When is a shed not a shed?

Discover the garden buildings that hold more than your outdoor furniture and toolbox

When is a shed not a shed? When it’s an art studio, a home cinema or even a private bar.

The Posh Shed Company – designers and manufacturers of Britian’s most luxurious sheds – have revealed how homeowners across the country are transforming their garden buildings into additional spaces where they can explore hobbies, socialise with their family or even build a new business.

The Posh Shed Company surveyed 2,000 shed owners in Britain to find out exactly what goes on behind closed (shed) doors.

They found 12 per cent of respondents used their sheds to create a garden room, while 8 per cent built their own bar. 6 per cent used their shed as a home gym while 5 per cent turned theirs into a home office.

And when it comes to indulging in hobbies, 4 per cent of those surveyed transformed their sheds into music studios, while the same amount also used their space to create an art room.

Jenny Davis, Marketing Manager of The Posh Shed Company, said: “Sheds are a versatile addition to any garden. Whether you are looking to use a shed in a very traditional manner, or tap into its potential as a private dining room, a chillout space or a playhouse for the children, The Posh Shed Company’s range of garden buildings offer a stunning blend of practicality and luxury.”

The Potting Shed from The Posh Shed Company is the epitome of a classic British garden shed. Boasting time-honoured craftsmanship, it is the gold-standard of traditional elegance with its steeply pitched roof, gracious overhang and small pane windows.

Made to order from modern high-quality materials, it is available in seven colours: Sage Whisper, Dove Grey, Mistral Blue. Soft Linen, Harbour Haze, Warm Wheat and Thunderstorm.

Customers can choose between two roof options, either Cedar Shingles or Composite Slate, as well as three finishes: Posh, Comfortably Posh and Unbelievably Posh.

Jenny added: “How you use your shed will influence the level of finish. Even our entry-level ‘Posh’ sheds boasts partial insulation, double glazing and insulated flooring, making it a great choice for many uses.”

The Potting Shed from The Posh Shed Company is available now to order, with prices starting at £4,999.