Sheds and mailboxes are two of the smallest structures on a property, but they’re also two of the easiest places to have real fun with color. Neither one carries the weight of a big decision the way a whole-house repaint does, which makes them a great low-stakes way to experiment with something bold you might not try anywhere else. I’ve grouped a couple of galleries below: one showing how a backyard shed can go from forgettable to a genuine statement piece, and one covering mailbox ideas that break from the standard black or beige most neighborhoods default to. If you’ve got a shed or mailbox that’s been the same dull color since you moved in, this is a good place to find a spark of inspiration.
Shed Color Ideas
A backyard shed doesn’t have to disappear into the landscaping — the right color can turn it into a statement piece instead of an afterthought.


















Read more: Inspiring Shed Colors
Mailbox Color Ideas
A mailbox is about as small a canvas as you’ll find, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring — it’s one of the few places you can go bold with zero risk.




















Read more: Creative Mailbox Ideas That Break Tradition

