As much as we love gathering in the living room with the family for movie night or around the dining table with friends for a dinner party, there’s something about relaxing in a smaller space alone that is wildly underrated. In fact, according to The American Institute of Stress, taking a brief break alone can be rewarding both mentally and physically. So, in other words, we need a place to retreat solo, but where? Per usual, Costco has a solution: a "Solitude" shed.
Yes, you read that right. Costco is selling a beautiful and quaint 120-square-foot bungalow that offers the perfect spot to take five—or 30, which may be more beneficial to your mental health. Let your mind run wild with the possibilities. You could go with the old-school man cave setup, create a quiet place to craft and DIY to your heart’s content, or just a cozy place to study, read, or work. It’s the perfect place to decompress after a long day. Plus, getting a Solitude shed is much easier than knocking down walls in your home and starting a months-long renovation project. If you're worried about how it'll hold up to rain or snow, note that the roof is made from plywood treated with an ice and water shield, so you won't need to tear the whole thing down come winter.
The sheds range in size, from 10' by 12' to 16' by 16'. You do need a Costco membership to take advantage of the Studio Shed line, so if you're not a member yet, sign up here. Costco isn’t the only retailer tricking out sheds to be mini-homes, though, so don't worry if you don't want to commit to a membership right now. We rounded up some of our other favorites below, including a luxe Amazon tiny home that comes with a porch and bathroom. Check them out, and start building your personal sanctuary ASAP. You can thank us later.
Purple Leaf Patio Hardtop Gazebo
VanAcc Outdoor Garden Shed
Patiowell Outdoor Storage Shed
Janae McKenzie is the Associate Shopping Editor at House Beautiful, where she regularly covers the best of the best in home brands. Since joining the House Beautiful team in 2023, Janae regularly creates seasonal gift guides in addition to reviewing and evaluating home decor, bespoke furniture, and accessories. Janae also routinely tests viral products, from luxury sheets to high-tech air purifiers, determining quality and guiding readers to the best purchases possible. Janae holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and began her career at Food Network shortly after graduation. She also covers relevant shopping deals and celebrity news in the home space, a skill she honed during her tenure as a news writer at Glamour. When she’s not writing or scoping out the next mattress to test, you can find her hunting for trinkets to add to her bookshelf or artfully arranging her Playbill collection.
