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The Best Sheds for Small Gardens: Wood, Plastic & Metal

The Best Sheds for Small Gardens: Wood, Plastic & Metal

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The Best Sheds for Small Gardens: Wood, Plastic & Metal

The Best Sheds for Small Gardens: Wood, Plastic & Metal

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Sheds are designed to meet the various needs of homeowners, including size. Even if you have limited square footage, there’s a storage solution that will work for you. This guide has compiled a list of the best sheds for small gardens to give you options.

Let’s start with wooden sheds:

BillyOh Master Tall Store

The Master Tall is a vertical storage unit that comes in a compact 3×2 or 3×3 size. It has internal shelves to make the most of the space. Inside, there’s enough room for garden tools, cleaning supplies, and other small items.

The single door opens fully for easy access, and the height is handy for taller bits like brooms or rakes. Small but practical, it’s a good way to keep your garden tidy and clutter-free.

BillyOh Keeper Overlap Apex Shed

The BillyOh Keeper is roomier than the tall store model, starting at 4×6 feet. It’s ideal for bulkier tools like a lawnmower (as shown in the picture) and still leaves space for more. Even better, it has built-in wall shelving for extra storage and side walls for hanging tools.

If you need a small shed that can handle larger equipment, this could be the one.

BillyOh Mini Keeper Overlap Pent Store Shed

The mini Keeper is a low-profile, horizontal storage unit with a small footprint. What sets it apart from the previous wooden units is its wide and shallow design.

This makes it suitable for storing larger items that need less height. Bikes, for instance, will fit and be easily accessible, thanks to the wide double doors. Not only that, but the door panels can be added with hooks for extra storage, like helmets and cycling gear.

Next are plastic garden storage:

Duramax Cedargrain Durabox 416 Litre Plastic Storage Box

Duramax Cedargrain Durabox 416 Litre Plastic Storage Box
Duramax Cedargrain Durabox 416 Litre Plastic Storage Box

This storage box is a fresh take on the standard plastic shed, designed to look like an oversized box. It has an impressive 416 litres of space, perfect for outdoor kids’ toys, seat pad cushions, and more. It can even double as a bench for additional outdoor seating!

At 130cm wide, 70cm deep, and 63cm high, it’s compact enough to fit in a corner or along a wall without taking up too much space.

BillyOh Ashford Apex Plastic Garden Storage Shed Including Foundation Kit Grey

BillyOh Ashford Apex Plastic Garden Storage Shed Including Foundation Kit Grey
BillyOh Ashford Apex Plastic Garden Storage Shed Including Foundation Kit Grey

8×6 sheds like the BillyOh Ashford are turning heads. For one, they’re big enough to be useful and small enough to fit in most gardens.

This model offers a complete package that’s uncommon in plastic shed models. The durable plastic panels are supported by metal framing for stability and durability. But that’s not all; it also comes with a steel foundation kit.

Its anthracite colour blends into the garden, and the white trim gives it a clean, finished look. You wouldn’t even guess it’s a plastic shed at first glance!

Now, onto metal sheds:

Globel Apex Metal Shed

Globel Apex Metal Shed
Globel Apex Metal Shed

The Globel in 6×4 is made from high-tensile, hot-dipped galvanised steel. This makes it weather- and rust-resistant, giving you a built-to-last shed option.

The apex roof provides extra headroom, while the wide, flat walls can be added with shelves. With this layout, you can store ladders and other tall items, with still space left for smaller tools. The sliding doors also save space, so you don’t have to worry about door clearance.

Newton Lean to Metal Shed

Newton Lean to Metal Shed
Newton Lean to Metal Shed

The Newton is designed to lean against an existing wall or surface to maximise space. This leaves more room in the garden for other uses—a handy feature for smaller backyards.

The vertical ribbed metal panels give it a more unique look than those with plain designs. Choose between a sleek anthracite grey or green shade for the colour to match your garden theme.

The sliding doors open from both sides, revealing a spacious interior for storage.

And that’s it for our small sheds! We hope this guide has helped you find the perfect shed for your small garden.

If you’re thinking of giving your storage building a new look, check out these paint shed colours.

Our guide to garden sheds can help you with any other aspect of your buying journey.

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