“Everything’s tucked away out of sight, but the shed itself still looks great. The firewood stays dry, the backyard stays tidy - it’s a win all round."
As a police officer with a busy schedule, Corban wanted a solution that would help him get his backyard organised without any hassle – something practical, durable, and good-looking enough to earn its place at home.
Rather than settling for a standard option, Corban used the online Shed Builder to design a shed tailored to his space. “I liked being able to see it all come together,” he explains. “I could get the size just right for my backyard, choose the colours, and decide exactly where the doors should go.” The flexibility meant the shed wasn’t just another structure – it was designed specifically to suit his home and how he uses it.
Practicality was just as important as looks. The wood floor adds extra durability and keeps his firewood stack dry year-round, while the sliding doors create a large opening that makes loading up simple. “I can take the wheelbarrow or a basket straight in,” he says. “No squeezing through a narrow doorway, no awkward manoeuvring. It just works.”
And the assembly? “Putting it together was so straightforward,” Corban says. “Everything lined up, the instructions were clear, and it came together faster than I expected.”
Now complete, the shed has become a key part of Corban’s backyard landscaping. His wood stack is neat and dry, his tools are organised, and the whole space feels more usable – and more inviting.
“It’s stylish as well as functional,” Corban reflects. “It’s tidied up the backyard completely -and that’s exactly what I wanted.”
Shed Model: GM3018
Specifications:
3030mm(w) x 1830mm(d) x 1980mm(h)
Sloped Roof
Colour: Karaka
Accessories: Wood Floor, Double Sliding Door, Louvre Window, Skylite,
Corner Protectors, Bruns Storage Holder 500mm