the ideal Shedio - gimme your thoughts :)

[chipperpottery]

The problem with sheds is they will multiply if you let them.....I have five in my garden....no Six counting the summer house.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51048389@N02/?saved=1

[dinah46]

The problem with sheds is they will multiply if you let them.....I have five in my garden....no Six counting the summer house.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51048389@N02/?saved=1

Good grief, I'm having enough of a problem sorting one out

And a moat might be good......

Oh yeah and helpful if you can design it like the tardis so it is much bigger on the inside than on the outside!

But which version of The Doctor would you choose to put inside?

I wondered how long it'd be before we were nipping off up tangents

[Krysia@No98]

Tangents are very important!!

Actually on a serious note, if you are going to have your back to the door a mirror that shows you the door that you can see very easily from where yo're sitting would be very useful.

I was going to talk about lighting.  I was going to say as, Kaz has, that lots of lighting or different areas and make sure that they are controlled by different switches. Also think about where the light is going to be all year round.  If I go into my work room at the mo in the afternoon the light is such that I can't see the computer screen or the flame.

I'm really looking forward to seeing al the pictures when it's done

(I'd have a moat to.  Other then looking nice and keeping people out it would be a great fire break  )

[chipperpottery]

That is a brilliant idea about the Mirror, I will follow that one up.

[Helen G]

don't put the torch too near the window, cross winds when I first started nearly meant burnt fingers 

[beadysam]

I'd agree with everything Kaz said except the height of bench.  I've got a high bench and an architects chair on wheels to sit at.  The reason I have it so high is so that I can change position by standing, or changing the chair height slightly.   When I have had a sore arm or aching neck etc this change of position has really really helped.  That wasn't the reason I went for a high desk though, it was because I have a chronic back problem and struggle to sit for long periods - the desk is at the perfect hight for me to stand and make beads with no stooping.  Its also a great height for doing anything that you might do stood up, without any stooping at all. Works for me, but wouldn't be right for everyone.

Also I have a big mirror in front of my torch, its great to be able to see where you are in the flame and I imagine it would be good for teaching - also adds extra light

[Diane]

Oh you're making great progress Diane .  Just one thing to add - when planning sockets make sure you have some at skirting board level as well as desk height (for oxycon(s) etc.) Voice of experience

Diane x

[dinah46]

Thanks everyone - keep it coming   I WILL have the perfect shedio

[Krysia@No98]

That is a brilliant idea about the Mirror, I will follow that one up.

I learned that one from people at work creeping up and yelling boo.  The mirror of paranoia is currently in my draw but we are about to move desks again so I see it coming out again very soon

[jammie]

love this thread some great ideas, the moat and the mirror are my favourites. 

[ScarletLeonard]

Love the mirror idea, currently my husband is made to slam the kitchen door before stomping though the hall to my studio just so I don't get a fright.

I do prefer a bar stool high bench, I need to get one that has a higher back and swivels so I can switch worktops (i do have my jewellery stuff in there too.)

Scarlet xx

[SilverGems89]

the mirror idea is fab, unfortunately it wouldnt work for me (the door is on my right and behind me so i still wouldnt be able to see even with the mirror) so i will have to carry on getting the life frightened out of me by my dad, who manages to come up the stairs, open the door and sometimes stand in the room for minutes before i notice him, and then i have to scrape myself off the ceiling! 
I will say my bench is a little higher than a normal desk would be but not to the point i need a bar stool (just a slightly higher than normal office chair thats raised to full height) i had it like that on purpose, i have long legs and my knee's cramp and sieze up if i have them bent up for too long so the height is so i can sit with my legs a little straighter and also have more room to move them around!

[Margram]

I've got a high bench and stool so I can stand or sit, too. It's an old science bench so there is somewhere to put my feet.

Blinds would be useful if you are south-facing.

Space for a pin-board for inspirational piccies.  Little shelves for your favourite beads to remind you how good you are!

[flaming beads]

There are some brilliant ideas here...thanks for sharing everyone

[Krysia@No98]

SilverGems89  If you put the mirror to one side and angle it a bit then it would work.  Mines a little mirror tile.  when it's out it's to the right of my computer to see just over my shoulder