So I have this 12x16 shed that I am going to turn into a chicken coop. It has no windows and these humongous double doors.
I've layed out a basic design, but I'm sure that will change a little as I go. Here's my interior design...
And then after today........
I also installed a window on the back of the shed as well. However, this faces the woods so it won't let much light in. The front will get all day sun and I wanted that really open for light to come in as well as the nice summer breeze. I got the windows for $5 each from a guy that was remodeling his house. And he said that I could raid his wood pile whenever I wanted--SCORE! The door is a heavy exterior 36" door (so a wheelbarrow will fit through) and I got that for a whopping $15!
I still need to finish the door, seal and trim out the windows, repaint (obviously
) but this is my start. My husband is going to run electricity in there as well. I have already got the insulation and paneling for the interior. I'm so excited!!
But I'm stumped on a color to paint it. I'm NOT going to re-shingle it so I need some help in figuring out a color. My house is tan. It doesn't necessarily need to match my house -after all, it's green now and that definitely doesn't match!-but I would like it to coordinate with the shingles somewhat. Any ideas? I can repaint those windows too-that's no big deal.
Gimme some suggestions, come on!!
I've layed out a basic design, but I'm sure that will change a little as I go. Here's my interior design...
And then after today........
I also installed a window on the back of the shed as well. However, this faces the woods so it won't let much light in. The front will get all day sun and I wanted that really open for light to come in as well as the nice summer breeze. I got the windows for $5 each from a guy that was remodeling his house. And he said that I could raid his wood pile whenever I wanted--SCORE! The door is a heavy exterior 36" door (so a wheelbarrow will fit through) and I got that for a whopping $15!
I still need to finish the door, seal and trim out the windows, repaint (obviously
But I'm stumped on a color to paint it. I'm NOT going to re-shingle it so I need some help in figuring out a color. My house is tan. It doesn't necessarily need to match my house -after all, it's green now and that definitely doesn't match!-but I would like it to coordinate with the shingles somewhat. Any ideas? I can repaint those windows too-that's no big deal.
Gimme some suggestions, come on!!
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That will be a great coop! I can see it painted a gray from the roof color with the door and some window boxes painted a tan to match your house. Bright flowers and green foliage plants to set it off and tan pavers would look nice coming up to the door. We are starting a coop project as soon as the weather gets more spring-like. Can hardly wait!
