Before and After: Silver Lake Shed And Garden Remodel

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Last week had us drooling over converted garden sheds in the UK, and this week we found something to covet in our own backyard (kind of). A dilapidated 250 sq. ft. storage shed in Silver Lake was recently converted into a minimalist guest house with a native California garden surrounding it. A retreat right in the middle of the city:

Jeremy Levine Design undertook the transformation of the toolshed into a garden retreat creating a large tilted redwood clad wall, made from recycled cuts, that slices through the house to divide it into live and work spaces. The garden outside is filled with native plants and is far from a manicured garden, instead it looks wild and natural. Palm trees were planted to grow up through the deck's roof to further weave outside with inside. We'd love a place like this to retreat to to get projects done, daydream or just spend the night. Another great example that you don't need much space to create a room of your own.

(Image: Flickr member Jeremy Levine licensed for use under Creative Commons)

Comments (7)

Hey, I've been a reader for a long, long time, but this remodel FINALLY! caused me to actually register just so I could post a comment! Wow! Totally amazing! I love it, love it, love it! The garden is awesome and looks like it has been there for years and years... Meanwhile, that redwood wall is bold, dramatic and just truly remarkable. The minimalism of the space is awesome, too! Bravo! Well done!

posted by bittergaymark on May 26th 2009 at 7:52pm
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I agree - this is really stunning!

posted by jess! on May 26th 2009 at 10:09pm
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Love it!

posted by Corliss5903 on May 26th 2009 at 11:56pm
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This is so cool. Did they really remodel here? It looks like a new building.

posted by JamesG on May 27th 2009 at 1:12am
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So incredibly cool and inventive. Hoping the sliding doors are a place holder for upgraded ones.

posted by Seaside on May 27th 2009 at 10:48am
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WOW!! I wasn't expecting such a transformation. It's gorgeous.

posted by dianalily on May 31st 2009 at 2:08pm
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Okay, am I stupidly just not seeing it? Or is it not shown in the photos? But where are these palm trees planted in such a way that they grow through the roof of the deck?

posted by bittergaymark on May 31st 2009 at 4:58pm
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