hardworking sheds

2. Greenhouse With Artfully Collected FeaturesSize: 96 square feet (9 square meters)Where it is: Near the woods at the back of a property behind a pond; it faces southwest and gets a lot of sun.Hardworking feature: Vintage glass plates built into the siding add decorative interest and let in more light.Anne Krekelberg’s husband, Bob, built her this colorful greenhouse using recycled windows, plates and shingles. She bought the stained glass door at a local antiques store. This isn’t the only shed on the property; she uses this one only for gardening. “In the winter I use it to store potted outdoor plants, like hostas and ferns. In the spring it’s filled with seedlings and cuttings,” she says. They’ve wired the greenhouse so that she can plug in a grow light if needed. There’s a fan but no heater.

“Vintage glass plates built into the siding add decorative interest and let in more light.” — Annie ThorntonAlong with a handful of other Houzzers, Anne and Bob Krekelberg shared their wonderful backyard shed. It was impossible to pick a favorite, but the way they used vintage glass plates on the facade deserves a big shout-out.Full story: 7 Backyard Sheds Built With Love

This 96-square-foot shed stands out due to its playful style and creative recycling. Bob Krekelberg built it for his wife, Anne, and they shared it on one of my favorite Houzz Calls of all time, Annie Thornton’s for backyard sheds built with love. Used for potting and storing plants, and tending to seeds and cuttings, the shed gets plenty of love, due in part to the vintage glass plates that serve as windows.

Wood porch but I want durable fake wood

Recycled windows, clear roof for light