Add a wicker outdoor chair for one (or two) and keep a table close by for coffee, more books, and items you like to keep nearby. For a cool twist to a shed, (as well as a two-tone colorway like ...

Cover the windows Given that blackout curtains keep heat out to help keep a home cool in a heatwave, it makes sense to bring this advice out to your shed Sam Jenkinson, shed expert at garden ...

To define a backyard, consider painting your shed in a striking and unlikely color like black. The glossy finish will make a cool background to colorful or even neutral planting schemes around.