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Garden space can be limited, so people naturally want more from one building. That’s where the idea of a combination shed comes in. You might be asking, what is it? Here’s what you need to know.
Before exploring combo shed options, take a look at our complete shed buying guide for expert tips on choosing the right garden building, understanding materials, and comparing styles.
What Is a Combination Shed?
A combination shed is a garden building with two uses in one structure. Instead of putting up a shed and, separately, a greenhouse, summerhouse, or log cabin, you get one unit that does both. For instance, one side is for storing the barbecue and garden tools, and the other side is for another use—depending on the model design.
There are different setups available on the market. Some sheds are paired with a greenhouse-like structure, such as a potting shed. Others are linked with a summer house, and there are also workshop sheds, among other designs.
Many go for combination sheds because they’re practical and space-saving. That makes them popular for smaller gardens. But they’re just as useful for anyone who wants storage and another feature side by side.
Examples of Common Combination Sheds in Our Range
To give you an idea of how this type of garden building works, look at our available units below:
Potting shed
A potting shed looks like a standard wooden shed from the outside. Yet inside, it’s designed with gardening in mind. It usually has windows along one side to let in enough sunlight for seed trays and young plants. This gives it a greenhouse role (though not truly as heat-absorbing as a proper greenhouse) while still keeping the structure of a garden storage shed.
One fitting example is our BillyOh Planthouse Pressure Treated Pent Potting Shed. Along the front, you’ll find two tiers of fixed SAN-glazed windows. The built-in shelving beneath gives you a long bench to pot seedlings and store trays. Having them positioned here means the plants are always in the brightest part of the shed, and receiving plenty of warmth. The rest of the interior works like a standard shed, so there’s enough space to store tools, compost bags, and pots.
Overall, a potting shed is for growing and keeping your essentials organised in one place. It’s especially perfect if you’re a budding gardener!
Summer house with a side store
This combination shed features a spacious room area with large windows on one side. You can use this for seating, hobbies, or as a small home office.
On the other side, there’s a smaller shed section with its own door. That side store is perfect for keeping tools, bikes, or your handy BBQ grill out of the way, but still easy to get to.
See our BillyOh Penton Corner Summerhouse with Side Store, for instance. This combo design gives you the best of both worlds. You get a main space for relaxation or entertainment and a separate area for storage. The larger room can become anything you like—a games room, lounge, or garden bar. As for the storage, here’s how you can make the most of it: Summer House with Side Shed Ideas
With one of these, you don’t have to give up as much valuable space for both a summer house and a shed.
Log cabin shed
This shares the same concept as the summer house above, except it’s in a cabin style. It’s made from thicker timber, which makes it stronger and better suited for using for more of the year. The attached side store adds extra storage without taking away from the main room. This combination shed type is ideal for heavy-duty uses like a workshop.
If you lean towards this idea, here’s a list of ‘Everything You Need in a Garden DIY Workshop’ to get started!
Round-up
A combination shed is two uses in one building. And its benefits are a win-win: you save space, keep your garden tidy, and make better use of one building. Whether your garden is small or large, it lets you bring storage and other uses together.
If you’re considering getting this, the next guide can help with positioning it: Can I Put a Shed in My Front Garden? Expert Guide
