Are you struggling to find peace in your garden? Unsure of how to integrate your backyard shed or garage into the feng shui of your outdoor space? Let us help you make the most of your backyard sheds and garages and find the peaceful, calming atmosphere you deserve! Create an outdoor comfort space or build your shed into a comforting home away from home for meditation and focus.
Our outdoor structures, from shed to pergola, provide the perfect outdoor coverage and storage space for your needs. Are you ready to create an outdoor oasis? Call Mid Valley Structures Today!
Declutter Your Outdoor and In-Shed Spaces
A cluttered space is one of the biggest opponents of a peaceful backyard. When you have a cluttered space, you’ll be more likely to be distracted by what to do or act on: “Those shears should be put away,” “I should powerwash the walkway,” “I should use this weed killer soon.” The point of a zen garden is to focus and relax, not add to your to-do list.
This is why decluttering is a necessary first step to avoiding distractions, whether in your garden or inside your backyard shed or garage. It can be tempting to get lost in the weeds, so to speak, on where everything goes – keep it simple, use organizing tools where you can, but don’t just push things out of the way. Being stressed later because things are shoved aside doesn’t make your decluttering worthwhile.
Integrate Nature With Your Metal Shed
As the materials clash, metal backyard sheds and garages can feel awkwardly placed within a natural space. But you can try to integrate the metal with your space. There are dozens of ways to do this, but a few favorites include:
- Using lattices and other structures to provide climbing plants access to your structure
- Using gravel gardens or stones to accent the metal
- Accent with natural wood pieces like sculptures or simple logs
Metal sheds can stand out, but sometimes you want a structure that’s a bit less striking to the eye. Choosing a few simple strategies for integrating natural themes with metal is the first step toward a more cohesively designed garden aesthetic.
Choose a Calming Color Scheme
The next step to creating your zen garden is to choose a theme that is cohesive and deliberate. Choosing the right colors for a zen-like atmosphere is very helpful. Calming colors include green, white, blue, and lavender. A garden will typically be full of greenery, and building on this backdrop of plant life will enhance and focus your space.
Using simple white furnishings can build on the comfort of your outdoor furniture – consider soft white cushions for meditation, planting lavender, or painting your backyard shed a soft shade of blue. There are dozens of ways to bring color and calm to your zen garden and backyard shed.
Add Texture and Comfort to your Furnishings
Zen spaces are soft and gentle on all of your senses, and textured furnishings are a great way to add warmth and comfort to your shed. Consider soft materials like cotton, wool, or linen for the furnishings or decor you will want to add.
Flooring options like a soft rug for your bare feet, plush cushions for meditation and rest, and a cozy throw blanket for chilly evenings spent outdoors. All of these together will create a gentle atmosphere for your sense of touch. If you want to use your shed as a meditation space, furnishing it properly is the first step towards a more zen state.
Consider Every Sense – from Sound to Scent
You might be focused on your sight and the appearance of your garden, but every sense can be incredibly powerful in creating a calm atmosphere. If your plant garden has robust florals like lavender or azaleas, you can be halfway there already! Other olfactory options include wax melts, incense, or essential oil diffusers.
For sound, we all know how relaxing the gentle sound of flowing water is, which is why a simple fountain or other water feature can provide so much atmosphere. If you want a more economical option, backyard sheds can be built with electrical access for speakers, which can also provide other calming sounds. A zen space should be holistic and incorporate your entire being.
Let Mid Valley Structures Help You Create Your Calm
If you have struggled with calm, you’re not alone. Thousands of people every day look at their backyards and think “This could be better.” We can’t provide every tool or furnishing, but with our robust outdoor structures, you can experience a completely changed backyard space!
Choose Mid Valley Structures for help in your backyard shed or garage oasis, your breezy pergola, or your safe and protected pavilion. Don’t hesitate to experience your vacation-level relaxation in your everyday life!
