Nice work. I like both and may prefer the "before" state because of its old look/style. But I got to recognize I'm a bit "old school", talking about architecture. I tend to prefer old assuring building designs against modernism. But all in all, it is a very well done creation. Congrats! :)

Does this really qualify as "before and after"? I expected to see a makeover or renovation. Not a tear down and new building in it's place.

That said, I too like both buildings.

I really like the new shed but am curious to know if any of the wood from the old shed was used for the new.

The old "barn" looks like a large structure, but it really isn't much bigger than a one car garage, so it makes sense to me that the new structure is only just a little smaller. I like the new one a lot more though. It's a lot more functional.

Can't say I particularly like either, and a complete rebuild is a stretch as a "before" and "after" story. To me the best sheds or outbuildings reflect the style of the architecture of the main building (house) -- like a little part of the house floated away! Either that or a radically different style such as the gazebo, which is open and often round, and is in no way similar to the main structure. But, again, just my opinion...

It's very attractive and I like the look of the gravel under/around it too.

Not understanding why a shed needs air conditioning.

This is not really a Before & After, he says himself in the original writeup that he salvaged barely anything from the original structure. He spent $3000 on this project.

Also AT - this is not a shed, this is a detached office. A shed is not air conditioned, and usually holds things like a lawn mower or gardening supplies.

So what they did was tear down an old shed that was on their property and build a studio office in its place. This is a great job for the amount that they spent but it is not a before and after remodel, nor is the building that they built a "shed." The thing could function as a guest house for all intents and purposes except it doesn't have a bathroom.
What kind of permits does one have to get to remove an old shed and replace it with an office with air conditioning, fridge etc?

The post should call; The old and the new one. However. I´m a bit romantically and really love the old one. A new roof would make a big difference. the wood on the old looks great, an old Window into the frontdoor and a color combination of white an warm red .... but unfortunately it has gone.

Boo!

I was really hope to see what had been done to that shed....but the brand new building looks great too!

http://www.shedworking.co.uk/ for tons of info on working in "sheds". While he didn't actually remake the actual old shed into something new he did remake that corner of the yard into a new, improved corner of the yard. I think that makes it a before and after for the yard.

I wish we could have learned what it was used for before and after. An air conditioned shed? It doesn't sound like a shed so much as an office or detached den. It is still an impressive DIY, though I loved the before, all red and horse shoe ladden.

"Before and After," really? Really, AT? The shed didn't exactly go from "farmhouse to modern". The style of the *yard* may have, but not the shed. The first clue might have been the word "demoed".

Editorial critique aside, I do very much like the modern bunkie. Well done, Dave.

@thorndale - there's a link to his entire project, where he explains what he's using it for - he turned it into an office/studio.

I have a large shed that I want to overhaul. I was hoping for a true before and after for inspiration, and maybe a few inexpensive hack tricks. Maybe next time.

Oh calm down and click through to read what he really did. It wasn't a sin, the barn shed was rotting and falling apart. He decided to build a studio there instead, which I think looks a million times better and will obbviously be a million times more functional for him.

AT, we shouldn't have to click through every story to get the correct facts and information. This also isn't a before and after, and calling it that as well as a "shed" makes me wonder if you even read the words or just looked at the photos.

the before shed was nicer!

The before she'd was falling apart.

Oh, my GOD! I cannot believe these comments. Staggeringly petty.

I love what he did with the plywood and router. It's a GORGEOUS building. And to be done in a few days? Awesome.

I like both. I'd prefer the farmhouse one for myself but that's just because of my taste but I like the fresh modern look of the new one especially with the orange on white door.

I was hoping for a before and after as well. We need a shed and the only ones that seem to fit our budget are the ones like the before picture...

sigh

I'm confused: is the new structure used for more than storage (as the old, windowless one must have been)? I assume it is, or he wouldn't have bothered with the windows. The look of the thing is impressive and stylish. I'm not sure I'd go to all that trouble if the only thing going in there was garden equipment.

I LOVE that new little shed!

Ah...I went to site and see that it is now a studio. A fabulous studio that makes me green with envy.

One voice-of-experience thing I feel I should offer: if you want the structure to last many years, you should create more of a foundation than this builder did. We put in a very large, heavy gazebo several years ago with the same kind of prep and cinder-block support used on this shed, and now the floor is uneven from the shifting soil.

Love the new shed, but definitely not a before-after.

Before and After? Hmm...I renovated my last home...by moving to another one across town.

I would not call this a before and after. You built a new shed. Cute. But nothing to write Apartment Therapy about. Apt T...please reconsider your stories. Let's call it what it is. A cute shed. And maybe show us a little of the interior?

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nice.. luv the new look ;)

I agree that this is not a before and after. Plus, $3000 seems like kind of a hefty price tag for a "shed" so maybe AT should call it what it is-- a detached office.

a. it is a kit, not the builder's design (which is ok b/c he does not hide that). b. it replaces a shed built in the vernacular w/ a roof that looks past salvaging. c. for all those places where affordable accessory housing is needed, this is something to consider, except d. it is on cinderblocks, w/out a real foundation? in chicago?

"David needed to replace his rotted out farmhouse shed and wanted to go for a more modern look." This is how the piece starts. Unfortunately, this impressive DIY project has been slammed by all the cranky pants that are upset with, well just about everything. Congratulations David on a job well done. I really hope you have thick skin because AT readers are often ridiculously vicious.

Thanks for the inspiration! My shed is a rotting mess and in desperate need of repair but 3k is a sweet budget; $300, well not so much. Good job though.