How Joanna Gaines Transformed Her Rose Shed Into A Gothic Paradise

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If you're a fan of Joanna Gaines, then you're likely familiar with the modern farmhouse style that she helped popularize. As charming and popular as that look still is, Gaines's unveiling of her updated rose shed in the fall 2024 issue of Magnolia Journal shows her design skills go well beyond weathered white shiplap and rustic chic. Not only did she transform the space into a herbarium for saving and pressing flowers, but she also opted to paint it with deep, moody hues that bring to mind a Gothic library.

While you might not have an entire shed you can revamp, that doesn't mean you can't use Gaines's shed as inspiration in your own garden. Making changes as small as repainting white lawn furniture to saturated jewel tones, or even shades so dark they could be mistaken for black, can completely alter the look and atmosphere of your outdoor space. You can also pick deeper-toned plants. 

These eerier and more mysterious spaces have been having a moment, and there's no reason you can't create your own striking Gothic garden. Whether you're inspired by Joanna Gaines, "Wuthering Heights", or simply the haunting beauty of nature, small changes in your garden's palette and color scheme can go a long way towards helping you create your own Gothic retreat.

Paint color can make a massive difference when you're looking to transform a space, whether it's just a few lawn chairs, a porch, or an entire shed. While black is a classic shade for evoking Gothic vibes, Joanna Gaines chose a deep green for the walls of her rose shed. It nicely sets off her rustic wood furniture and provides a stunning backdrop for the flowers drying on the walls. A similar shade on a fence or the outside of a shed would also transform a yard and highlight the plants growing nearby. You could even upgrade an ordinary chain link fence by adding Gothic doors or decorative panels.

Using darker shades in your hardscape can also alter the entire look of your outdoor space. It can be achieved either by opting for dark pavers or simply using black or dark brown decorative landscaping stone. Adorn your refinished furniture with outdoor pillow covers, such as the LUKIPOM Medieval Dark Gothic Forest Pillow Covers. And then all that's left to do is to get comfortable and crack open your copy of "Jane Eyre" or "Wuthering Heights".