SHED TO CHATEAU

Create a home gym meets me-time retreat

Stilla ‘Willow’ 3.64m x 2.55m x 2.53m cedar shed, $4,229, I/N: 3316926, used throughout (custom built deck not included)

MAKE MORE OF YOUR OUTDOOR STORAGE WITH THREE INSPIRING MAKEOVERS OF A CEDAR SHED

Photography LOUISE ROCHE Styling KYLIE JACKES

The garden shed is a practical place, with sparse attention given to looks – but it can be so much more than a spot to stash the mower. A little love can make it a much-needed extra room or a blissful private retreat at the bottom of the garden. Here we show how a plain shed can be turned into a spa-inspired gym space, a calming home office or the ultimate potting shed.

Stilla ‘Willow’ shed, with doors in Dulux ‘Weathershield’ semi-gloss exterior paint in Vivid White. Marquee ‘Barcelona’ steel chair with footrest in Coral, $149, I/N: 0266667. (On wall) Spider plants in Elho 69cm rectangle recycled plastic troughs in Living Concrete, $69.98 each, I/N 0266804. Dracaena plant in Tuscan Path ‘Harper’ 37cm x 37cm fibreglass egg pot in White, $65.98, I/N: 0252488. Succulent in Northcote Pottery PrecinctLite ‘Omni’ medium bowl in White, $34.98, I/N: 2832581. Walking iris plant in Respect ‘Milano’ 38cm self watering planter in Grey, $50, I/N: 0217104. Spider plant in Tuscan Path ‘Harper’ 26cm x 26cm fibreglass egg pot in White, $27.98, I/N: 0252485. (On lawn) Pavers, for similar try Tuscan Path 600mm x 400mm x 20mm sandstone pavers, $18.96 each, I/N: 0129314. Cushion, Feather and Oak, featherandoak.com.au. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own.

MAKE IT

FABRIC CEILING, SEE FROM PAGE 72

Bend and stretch

Finding the space – mental and physical – to exercise can be tough, but turning a shed into a home gym is a fantastic solution. This space, characterised by blond timber and Scandi-style simplicity, has plenty of room to lay out the yoga mat, while a built-in daybed provides storage space for exercise gear and a comfy padded top for meditation – or snoozing (no judgement).

ABOVE Marquee ‘Barcelona’ chair, as before. HanWood ‘Home’ 1215mm x 197mm x 7mm laminate flooring boards in Mink Oak, $43.05/pack of 12 (2.872sqm), I/N: 0135639. Shelves made using structural plywood painted in Dulux ‘Weathershield’ semi gloss paint in Vivid White and Carinya 150mm x 130mm x 20mm x 15mm pine stayed brackets in White, $5 each, I/N: 0091707. (On shelves, from left) Phlebodium ‘Blue Star’ plant in Lightly ‘Goblet’ 150mm x 215mm metal pot in River, $59, I/N: 0262355. Rhipsalis plant in Lightly ‘Palm Springs’ 150mm x 215mm metal pot in Clay, $59, I/N: 0262357. (On floor) Rubber plant in Tuscan Path ‘Harper’ 26cm x 26cm fibreglass egg pot, as before. Yoga mat, Yogat, yogat.com.au. RIGHT Daybed and fabric ceiling, see from page 72 for DIY instructions. Brilliant ‘Anji’ 26cm small DIY rattan pendant light, $116, I/N: 0277235 (globe sold separately). Asplenium Victorian fern plant. Cushions and throw, Adairs, adairs.com.au; Feather and Oak; H&M, www2.hm.com. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylists own.

MAKE IT

DAYBED, SEE FROM PAGE 72

Engaging a licensed electrician to fit out your revamped shed with lighting will help to extend its use in the darker months

FAR LEFT AND LEFT Daybed and fabric ceiling, see from page 72 for DIY instructions. Brilliant ‘Anji’ 26cm small DIY rattan pendant light, as before. (On wall) Adoored ‘Dene’ wall mounted robe hook in White, $4.34, I/N: 3962189. Yoga mat, as before. Cushions and throw, as before. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

A quiet room to WFH or study

TIP

DEPENDING ON THE EXTERIOR PAINT YOU CHOOSE, FIRST UNDERCOAT YOUR CEDAR SHED WITH AN OIL-BASED PRIMER

Stilla ‘Willow’ cedar shed, as before, painted in Dulux ‘Weathershield’ semi gloss exterior paint in Tiamo and Vivid White, and (deck) Cabot’s Timbercolour deck and exterior paint in White. (On deck) Croc Grip spray-on anti-slip coating in Clear, $10.90/400ml, I/N: 3962148. (Plants, from left) Aloe ‘Ivory Dawn’ plant in Tuscan Path ‘Harper’ 26cm x 26cm fibreglass egg pot, as before. Rhipsalis ‘Spice cactus’ plant. Euphorbia ‘Cowboy Cactus’. Assorted succulents in Northcote Pottery PrecinctLite ‘Omni’ 34cm medium bowl, as before. Rhipsalis ‘Spice cactus’ plant in Scheurich ‘Vander’ 22cm x 19cm indoor pot in White, $25.98, I/N: 2891238. Jade plant. Aloe ‘Tangerine Tree’ in Lotus Collection 28cm x 25cm XL plain ceramic indoor egg pot in White, $23.98, I/N: 0258676. Marquee ‘Troca’ 3 piece steel bistro setting in Yellow, $95, I/N: 0263654. (Inside shed) HanWood ‘Home’ laminate flooring boards in Mink Oak, as before. Pinnacle universal tool rack, $8.50, I/N: 2610008, wrapped in Grunt 4mm macrame cotton cord, $9/50m, I/N: 0133146. Prayer plant in Lotus Collection 28cm x 25cm plain ceramic egg pot in Cream, $23.98, I/N: 0258690. Towel, Miss April, missapril.com.au. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own.

Make sure to bring indoor pots inside during bad weather

Work it

The luxury of a separate home office could be within reach – at the bottom of your garden! You’ll look forward to the start of a work day in this sweet number. The beachchic colour scheme offers a calming backdrop to aid focus, with a built-in desk and DIY shelf unit to cover off all the practicalities. 

MAKE IT

DESK AND SHELVING UNIT, SEE FROM PAGE 72

Paint colours may vary on application. ABOVE Desk and fabric ceiling, see from page 72 for DIY instructions. Adoored disc hooks in White, $4 each, I/N: 0089506. Marquee ‘Rhombus’ chair in White, $44.90, I/N: 0097858. (On desk) Verve ‘Bistro’ desk lamp in White, $15.90, I/N: 0242031 (globe sold separately). Lotus 11cm x 9cm XS plain ceramic egg pot in Navy, $4.98, I/N: 0258692. 20cm terrazzo mat in White, $9.98, I/N: 0264512. Philodendron Birkin plant in Lotus Collection ‘Dash’ 18cm x 17cm medium foot cylinder ceramic pot in Cream, $9.98, I/N: 0258722. (On floor) Walking iris plant. Surf print, Kmart, kmart.com.au. RIGHT Shelving, see from page 72 for DIY instructions. (On shelving, far right) Silver Lady fern plant in Lotus Collection ‘Linear’ 23.5cm x 21cm cylinder ceramic pot in Cream, $14.98, I/N: 0258710. Vase, Kmart, painted in Dulux Paddy. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered. Custom DIY shelves keep home office necessities beautifully in order

A gardener’s dream zone for planting up and pottering

This gorgeous potting shed will make you never want to leave the garden

Stilla ‘Willow’ shed, as before, painted in Dulux ‘Weathershield’ semi gloss exterior paint in Tea House and Vivid White, and (deck) Cabot’s Timbercolour deck and exterior paint in White. (On wall) Devil’s ivy plants in Respect ‘Green Earth’ 31cm hanging planters, $19.98 each, in Grey, I/N: 0116131, and Charcoal, I/N: 3000266, on Carinya ‘Manhattan’ 200mm x 250mm x 25m x 6mm heavy duty angle brackets in Black, $5 each, I/N: 3961579. (On deck) Croc Grip spray on antislip coating in Clear, as before. Angelonia Archangel Dark Rose, Cuphea Mauve Compacta and Alstromeria Magic White plants in Respect ‘Green Earth’ 51cm low bowl planters in Grey, $62.98 each, I/N: 0086748. Angelonia Serena mix and white petunia plants. (On lawn) Northcote Pottery ‘Cottaseal’ 47cm x 57cm terracotta birdbath, $45.98, I/N: 2800745, painted in Dulux ‘Weathershield’ semi gloss exterior paint in Tea House. Mimosa ‘Solaris’ 200cm x 40cm aluminium slat bench in White, $229, I/N: 0260499. Mojo striped cushion covers in Black, 45cm, $6, I/N: 0149110, and 60cm, $9, I/N: 0149101, and cushion inserts, 45cm, $9.98, I/N: 3192728, and 60cm, $16.98, I/N: 3192734. Tuscan Path 300mm x 300mm granite stepping stones in Grey, $9.98 each, I/N: 3452458. Angelonia Serena mix and Dianthus Jolt Cherry plants in Gorilla Carts 115L poly dump cart, $139, I/N: 0129998. (On interior wall) Pope ‘Legacy’ 12mm x 15m garden hose, $42.23, I/N: 0055502, on Haxbury ‘Midnight’ hose hanger in Black, $17.89, I/N: 3111055. Asplenium antiquum Victoria fern plant in Scheurich ‘Vander’ 24cm x 22cm pot in White, $33.98, I/N: 2891240. Pinnacle 1500mm x 810mm x 310mm 4 shelf unit, $39, I/N: 2760442. (On shelf, from top, left to right) Holman 9L galvanised watering can, $17.39, I/N: 3120984. Urban Wild 140mm glass bottle terrarium with hole and cork, $42.81, I/N: 0209586. Homalomena Emerald Gem plant in Elho 19.5cm round recycled plastic pot in White, $22.48, I/N: 0266778. Spider plant in Respect ‘Repot’ 25cm self watering planter in White, $20.98, I/N: 0086723. Triple plant propagation station, $19.98, I/N: 0269227. Silver Lady fern plant in Elho 19.5cm round recycled plastic pot in Grey, $22.48, I/N: 0266780. Peperomia plant in Respect ‘Repot’ 16cm self watering planter in Olive, $9.98, I/N: 0086718. Scotts ‘Osmocote’ native controlled release fertiliser, $14.63/1kg, I/N: 2961303. Garden Basics ‘Lawn Repair’ lawn seed and fertiliser, $6.98/1kg, I/N: 0274296. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own.

If the garden is your happy place, you deserve a dedicated potting shed. Create a tidy, serene space with workbenches for pottering and propagating, plus storage with myriad shelves, pegboards, hooks, tubs and bins.

RIGHT Lytworx burlap cord connectable low voltage filament party lights in Warm White, $40/pack of 10 bulbs, I/N: 0139561. (On wall) Cyclone stainless steel garden fork, $65, I/N: 3360940, square mouth short handle shifting shovel, $68, I/N: 3369857, and short handle garden spade, $69, I/N: 3369718, on Pfeiffer 100mm square storage hooks in Black, $3.90 each, I/N: 3961630. 44cm plastic leaf rake, $4.25, I/N: 3350684, on Pinnacle heavy duty pegboard tool clip in Gloss Black, $13/pack of 4 large, I/N: 0135519. Northcote Pottery 32cm self-watering hanging basket in White Terrazzo, $17, I/N: 0187594, on Carinya ‘Manhattan’ angle bracket, as before. HanWood ‘Home’ laminate flooring boards in Mink Oak, as before. (On floor) 114cm x 45cm plain PVC backed outdoor coir mat in Natural, $14.50, I/N: 0198059. Yardking ‘Cut & Catch’ 16” 127cc lawnmower, $299, I/N: 0217934. Ultimate Storage 1850mm x 1500mm 750mm hardwood workbenches with pegboard in Matt Black, $645 each, I/N: 0148204. Marquee ‘Industrial’ acacia bar stool in Black, $29.90, I/N: 0208295. Willow 60L dome bins (base only) in Black, $12.35 each, I/N: 0182871, and lids, $5.25 each, I/N: 0182872. FAR RIGHT Urban Wild 140mm glass bottle terrarium, as before. Triple plant propagation station, as before. All plants sold separately. LEFT Northcote Pottery hanging basket, as before, on Carinya ‘Manhattan’ angle bracket, as before. Ultimate Storage hardwood workbench with pegboard in Matt Black, as before. (On bench) Holman 9L galvanised watering can, as before. Prayer plant in Elho 29.5cm round recycled plastic pot in Leaf Green, $43.98, I/N: 0266789. Respect ‘Repot’ 16cm white self watering planters, $9.98 each, in White, I/N: 0086716 and Olive, as before. Garden Starters Buttercrunch lettuce seeds, $0.99, I/N: 0327799. Mechanix Wear ‘Landscape’ slim-fit leather rigger gloves, $24.90/medium, I/N: 0270074. (On pegboard) Pinnacle single prong pegboard hooks in Gloss Black, $16/pack of 20 small, I/N: 0135521. Fiskars large aluminium bypass pruner, $38.80, I/N: 3350304. Cyclone stainless steel potting scoop, $12.98, I/N: 0242127, weeder, $10.50, I/N: 3360999, and fork hand tool, $10.50, I/N: 3360486. Pinnacle 31mm magnetic clips in Black, $10.98/pack of 6, I/N: 0147736, and ‘Versatile’ pegboard tray, $13, I/N: 2760309. Mr Fothergill’s ‘Mammoth Melting’ climbing snow pea vegetable seeds, $4.75, I/N: 2961407. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

Using the wall for tool storage keeps the floor free of clutter

LEFT Party lights, workbenches, bin and bar stool, see previous pages. Four shelf unit, see page 16. (On pegboard, from top, left to right) Pinnacle ‘Versatile’ pegboard tray, as before. Spider plant in Lotus Collection 14cm x 12cm plain ceramic egg pot in Cream, $7.98, I/N: 0258686. Crescent Lufkin ‘Longreach’ 32m x 8mm tape measure, $28.95, I/N: 0278364. Pinnacle single prong pegboard hooks, as before. Cyclone stainless steel hand tools, $10.50 each: bulb trowels, I/N: 3361000; 5 in 1 multi tool, I/N: 0131505; fan rake, I/N: 0242124; and (on bench) potting scoop, as before. Garden Starters seeds, $0.99 each: nasturtium, I/N: 0327794; mixed colours snapdragon, I/N: 0327796; and Buttercrunch lettuce, as before. Silver Lady fern and spider plants in Respect ‘Repot’ 16cm self watering planters, as before. Asplenium fern plant on Pinnacle ‘Versatile’ tray, as before. Garden Basics ‘NPK’ all purpose fertiliser, $1.98/500g, I/N: 0274289. (On bench, from left) Mr Fothergill’s ‘Mammoth Melting’ climbing snow pea vegetable seeds, as before, on Pinnacle ‘Versatile’ tray, as before. Garden Basics ‘Lawn Repair’ lawn seed and fertiliser, as before. Bird’s nest fern plant in Respect ‘Repot’ 16cm self watering planter, as before. White petunia plant. Succulent plant in Elho ‘Brussels’ 23cm bowl pot in White, $19.98, I/N: 0086557. Mechanix Wear ‘Landscape’ slim-fit leather rigger gloves, as before. Duffi fern plant in Lotus Collection 14cm x 12cm small plain ceramic egg pot in White, $7.98, I/N: 0258672. (On floor) Alstromeria Magic White plants. Angelonia Archangel Dark Rose, Cuphea Mauve Compacta and 180mm Alstromeria Magic White plants in Respect ‘Green Earth’ 51cm low bowl planter, as before.

Angelonia Serena mixed plants

in 505mm x 335mm x 220mm 32L collapsible crate in Grey, $7, I/N: 0207978. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own. For products on right wall and shelf, see page 16. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

Top shelf

Organise your garage or workshop your way with Rack It modular heavy-duty shelving systems

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1 Rack It PRO 900mm x 910mm x 600mm 2 door cabinet, $295, I/N: 0027426. 2 Rack It 1000kg 1938mm x 1830mm x 645mm 3 shelf starter kit, $270, I/N: 2760599. 3 Rack It 1000kg 1938mm x 2135mm x 645mm 3 wire shelf starter kit, $299, I/N: 0176969. 4 Rack It 400KG 2400mm wide workbench combo. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast, tradie, cyclist, surfer, green thumb, fitness fanatic or just an organisational gun, a well-planned storage system can be your best friend. As your hobby, project or family grows, investing in a custom set-up makes sense, as it can evolve to suit your lifestyle. And it’s not just about aesthetics – clutter can turn even a big space into an unsafe obstacle course.

DESIGN FOR LIFE

Rack It modular storage solutions mean you can have everything you need and nothing you don’t, minimising cost and maximising space efficiency. Its versatile kits offer a great starting point while the modular component system provides a host of shelf styles and sizes, and accessory options, from hooks to pegboards. As your needs change you can add, remove or reconfigure your system to suit.

HEAVY WEIGHTS

The Rack It 400KG range is perfect for tighter spaces; shelf depths are 430mm or 530mm and each shelf can hold up to 400kg evenly distributed. Complete the set-up with a Rack It WALL wall-mounted foldable workbench and an elevated shelf system. The Rack It 1000KG range has extra-deep shelves (600mm) for those with more to store, and can be upgraded with the Rack It PRO range of lockable drawers and cabinetry, for securing valuable and dangerous tools. Rack It PRO can also be used standalone.

TOUGH LOVE

You can rest assured that Rack It’s powder-coated steel elements have been engineered and tested for years of use. What’s more, designing your ideal set-up is really straightforward with the step-by-step Rack It Planner. All you need to do is measure your space, customise your system and create your Bunnings order list.

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Made for keeps

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ROCK SOLID

The difference between a rickety construction and a solid piece that will go the distance is in the joins. A butt joint is the first join every beginner DIYer will master – it’s easy and does the job – but a pocket-hole is next level, coming at timber on an angle (so it doesn’t split) and giving you a discreet and professional finish that’s made to last. With Kreg, it’s easy, and once it’s in your tool kit you’ll have no trouble repairing, upgrading or creating a raft of furniture, shelving, home decor and more!

WHAT IS A POCKET HOLE?

A pocket hole is a hole drilled at an angle that forms a pocket for a screw, allowing pieces to connect seamlessly and creating a superior strength join. Shaping them alone can be tricky, but with the Kreg pocket-hole system, making professional quality joins is magically made easier. First, clamp the pocket hole jig onto the piece of wood. Once in place, the jig allows you to drill a hole at exactly the right angle to firmly join the two pieces. Then drive in one of Kreg’s uniquely engineered pocket screws, which have a self-tapping tip (no need for pilot holes) and a head that’s flat on the underside, so they sit snugly on the ‘shelf’ created by the drill bit.

A DIYER’S DREAM

Whether your interest in woodwork has only just begun, or if you are a seasoned pro, a Kreg pocket-hole system will very likely become an essential tool in your workshop. Use pocket joins to connect boards into one large panel for a tabletop, join mitred edges to create a professional-grade frame for art or photos, or create beautifully solid boxes to form the base of kitchen cabinets, bookcases, entertainment units and more. The only limit is your imagination, and your best construction companion is Kreg.

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Wood pocket-hole screw kit, $59.90, I/N: 0202876

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pocket-hole

screws, $9.90/ pack of 100, I/N: 0202879 25mm Coarse/MaxiLoc head pocket-hole screws, $8.90/pack of 100, I/N: 0202877

Incredible rigidity and workpiece holding strength Perfectly placed pocket holes at the exact angle required

320 pockethole jig, $76.90, I/N: 0202875

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Incredibly strong joints can be crafted in moments