7 ideas for making your garden shed work for you

02.08.24

Our timeless RHS Painted Wooden Shed is incredibly versatile, and we wanted to share some inspiration with you for some creative ways in which it can help create your ideal outdoor space. Take a look inside our RHS Painted Wooden Shed and get your garden storage sorted.

Most people probably end up with a happy mix of items in their garden shed – from the BBQ and outdoor chairs to bikes, plant pots and gardening tools. We think that is fine, but it can be helpful to categorise the storage of all your belongings to make them easy to find. This can also help support how you spend your free time, making the equipment needed easier to access. Read on for more ideas for what you can keep in your garden shed and make it work best for you.

 

1. A gardener’s dream

The pretty shed works well as a potting shed and to keep your gardening tools and essentials tidy. The window options also help give extra light so you can see what you are doing and potentially help with bringing on seedlings. The high roof apex means there is plenty of space for some of your larger gardening equipment too, such as bamboo canes.

 

2. Storing outdoor living items

This wooden shed is the perfect place for storing the items you need to transform your garden into the ideal space for entertaining, keeping them protected from bad weather. Store your outdoor furniture and accessories such as tables, chairs, garden loungers, logs, charcoal, BBQ, outdoor cushions and blankets within easy reach. Use metal baskets or attractive wooden storage caddies for smaller items.

 

3. Tidying up the kids’ toys

Sheds are perfect for storing your children’s outdoor toys and bikes, particularly as they grow and if you need to save smaller items for siblings. With the window option, you can add light and it might also make a fun den or playhouse.

 

4. A DIY bike workshop

The Painted Wooden Shed could be a dream space for a cycling enthusiast. The shed can hold at least two adult bicycles plus 1 or 2 children’s bikes. We enjoyed transforming our shed into a road cyclist’s haven complete with a bike stand, cleaning products, tools, pumps and helmets.

 

5. A cozy reading nook for relaxation

Many people use sheds as an escape from the hustle and bustle of the house, somewhere you can quietly read with a cup of tea, enjoy a beer whilst listening to sport on the radio or just to meditate with the peace and tranquillity of nature. Don’t forget blankets and cushions.

 

6. Sports equipment storage for al fresco workouts

Exercising outdoors is good for you, but it doesn’t have to be restricted to running, walking, or other activities that don't require much equipment. Storing home-gym and sports equipment in the shed can make it easier to get out and use and free up space in the house.

 

7. Pet perfection

If your pet’s bits and bobs take up too much space in your home, the shed could be a good place to store cages, spare food, toys and lead.

 

Our popular RHS Painted Wooden Shed is our most competitively priced shed, supplied flat packed with comprehensive instructions for installation onto a pre-prepared concrete base. It comes with a painted exterior as standard. Internal painting and installation is also available as an extra option – get in touch with our friendly customer service team for a quote.

The RHS Painted Wooden Shed is perfect for gardens of all sizes and we woud love to see pictures of yours!

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