If you’re browsing sheds online, you’re probably pretty excited about all of the backyard shed possibilities. Is it going to be a storage space? A place to work on your bikes? A backyard getaway?
When you’re thinking about what will make your backyard shed absolutely perfect for your lifestyle, you can’t forget about the must have garden shed accessories! In this article, we’re going to talk about the best shed accessories to take your shed to the next level.
What is your shed going to be used for?
The purpose of your shed is the most important consideration when you’re thinking about shed accessories. Here is our list of the most popular shed uses and their must have shed accessories:
The household storage shed
If you’re using your backyard shed for storage, you’ll need all the shed accessories that will make organization a breeze.
Free standing shelving is necessary to be able to fit as many items as possible while maintaining order. You can find free standing shelving on our site that is 80cm wide x 30cm deep x 150cm high - plenty of space to store your items.
Linens and other natural materials provide cozy homes for rodents and insects, so you’ll want to protect those items with the right shed accessories. Plastic bins and vacuum-sealable bags are great for keeping your items from becoming nests for unwanted critters.
A sliding door is also a great shed accessory that will maximize the space inside your shed. Without having to worry about leaving room for a swinging door, you can use every centimetre of your shed for storage.
Proper ventilation is another must. To prevent mold or insect infestation, it’s a good idea to install a louvre window unit. These windows are easy to open and close and they’ll keep the air moving in your shed.
The garden shed
Similar to the household storage shed, your garden shed is going to require ample storage space. Free standing shelving can be used for flower pots, watering cans, seed starting trays, and the like. Plastic bins are wonderful for storing mulch and soil. You might also include a couple of small laundry baskets - one for clean gardening gloves or gardening aprons, and one for the items that need to be washed.
In addition to free standing shelving, you might also include j-hooks for hanging hoses or tools with holes in the handle. Tool holding hooks that hang on or over the garden shed wall are also must have shed accessories that provide a home for shovels, rakes, weed wackers, and more.
With all of your equipment and gardening supplies off the floor, you’ll have plenty of space for larger items like lawn mowers or wheelbarrows.
The workshop
Everyone likes the idea of the perfect backyard workshop to spend full afternoons fixing things and working on new projects. You’ve probably seen workshop sheds online that look like the perfect place to tinker and build.
The shed accessories needed for a workshop are going to give you plenty of space for your tools and some comfort elements for you.
Let’s talk organization, first. J-hooks and tool holders are essential for storing all sorts of items - power cords, hand saws, hammers, ladders, and more. Magnetic strips are perfect for holding smaller, frequently used tools like pliers, wrenches and screwdrivers.
Free standing shelves can be home for power tools, tool kits, and other items that can’t hang comfortably on the wall.
A workbench is another of the essential shed accessories that will make your workshop complete. Make sure it has some storage included so that you can store small items like nails, screws, bolts, etc.
Now, let’s talk about comfort. If you’re going to be spending a lot of time in your workshop, there are a few shed accessories that will make your workshop more inviting.
The first thing to consider is your flooring. If you are unable to prepare a concrete slab or other permanent material for your shed floor, you might lay down plastic interlocking flooring. This material is going to take some pressure off of your knees and back, as well as offer a shed flooring option which is easily moved from spot to spot.
You’ll also notice that many workshop sheds online make use of skylights and windows. These will add some much needed natural light and airflow for a long day in the workshop.
The cyclist’s dream
If you’re looking for bike storage that goes above and beyond a tiny little box, a fully outfitted cyclist’s shed is a must for you. Have your tools, extra supplies, and of course, your beloved bikes all in one beautiful shed.
To make it happen, you’re going to need a few shed accessories. Bike hooks are a good starting place and will keep your bikes up off the ground, maximizing the floor space in your shed.
From there, it depends on the other supplies you’ll be storing in your cycling shed. Tyre pumps, extra tyres and tubes, helmets, cleaning products and lubricants might find different homes on free standing shelves or j-hooks.
Another nice accessory to have in this kind of shed is a sliding door. It can be a hassle to try to maneuver your bike with a swinging door but with a sliding door, you can easily get your bike in and out of your shed.
The backyard getaway
If you’re looking for a spot in the backyard to just get away from it all, a backyard getaway shed is going to be perfect. Of course, the right shed accessories will be key in this relaxing oasis.
To make things comfortable and airy, we recommend both a window and a skylight. The natural light will brighten up your shed and make it inviting.
The other shed accessories for your backyard shed may include a wifi hookup, a music centre, or soft lighting for reading or crafting. You might also bring in some bookshelves, plants, comfortable chairs, or anything else that makes you feel at home.
Find the right shed accessories for your backyard shed!
Once you start looking at sheds online, you will inevitably start thinking about the perfect shed accessories as well. We hope this list has inspired you to fill your shed with some must have accessories to create the backyard space of your dreams!
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