Pub-Sheds Are A Growing Trend Worth Seeing

One of the more dynamic areas of a property is its backyard, as it goes through many iterations in a family's lifetime. When the kids are babies, it's full of infant toys and kiddie pools. As they get older, swingsets and trampolines come into play. Once they're out of the house, it's usually the parents' time to enjoy their outdoor space, and decks and spas are installed. To that end, there's a new trend becoming popular: the backyard personal pub.

Many of these "drinking establishments" are created out of what used to be backyard sheds storing lawnmowers and tools - clearly indicating that the owners' priorities prize leisure over weekend chores.

Although it looks small from the outside, the pub-shed shown below reveals a Marilyn Monroe-themed bar, complete with a flat-screen television for watching the game.

Reader Sheds

The next shed provides a cabana-like escape with light-wood finishing, wicker furniture and, of course, a hammock.

Reader Sheds

This nondescript shed opens up into a 50's style soda-stand.

Reader Sheds

With beers on tap and a full jukebox, the term "being in the dog house" takes on a whole new meaning when in this personal pub.

Reader Sheds

A shed-to-pub renovation doesn't require a big shed; a couple of benches and a center grille easily makes for a comfortable hideaway, and only a few mirrors and decorative steins are needed to transform it into a cozy tavern.

Reader Sheds

The owners of the below property took a small rectangular shed and added bar windows and outdoor seating. The brightly-decorated interior is big enough to house everything the bartender needs to comfortably mix up a cocktail.

Reader Sheds

Pubs are far from the only structures being created out of simple backyard sheds. Many are designed and renovated by the owners, which allows for incredibly specific customization.