Fall Decorating Ideas for the She Shed of My Dreams

Transform your she shed into a cozy autumn retreat with these inspiring fall decorating ideas. Embrace warmth and creativity this fall season!

As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and gold, it’s the perfect time to infuse your she shed with the warm, inviting spirit of the fall season. Whether you use it as a gardening workspace, a cozy reading nook, or a place to gather with friends, your she shed can reflect the beauty of the season with just a few thoughtful touches.

In this post, we’ll explore a variety of fall decorating ideas that will help you transform your she shed into a seasonal retreat. 

From simple fall decor like heirloom pumpkins and thrifted pieces including the cutest chippy paint furniture piece, you will be inspired by all of the fall colors as you enjoy seeing our garden shed decorated for fall! Let’s dive in with the ideas!

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she shed charm

You can see why I am enamored with this adorable small garden shed we created in our backyard outdoor space. This potting shed sits off our main house by about 25 yards. It is located in the perfect spot in our yard because I can see it from the large windows of the French doors in our dining room.

​She sheds became popular about 20 years ago and I have wanted one since. Finally this summer we were able to build my own shed! I have several blog posts and YouTube videos showing the process and details of this cute backyard shed.

We use this she shed for several purposes:

• a storage shed for gardening supplies and tools
• a small DIY greenhouse as a dedicated space to start seedlings in the spring
• a special place for my grandkids to learn about gardening
• a backyard retreat for the perfect place to read a good book or have coffee with a friend
• a home office where I can use my laptop to do some of the busy work for my blog

​she shed fall decorating ideas

This adorable potting shed is the perfect space to decorate for fall. I can see the front of the she shed from our home and our backyard and I love the idea of adding some of my favorite things for fall decor.

heirloom pumpkins

This by far is the easy way to decorate for autumn. Heirloom pumpkins can be found at your local garden center as well as some grocery stores.

I visited a local farmers market and picked up some of the pumpkins and gourds. They ranged in price from, $10 up to $20. 

The pumpkin stacks were pricey especially the stacks that had huge pumpkins. I stayed away from those because this is a budget-friendly decorating idea. And also because I am cheap!

BTW, I have plans to harvest the seeds from the pumpkins and gourds so that I can plant them in our veggie garden next year!

I also found a great deal on pumpkins at the local farm stand that is only one mile from our home. One small stack of three cost only $12!

cast iron water tank stand

The pumpkin stacks that I bought are on the small side. They needed some height. So I hunted through my stash.

This antique cast iron water tank stand is perfect for holding a pumpkin stack. This vintage find would also be an ideal place for a seasonal mum. Can’t you imagine a white mum or maybe a deep purple mum sitting on top of this piece of history?

Look through your own stash of vintage goodies and you will come up with creative ideas for a pumpkin stack or a potted mum. There are so many options!

country garden plants

We love to garden around here. Hubby is an avid gardener in the vegetable garden and I prefer the flower gardens. 

For this little space, I wanted to use fall vegetables. I planted leaf lettuce which adds a gorgeous bright green. 

I also planted kale in this beautiful purple color. I’ve already harvested the kale to make a delicious fall soup! I will be sharing that recipe soon!

​Decorative kale is also a beautiful addition to the she shed fall decorating, don’t you think?

antique furniture as a plant stand

This sweet little antique child’s chair has been with me for years. I still love it as much as when I first found it about 10 years ago at our favorite outdoor vintage market.

It cost $6 and has been in many areas of our home. I sealed it with an outdoor clear top coat and it’s good to go for years.

An odd-shaped pumpkin and a thrifted copper watering can look perfect! The flowers are fresh cut and include black eyed susans, asparagus fronds, and green foxtail. They give a cottage vibe for this fall look that cost zero dollars!

vintage wheelbarrow

A wheelbarrow is another vintage piece that is perfect for fall. I found this one while out thrifting at an open flea market with one of my daughters. It was only $15!

I filled it with a thrifted wire basket to hold some straw and some pumpkins. Sitting on its side makes it seem I loaded the pumpkins from our garden!

Next year, I hope to have some of these pumpkins growing in our vegetable garden and I can fill the wheelbarrow to the brim with free pumpkins!

old wooden bench

This wooden bench has been with us for years. I recently gave it a fresh coat of paint and it looks much better than it did! It’s the perfect seating area for the garden.

What should I put on the bench? I’m waiting for the paint to completely cure before placing anything on it. I would love to hear your ideas!

This is how I decorated the wooden bench for summer. As soon as I snapped the image, I took everything off of the bench. The paint needs to cure for long-lasting adhesion.

wreath for the old door

I had a hard time deciding what wreath to put on this adorable she shed! I’m sharing four options below so you can help me choose! Let me know in the comments your favorite pick for this garden shed!

​Here are close-ups of each wreath. Tap on each image and you can see the full tutorial. You will be inspired to make your own wreath for your home while you choose the one I should put on my garden she shed!

Be sure to tell me your wreath choice down in the comments at the bottom of this post! Thanks for your input!

​more fall decorating ideas for a she shed

Once I started adding the fall touches to this garden shed, the ideas for more decorative items kept popping into my mind. Let’s get creative with this list of fall shed decor ideas!

• Add string lights in the trees around the she shed leading up to the front door. Choose fall-themed lights or vintage-inspired patio lights with faux Edison bulbs.
• Install window boxes under the window and add fall florals.
• Include a small table next to the vintage child’s chair. Place a mini pumpkin on the table.
• A potting bench with mums and pumpkins stacked on top would add a rustic look to the outside of this garden shed.
• Shop your local flea markets for any vintage pieces that you could use for fall decorating. Old galvanized pots, vintage garden tools, old watering cans, a vintage seed spreader are just a few ideas for you to look for!

diy she shed ideas for fall

I hope you enjoyed these design ideas for your outdoor old shed, summer house, or traditional shed. Whatever kind of outdoor building you have, I hope you can add a few touches of fall to it!

I kept the decor simple, natural, and most of all, inexpensive and it brought joy to my heart to celebrate the fall season this way!

Here’s to sipping a pumpkin spice latte out in my she shed! Happy fall to you my friend!

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