A Backyard Office Built Around the Way You Work
Working from home is here to stay, but it comes with real challenges without the right space. A dedicated office gives you your own backyard office, built to the same standard of quality, style, comfort and value found across else the SheShed range.
Do you have any questions? Call us on 1800 316 583. We would love to help.
Real SheShed Customers, Real Backyard Pods
Here are some popular examples from real SheShed customers using their studio kits as a home office:
Popular Sheds & Cabins for Your Shed Office
Three of our most popular cabins for a backyard office, side by side, so you can compare at a glance.
| Size | 3m × 3m = 9m² |
| Key specs | 28mm treated timber walls, asphalt shingle roof, double-glazed |
| Use case | Suits a compact, budget-friendly office shed. |
| Features | Double-glazed top-hung window · French door entry · Roof & floor included. |
| Size | 3.5m × 2.5m = 8.75m² |
| Key specs | 45mm treated timber walls, ColorBond monopitch roof, double-glazed |
| Use case | Ideal for narrow yards needing a slim footprint. |
| Features | European tilt & turn window · Roof insulation included · Fits narrow backyards. |
| Size | 3m × 3m = 9m² |
| Key specs | 28mm treated timber walls, ColorBond monopitch roof, double-glazed |
| Use case | Best for a sleek, modern-looking office space. |
| Features | Lattice-free double-glazed window · Modern ColorBond steel roof · Roof & floor included. |
“The SheShed team are absolutely fantastic. I was a little hesitant purchasing a cabin online but the process was seamless and team members are so fast to reply. Highly recommended.”
The ordering and delivery process to our remote location was very easy. Great communication with the team. The builders enjoyed working with the cabin and customising the open air shower/toilet annex to match. The materials are great quality, including the double glazing. We’re very happy with the outcome and we’ve had good feedback from our guests.
“As an ex-chippy myself, an ex-carpenter – I had to somewhat forget everything I knew, which means it’s a perfect DIY project for you and some mates, or just the family. It’s great to get around and try some stuff. When I had any questions, there was no problem at all – there was no such thing as a silly question.”
Backyard Offices & Garden Studios
A garden office is a relaxing, functional place to work once it’s designed and finished to suit your needs and tastes. Our range of outdoor office kits can be easily installed DIY by most handy customers, or you can call on our trusted builders and suppliers Australia-wide to take care of construction for you.
Why Our Office Sheds Are the Perfect Solution for Your Garden
- No council approval needed for most of our garden offices, though we always recommend checking with your local council before you start
- Stylish design that blends with your house, or adds a striking contrast to the garden
- Quality, pressure-treated European timber for lasting stability and durability
- Cosy all year round, with insulation options suited to every Australian climate
- Steel cladding options available for an even more durable, low-maintenance finish
- Fast delivery and DIY installation, or let our trusted builders take care of construction for you
- Genuinely cost-effective, thanks to smart design that helps keep construction costs more manageable
Creating a home office in a SheShed wooden cabin gives you a secure, dedicated workspace that you can customise to your needs.
Your Office, Your Rules
Customise to suit you
No more arguing with colleagues over the temperature, radio or who has the best view. Create the office environment that works for you.
Lock and Leave
At the end of the day, close the door to your office and your workday. Have peace of mind knowing your home office is safe and secure from wee ones and visitors.
Spend more time with the family
Without the large daily commutes, you’ll be home more often, giving you a better work/life balance.
Home Office, Granny Flats, or Hobby Room: You Decide
A SheShed office shed doesn’t have to be used only as an office. The same structure that works as a quiet, focused workspace during the week can just as easily double as extra space for guests, a granny flat alternative for family staying longer-term, or simply a versatile room that the whole household gets some use out of. It’s your space, your call.
Natural Light, Windows, and Layout
A good office shed isn’t just four walls. Natural light through well-placed windows makes a real difference to a space you’ll be working in every day, so layout matters as much as size. Choose where your doors and windows sit to make the most of the view, keep the space feeling open, and enhance the natural light without compromising on privacy.
How to Build Your Office Shed: Step by Step
- Step 1: Contact us on 1800 316 583
- Step 2: Pick your SheShed cabin
- Step 3: Plan the design, fixtures and fittings
- Step 4: Style your SheShed
- Step 5: Build your SheShed cabin in just a few days
Five steps, one weekend, and you could start enjoying your new space before you know it.
Less Building, More Time Enjoying It
A SheShed office shed gives you the freedom to build work around your own terms, not the other way round. Style it to match your needs, and keep more of what you earn by cutting the costs of commercial rent, travel time and overheads. It’s your office, at your convenience.
Built to Last: Structure, Materials & Construction
An office shed isn’t a flimsy garden shed dressed up with a nice photo. SheShed cabins use solid tongue-and-groove timber walls, quality doors and weather-resistant roofing, with specifications varying by model. Each flatpack arrives with every panel, beam and fitting accounted for, so construction is genuinely doable in just a few days rather than a drawn-out project. Solid wall panels, quality doors and a weatherproof roof come standard, so your finished office shed looks and feels like a real building, not an afterthought.
Choosing the Right Location for Your Office Shed
Before your cabin arrives, it’s worth thinking through the best location on your property. A few things to consider:
- Sun and shade: north-facing is often ideal in Australia for natural light without overheating
- Access: make sure there’s clear access for delivery and a functional path from the house
- Level base: most sites will need a level base or concrete slab prepared before installation
- Distance from boundaries: check your council’s setback rules, since this can affect whether council approval is needed
- Power and insulation: decide early if you’ll need electrical connections and which insulation option suits your climate
Our team can help talk through the best site for your property before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an office shed classified as a habitable or non-habitable structure?
Many SheShed cabins are designed as Class10a non-habitable structures, since they’re not intended as a full-time residence. This classification is often part of why many designs are exempt from full council approval, though it can depend on your intended use and whether plumbing or other fixtures are added.
What if my project does need council approval?
If your project falls outside the exempt categories in your area, a typical approval process involves things like site plans and lodging an application with your local council. Our team can point you in the right direction so you know what to expect before you commit.
How is a SheShed cabin actually delivered?
Your cabin arrives as a flatpack kit delivered directly to your property by truck, rather than being built off-site and craned in as one finished piece. That’s part of what keeps delivery straightforward and construction manageable with a standard DIY toolkit.
Can my office shed double as a man cave or hobby space?
Absolutely. Plenty of our customers use their office shed for work during the week and a man cave, workshop or hobby space on weekends. The same functional layout suits both.
How is an office shed different from a regular garden shed?
An office shed is designed and finished as a genuine workspace, not just storage. Expect proper insulation, quality doors and windows, and a layout built around comfort and functionality, not just four walls and a roof.
Whatever the vision, whether it’s a quiet place to focus, a creative studio, or simply a separate space to call your own, a SheShed office shed helps you build it, one weekend at a time.
