Kiwis love their weekend DIY projects, and what better way to delve deeply into your hobbies than by creating a craft room or the perfect workshop shed? Keep the garage and driveway free for your vehicles - repurposing a storage shed is an easy, affordable way to create a home workshop and gain an extra space to do what you love.
If you want to create a workshop shed on your property, we’ve listed a few things for you to consider before getting started.
Benefits of workshop sheds
So, why use a storage shed as a home workshop?
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Dedicated storage space: A shed is a great solution for storing gardening equipment, bikes, and, of course, tools! With a dedicated storage area for your woodworking, you can keep your home free of clutter and never lose a single screw again.
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Plenty of room: Kitset sheds make spacious workshops and are available in various styles and sizes, allowing you to find the ideal option with ample space tailored to your needs.
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Protection from the elements: A strong and level foundation will improve the structural integrity of your shed, ensuring it can withstand New Zealand conditions and help prevent damage to your workspace.
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Affordability: Workshop sheds are a much cheaper alternative to renovating your property. It’s reliability, durability and functionality on a budget.
Alone time: Access to your own quiet location to immerse yourself in projects and take a breather from your busy home.
Planning your new workshop shed
Before buying a storage shed or building your own workshop shed, consider the following:
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Material
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Durability
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Insulation
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Design
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Shed style
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Ventilation
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Customisation options
What size should your shed be? If you need space for power tools and machinery, you should explore sheds that are at least 7 m2. However, a smaller storage shed size may suit your needs if you’re only working with hand tools. The most popular shed materials include wood, metal and resin.
Workshop shed essentials
Lighting and electricity
Most kitset sheds aren’t set up for electric lighting, so the easiest way to light up your assembled shed is to rely on natural sunlight, which means you’ll want to explore sheds with opening windows. If you’re building your own, keep this in mind during the construction process.
If natural lighting isn’t enough, consider buying puck lights and installing them securely inside light fixtures attached to the shed wall. These battery-powered lights can usually be controlled by a remote, giving you quick and easy makeshift lighting. You can also hire a registered electrician to hook your garden workshop shed up to power for unmatched reliability.
Ventilation
While often overlooked, ventilation plays a crucial role in habitable sheds, especially in areas with hot and humid Kiwi summers and wet winters. Without proper ventilation, you risk excessive moisture, which can lead to mould growth and unpleasant odours.
While you can opt to run electric fans for ventilation, the easiest solution is just building or buying a shed with ventilation, ensuring your space always has a steady supply of fresh air.
At Keter, all our sheds are built with convenience and durability in mind, so they’re already well-ventilated and can stand up to New Zealand weather. No need to worry about mould or mildew ruining your DIY workspace!
Workbench
What are workshops without workbenches? A quality workbench will serve as the centrepiece for your DIY operations, so getting one with a sturdy design that will withstand the test of time is important. Whether you buy a workbench or build one yourself, just make sure it fits through the doors!
Locks
We all know tools don’t come cheap, so it’s essential to protect your shed with basic security measures. Padlocks provide an affordable solution to secure your storage shed door, keeping both your prized possessions and general space safe.
Shelving
DIY involves a ton of stuff you need to keep in check. Get organised and customise your shed with shelving and storage for your craft workspace. You have plenty of options, including standalone cabinets, shed shelving, and wall hooks.
Keter has a wide range of shelving products that are perfect for workshop sheds. Our cabinets are suitable for indoor and outdoor spaces on your property, while our shelves and hooks are designed specifically for use with our sheds. They feature an easily adjustable design, letting you efficiently customise your shed’s storage space.
Make your storage shed workshop vision a reality with Keter New Zealand
Forget cramming your gear in the garage and moving the vehicles around whenever you have a new project. A Keter storage shed is the versatile lifestyle enhancer you didn’t know you needed!
Our high-grade sheds are made of strong, weather-resistant resin, designed to last for years, making them the perfect workshop. Built with lockable hinged double doors, you can easily store everything from workbenches to motorcycles.
Explore our shed styles and shop online now, or visit our store in East Tamaki, Auckland and test them out yourself! Got a question? Our experienced team is here to help you. Contact us now!
