Ideas for Landscaping Around Your Lifestyle Shed

Looking to upgrade your outdoor space? At KiwiSpan, we believe your steel shed should be just as stylish as it is practical, becoming a natural part of your landscape. Discover some simple yet impactful ideas for landscaping around your shed to create a cohesive, inviting outdoor area.

How to Decorate Around an Outdoor Shed

Creating a stylish landscape around your metal shed helps integrate it with your surroundings. Here are a few ways to achieve this:

• Create a Pathway: A gravel, stone, or paver pathway leading to your shed adds charm and provides easy access.
• Add plants: Place colourful planters around the base to soften the structure and add a natural touch.
• Install Lighting: Outdoor lighting, such as solar-powered fixtures, highlights your shed at night and creates a welcoming atmosphere.

Making the Most of the Space Between Your Shed and Fence

The often-overlooked space between your shed and fence can be transformed into a functional area. Consider these ideas:

• Vertical Garden: Install a vertical garden on the fence to grow herbs, flowers, or small vegetables, maximising limited space.
• Add Seating: If space allows, place a small bench or chair to create a cosy reading nook or relaxation spot.
• Storage Solutions: Use the space for extra storage with shelves or hooks for gardening tools or outdoor equipment.

How Much Space Should You Leave Around a Shed?

Leaving enough space around your shed is essential for practical use, maintenance, and the structure’s longevity. Here are some considerations:

• Maintenance Access: Leave at least 2-3 feet of space around the shed for easy maintenance.
• Proper Drainage: Ensure the ground slopes away from the shed to avoid water damage.
• Plant Growth: When planting trees or shrubs, consider their mature size to avoid issues with roots or branches encroaching on the shed.

Are you unsure how much space you should leave around your shed? We are here to help. Talk to the KiwiSpan experts about any questions you might have.

Get Inspired by Your Surroundings

If you already have a beautifully designed landscape and want to add a shed that complements it, look to your garden for inspiration. Consider elements like colour, texture, and plant choices when designing a customisable shed that blends seamlessly with its surroundings. Use our 3D shed builder to bring your vision to life and create a shed that enhances the natural beauty of your outdoor space.

Build Your KiwiSpan Shed

At KiwiSpan, we use high-quality steel to build durable, low-maintenance sheds tailored to your lifestyle. We are sure that our stylish shed designs will inspire many landscaping ideas. Whether you’re looking for a modern garage, storage shed, or barn house, KiwiSpan sheds offer a functional, stylish, and customisable solution. Our lifestyle and residential shed options include:

• Garages: From single-car garages to multi-bay designs, we can custom-build garages to store your vehicles, classic cars, boats, or equipment. Each garage is tailored to suit your needs and offers secure and spacious storage solutions.
• American-style Barns: Combining contemporary design with quality steel, our American barns are an attractive addition to any property. They provide flexible, large, open spaces that can be used for anything.
• Carports: Our customisable carports provide stylish protection for your vehicles, protecting them from the elements. We can match the carport with various designs to suit your home’s aesthetic and lifestyle needs.
• Designer Series: For those looking for something unique, our Designer Series offers bespoke shed and building designs with custom features to match your vision. We work closely with you to create a structure that stands out and meets your requirements.

Take Control of Your Build with KiwiSpan

At KiwiSpan, we believe in giving our customers creative control. We put you in the driver’s seat by providing fully customisable structures, allowing you to tailor your shed to suit your needs—whether it’s a garage, workshop, or storage solution. If you prefer a hands-on approach, we also offer kit sets so you can assemble your structure.

We always focus on delivering practical, high-quality solutions that enhance your property’s functionality and value, making KiwiSpan a trusted choice for steel-building projects nationwide. For a shed that combines style and durability, get a quote today.