double glazing professionals can really come in handy.

Being a shed, your new escape will not be as warm as your house so if you do have windows make sure that they’re double glazed to help keep the heat in during the winter.

Before you move into it, make sure you know what you want to get out of it and what you want your shed to serve as. That way, you can decorate accordingly and make sure that you have all you need in one place.

If you plan to use it as a quiet space in which to indulge your latest hobby or passion, ensure that you’ve created room to hang your plant pots if you’re a gardener, or there’s electricity so you can run your sewing machine if you’re into crafts.

And if you’d rather just have your shed as a place to get away from it all, make sure you’ve considered all the creature comforts you may need, from quaint lighting and coffee tables to sofas and cushions.