When it comes to garden sheds, dare to dream big. Shelves, storage and style: here are 10 ideas to steal to create a hardworking shed that feels like a sanctuary.

Photo by Michelle Slatalla

1. Display your tools as if they were precious objects.

Photo courtesy of Pottery Barn

2. This potting shed in Italy is outfitted with a sink, shelving, and a sunny window.

Photo by StudioErrante Architetture

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3. This California potting shed is petite but well-organized.

Photo courtesy of Susan Wisniewski Landscape LLC

4. Mimicking the architecture of an adjacent farmhouse, this Hudson Valley shed blends into the landscape. 

Photo by Mette Krull

5. In Denmark, this toolshed has oversized windows to let in light.

Photo by Mimi Giboin

6. This Oakland potting shed is light and airy.

Photo courtesy of Cheng + Snyder

7. In Maine, this canoe storage shed doubles as a writer's studio.

Photo by Al Hartley

8. Open shelving keeps plants organized in this London studio-turned-shed.

Photo by Michelle Slatalla

9. Carved out from the side of a garage, this 18-inch-deep potting shed makes the most of its limited space.

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10. A pegboard and hooks keep garden tools organized.