PostingEscape from it all

I've come across a great site called Shedworking that could have the perfect solution for us work-at-home-mums - or WAHMS, in proper blogosphere parlance. It features lots of beautiful sheds, some of which you could site in the bottom of the garden and use as an office.

Apparently the shed's growing in popularity as a thinking and working space, and it could work a treat for working mums - just think, no more working next to damp laundry, our very own space free of husband's and child's discarded socks, half-eaten rice cakes and obscured toys that threaten to cripple.

I have to confess I've been a bit out of touch with the world of sheds. They've gone all designer and beautiful since I last knew anything about them. Now they look more deluxe than some of the wooden houses on Grand Designs.I think Kevin McCloud would like them.

There's only one hitch to my plan.  We live in a second-floor city centre flat. And while I'm thinking about applying for an allotment there's a current three-year waiting list. Another reason, perhaps, to join that well-trod path to the suburbs.

Posted 31 May 2007 11:44

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Comments

Omega Mum said:
Shed vs tree house

Even more than a shed of my own, I have always yearned for a tree house. And our problem is - no tree. And I suppose getting electricity connected would be a problem, but it would be so wonderful. In my dreams.....I wonder what Virginia Woolf would reckon to the idea.

Posted 31 May 2007 16:06

spymum said:
Fab idea

Gosh, if I had one of those swanky designer sheds in our garden, (all decorated in pristine tones of white, with no sticky finger marks, smudges or large mens shoes abandoned on the rug), I'd never come out and the family would never see me again! Sigh!

Posted 31 May 2007 17:47

alex said:
shed AND a treehouse

You don't have to choose between a shed and a treehouse, there are some marvellous examples of treesheds on the shedworking site (if you'll excuse the bias). There are also some examples at the superb inhabitat.com but most of them do require some kind of tree element.

Posted 31 May 2007 19:14

beta mum said:
"Kids' playhouse occupied for two days by WAHM"

The only space we have in our tiny city back yard is taken up with a playhouse for the children, and a hutch for the guinea pigs - which just about sums it all up really.

Posted 31 May 2007 19:38

Mother at Large said:
Room of one's own

Can't imagine Ginny enjoying the rough and tumble of a treehouse, but sure she'd approve in principle, Omega Mum. Yes, I'm dreaming about a lovely shed now too, Spymum. They do look nice, don't they. Hi there Alex. Good to see you on the site and thanks for the practical guidance. If we ever move house I'll look out for a nice solid tree to house my new office. Hi Beta Mum, always good to hear your views. Playhouse and hutch for the guinea pigs ... your back yard sounds like my sitting room.

Posted 31 May 2007 21:41

mcewen said:
newbie

Sounds like a much better option than 3 foot of kitchen counter space! Cheers

Posted 01 June 2007 02:54

DJ Kirkby said:
Got the shed

I'd love to be a WAHM just can't figure out how to earn an income doing it. Got the shed, full of power tools but hey I'd happily sacrifice Chopper's tools for a career at home... he might disagree with this tool sacrifice idea but if I worked quickly, it would be too late...

Posted 01 June 2007 06:11

Mother at Large said:
Kitchen counter/power tools

Hi Newbie, welcome to the site. Hi DJ, great to read your comment. I know you'll figure out something that's right for you and the family. Poor Chopper. He'd better watch out! My husband has similar attachment to DIY kit. Our two walk-in cupboards are packed to gunnels with power tools, saws, bolts etc. Husband v. upset at suggestion we rationalise.

Posted 01 June 2007 08:52

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