Backyard and Outdoor Living

SHED SENSE

A garden shed is much more than a backyard storage cupboard. It has the potential to be an eco-friendly piece of architecture, delivering an inspiring venue for work, leisure and pleasure. So if you’re hiding a gloomy, cluttered shack down the back, read on as we shed light on some innovative transformations.

SHIPPING CONTAINERS

Shipping containers are gaining recognition for their trendy industrial design, modular shape and durability. Constructed from steel, their inherent strength makes them practical outdoor sheds or creative spaces, such as personal galleries, studios, workspaces or guesthouses. Plus, they’re vermin-proof.

Used shipping containers are inexpensive and can be sourced second-hand from freight companies or online resellers. Since they already conform to standard shipping sizes, transportation is easily managed, which means you can also take your container with you if

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