Creating Your Dream She Shed on a Budget: Practical Tips and Inspiration

cute garden shed decorated with plants and accessories

She sheds have been super popular in recent years, and it’s not a surprise. Providing a comfortable personal space to retreat to, she sheds have captured the imagination, creativity (and the need to escape the daily grind) of ladies everywhere.   Whether you’re a homeowner looking to create a space just for the ‘she’ of […]

Shed Layouts That Work: Designing for Your Unique Needs

Metal shed with open sides housing a boat.

When it comes to designing sheds, layout is everything. Whether you’re a shed retailer, designer, or erector, understanding shed layouts and choosing a layout that’s going to work is crucial to meeting the needs of your clients.   Most of us have seen the ‘bad design choices’ memes and blogs on the internet; doors that […]

One Off Special Designs

A 3D Render of a one off shed design

Sure, little morsels are sweet to the taste. I mean a 6 x 6 x 2.4 is easy peasy to sell and you can pick up $1,000 more or less for little work. Get a few of these up in a week and you’re doing ok. Or you might sell a farm shed or two […]

How much does a shed cost? Your guide to shed cost estimation

A metal shed with 3 open bays.

For shed designers, retailers, and builders, accurately estimating the cost of a shed project is crucial for running your business successfully. Getting those shed cost estimations right is just as important for the end customer as it is for the shed retailer or builder.   In this article, we’ll cover:   The basics of estimating […]

How to Turn a Metal Shed into a Cosy Room: Your Comprehensive Guide

how to turn a metal shed into a room, shed with a table and chairs on the patio out front

Thinking of building a shed that’s more like a getaway space for some serious rest and relaxation? Or maybe you’ve already got an existing shed but are looking for ideas on how to turn a metal shed into a room that you’ll love hanging out in?   Whether you’re a shed owner looking for ideas […]

How to design and build a mezzanine floor in a shed

A large open plan shed with mezzanine floor

Sheds in Australia are largely popular, from the basic garden shed to industrial sheds to fancy boat sheds and everything in between. As Australia’s leading shed design software provider and other solutions for shed retailers in Australia, we know sheds — and shed trends — well. So it’s not surprising to hear that mezzanine floors […]

Shed Ventilation Design Tips: How to design a shed with good ventilation

Shed with three roller doors and good ventilation.

It’s no secret that Australians love their sheds. It’s also no secret that the Aussie sun can be harsh, and for most of our country, that means a fair bit of heat in summer (and even autumn and spring in many parts of our beautiful Sunshine country).   A shed owner’s best friend, therefore, is […]

What’s the Best Colour for a Shed?

A large metal shed with two roller doors an side windows

It’s a question that’s been asked time and time again, by customers looking to buy a shed, and by the shed retailers who are helping them with their shed design. “What’s the best colour for a shed?” We take a look at the answer to the age-old question, from a few different perspectives.   The […]