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A garden office and shed combined is the kind of upgrade that makes life simpler. You get one place to work and another for storage. Read on to learn more about this setup and see what options are available in the UK market.
What Is an Office Shed Combo?
While many garden owners have turned a shed into a dedicated office workspace, this is usually done in a way that completely dedicates the entire building to that purpose. It’s either a purpose-built garden room or a traditional shed that has been converted and is no longer a garden storage container.
Another possibility, though less ideal, is to take a relatively large garden storage shed and dedicate one section of it (perhaps a corner) to your office desk setup. But when you’re crammed in with your lawnmower, wheelbarrow and spare bags of soil, that’s not exactly conducive to a focused study environment.
However, you can also have clearly divided garden office and storage shed zones combined into a single structure. One part is set up as a workspace, and is partitioned away from the other area that acts as storage. You’ll often see this design in log cabins with a side shed or a lean-to attachment. The two areas stay separate, but everything sits under one roof.
However you use it, this kind of garden room layout helps make the most of the space you already have.
Log Cabins with Side Sheds
Many log cabins now come with a built-in side shed, not as an extra feature but as an integrated part of the structure. It’s the same log build, but the layout gives you two zones within a solid structure.
One side feels more like a room, perfect for an office, studio, or retreat. The other is a simple enclosed store with its own door, made for tools, bikes, or other items.
(Customer’s Image: BillyOh Tianna Log Cabin Summerhouse with Side Store)
Some designs even let you choose which side the shed goes on or how much space each section takes. One example is the BillyOh Tianna – a dual-purpose garden room with a spacious main area and a side storage unit.
How to Add Storage to a Garden Office
(Customer’s Image: BillyOh Winchester Log Cabin)
You add extra storage to a garden office by building it as a separate section rather than cramming everything into the shed office itself. That way, tools, boxes, and outdoor gear stay out of your workspace, keeping the room clear for focused work.
If you’re going for a log cabin, many models already offer built-in side storage. These are usually lean-to sections that sit along one side of the building. You can choose open or enclosed, and either way, it adds room without taking anything from your office.
One fitting example is the BillyOh Winchester Log Cabin. The lean-to is designed as part of the cabin range, so everything matches: the timber, roofline, and so on.
It’s a traditional Alpine-style cabin with opening windows and windowed double doors. This model offers a lot of customisation, including a lean-to storage of 19mm and 28mm.
It’s a compact, windowless section with a single door. The flat, sloping roof sits just below the main cabin’s roofline. Plus, its walls use the same interlocking logs as the cabin.
More Garden Office Shed Combos from BillyOh
All models below come with lean-to side storage as an upgrade/extra:
BillyOh Kent Garden Office
The Kent is a multi room that features two distinct spaces separated by an internal wall. This makes it ideal for home working, with room for multiple desks.
(Customer’s Image: BillyOh Kent Garden Office)
The smallest size available is 13 x 10ft, and the largest is 18 x 16 ft. If you opt for the storage, that’s another 1.5m in width and 2.0m in depth. The perfect office for achieving a work-life balance in the comfort of your garden.
BillyOh Fraya Max Pent Log Cabin
For a garden room designed for retreat, the Fraya Max log cabin is for you. It’s larger than the Kent, starting at 7.0m x 3.0m (around 23 x 10 ft). That standard size increases further with the lean-to storage add-on. If that’s not a problem, then this guide on how to design a log cabin can help you maximise the space.
If you’re setting up a workspace at home, pairing it with a shed is a smart move. You get one build that covers both work and storage. Have a look at the BillyOh range and see which one suits your garden best!
Get more options here: Garden Rooms Buying and Building Guide
