| Some people just see a garden shed as somewhere | | | | second is used to as a small relaxation and living area |
| to store their personal objects in, which is quite often | | | | which may feature a gazebo or awning. This type of |
| a mixture of junk, tools and lifestyle products such as | | | | shed provides both general storage space and a |
| gym equipment and bikes. However, there are also | | | | relaxation area all within a small area. |
| people who value their sheds as a highly valuable | | | | For a large garden people will look to own a garden |
| resource. There is even a annual competition which a | | | | tool shed. These are larger than common sheds, |
| shed is awarded the 'Shed of the Year' award. | | | | featuring plenty of storage space for a complete |
| Furthermore, there is also a National Shed Week | | | | range of household and gardening tools. They can |
| which celebrates the importance sheds have in some | | | | also feature a desk sized area for potting and hobby |
| peoples lives. Some shed owners use their sheds for | | | | craft. In terms of storage they can also be large |
| very specific purposes ranging from carpentry right | | | | enough to store a ride on lawnmower with large |
| through to carry out biological scientific studies. | | | | double doors to provide easy access. |
| With so many different uses for a shed it is | | | | The final type of shed can easily be confused with a |
| important to determine which type of shed best | | | | summer house. They are made from high quality |
| suits its purposes. The first and most popular type of | | | | wood such as redwood cedar and feature skilled |
| shed is aptly referred to as the 'Common Shed'. | | | | craftsmanship and detailing. They are often modelled |
| The common shed features a generic design of a | | | | on Scandinavian ski huts with large windows, |
| door and small window which almost always to the | | | | comfortable seating and amenities such as a small |
| left of the door. They are designed to store the | | | | kitchen area and even running water. They can be |
| standard range of gardening tools, a small shelf area | | | | used for general relaxation or as an external office |
| for preparing gardening products and hanging space | | | | space for completing work or as private space for |
| for a small range of tools. The shed can either be | | | | professional authors or even work at home |
| purchased in flat pack or pre-built. Because they are | | | | computer programmers. |
| small they are relatively easy to construct. However, | | | | Naturally, each shed will have its own price point. |
| because they are small in size they are east to | | | | Some gardens can feature more than one shed but |
| transport and install. | | | | regardless of how much space you have, or don't |
| A more lifestyle orientated shed is the 3-in-1 shed. | | | | have, it is essential that you determine what the |
| This type of shed often features two doors. One | | | | shed will be used for before making your final |
| dedicated to storage based on a common shed. The | | | | decision. |