The best ‘she sheds’ from Australia and New Zealand

First there were tiny houses, and now we’ve fallen in love with “she sheds”. These petite domains are specifically designed for women as a place to retreat, relax and play.

Australia and New Zealand both have their fair share of gorgeous she sheds. We’ve collated some of the most beautiful examples from across the internet.

Some women enjoy sewing, painting, cooking, gardening, reading, writing or simply resting around their she shed. Naturally, no men are allowed!

Would you like a she shed for yourself? What would you use the space for?

Gorgeous she sheds in Australia and New Zealand:

The whole gang, (Lucilles’s black chick was behind her!) We’ve had 30mls of rain here. It’s freshened things up nicely!! #Aussiechickens #backyardchickens #backyardchooks #chickensofinstagram #happychooks #freerangechickens #urbanchickens #loveyourchooks #queensland #chickenpaparazzi #herechookchook #australia #mygarden #cottagegarden #chickenfamily #chickenflock #sheshed #gardenshed #backyardpoultrymag

A photo posted by Mandy (@herechookchook) on Mar 27, 2016 at 1:42am PDT

My happy place ??????? #sundayfunday #weekend #staycation #hinterland #love #frommygarden #flowers #flowersoftheday #flowersofinstagram #organicgardening #seedsnow #backyardfarming #allotment #theseedcollection #lobotany #sheshed #gift #present #organic #growsomethinggreen #growyourownfood #veggiepatch #vegetables #madewithlove #grownwithlove #cottageflowers #cottagegarden #homeiswheretheheartis

A photo posted by my little she shed (@mylittlesheshed) on Mar 12, 2016 at 4:20pm PST

My new studio

A photo posted by Cindy Goode Milman (@cindygoodemilman) on May 20, 2014 at 3:56am PDT

I ❤️weekends spent here #summerdays #weekend #friends #family #gardening #perfect #permaculture #lovemygarden #sheshed #allotment #organicgardensaustralia #growsomethinggreen #organic #allotmentgarden #vegetables #vegetablepatch

A photo posted by my little she shed (@mylittlesheshed) on Feb 20, 2016 at 1:10am PST

The inclement weather saw us mostly inside the she shed this afternoon. But lovely all the same ?❤️ #sheshed #playkitchen #shed #cottage #recycle #repurpose #upcycle #diy #rural #backyardgardening #organic #lifestyle #simplelife #simpleliving #shabbychic #homesweethome #home #tiny #rustic #vintage #kitchen #love #play #roomwithaview #view #beautifulview

A photo posted by my little she shed (@mylittlesheshed) on Jan 29, 2016 at 11:19pm PST

She sheds from around the globe, with unique international designs:

Confession: We wish we could pick up @ellaclaireblog’s charming she shed up & bring it right to our own backyard #country #sheshed

A photo posted by Country Living (@countrylivingmag) on Nov 14, 2015 at 5:02am PST

Sewing area in my sheshed! #ineverwanttoleave #sheshed #sheshedesign #shedshedlove #craftshed #womansshed #shedgirl #artshed #sheshedcreative #sewing #creativeshed #shedlove #sheddy #ilovemyshed ?

A photo posted by Gill Lockhart (@gilllockhart) on Mar 28, 2016 at 12:01pm PDT

I ❤️ my sh-office #sheshed #studio #gardenoffice

A photo posted by Hayley Southwood (@hjsouthwood) on Sep 30, 2015 at 11:35am PDT

I love this little cabin. And I’ve already had a sparrow family move in to my petunia basket! They’re quiet neighbors, so far, until the kids get hungry. #Scissortail #cabin #tinyhouse #sheshed #writingstudio

A photo posted by Dena Norman (@dena.norman) on Mar 27, 2016 at 7:19am PDT

I love this little cabin. And I’ve already had a sparrow family move in to my petunia basket! They’re quiet neighbors, so far, until the kids get hungry. #Scissortail #cabin #tinyhouse #sheshed #writingstudio

A photo posted by Dena Norman (@dena.norman) on Mar 27, 2016 at 7:19am PDT

#sheshed #happy #happyplace #boho

A photo posted by Brooke Guarascio (@brooguar) on Mar 20, 2016 at 6:35pm PDT

This is where you go when you’re ready for some peace and quiet….#sheshed!!!!! Yep, it’s a #shed.

A photo posted by Sturdy Built (@sturdybuiltsheds) on Mar 18, 2016 at 7:47am PDT