The Green Room: Multifunctional shed has rooftop terrace & hidden roll-out kitchen

As the weather is getting more warm and spring-like, our thoughts turn to spending more time outdoors -- tending the garden, or enjoying meals outside. For those with a shed out back, it's a convenient way to store things, or perhaps even work out of, as we've seen with so many well-designed shed offices.

Aiming to address work, play and dining in a compact design, Sweden's Belatchew Arkitekter created this multifunctional shed in collaboration with outdoor brand Jabo. It features storage for the usual shed tools, but houses a nicely made interior for work, or for more quiet activities like reading, yoga and meditation. There's a rooftop terrace for lounging around, and even a hidden kitchen.

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The firm says it's a "small house with large spaces," and it's made with Siberian larch and black painted aluminum. There's a set of stairs on one side leading up to the rooftop space, which also doubles as a terraced garden for herbs and ornamental plants.

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The interior has big sliding glass doors to let sunlight in. It's been painted bright white, creating a calm interior for work, hobbies or for guests to sleep in.