Shed Size Guide: How to Choose the Right Shed Size for Your Backyard
Choosing the right shed size can be difficult when you’re only looking at measurements on a product page. While floor area figures provide a useful comparison, it can be hard to visualise how much space a shed will actually take up in your backyard.
This shed size guide walks through the Trekk Spaces range, from compact storage sheds to larger workshop-style models, helping you find the right shed size for your available space and storage needs.
Extra Small Sheds: Under 1m²
If you only need a secure, weatherproof spot for hand tools, garden equipment or a mower, our smallest sheds are designed to maximise storage without consuming valuable backyard space.
The Hunter and Derwent both offer approximately 0.8m² of floor area with a compact footprint of 1.20m x 0.62m.
Best For:
- Hand tools
- Small garden equipment
- Push mowers
- Courtyards and narrow side paths
Ideal backyard: A compact courtyard, townhouse yard, balcony-adjacent area or tight space beside a fence.
Small Sheds: Around 2m²
Looking for extra storage without a large footprint? A small shed around 2m² is often the sweet spot for suburban backyards.
The King (2.02m²) features a low-profile design that sits neatly along a fence line. The Officer (2.19m²), Braidwood (2.18m²), and Overland (2.2m²) offer a similar footprint while providing greater internal height for easier access and storage.
Best For:
- Bikes
- Wheelie bins
- Garden tools
- Sporting equipment
- General household storage
Ideal backyard: Standard suburban blocks with a spare corner, side yard or unused fence line.
Medium Sheds: 3m² to 4.3m²
For families whose storage requirements continue growing year after year, a medium-sized shed offers significantly more usable space while still maintaining a modest footprint.
The Oatlands (3.15m²) and Flinders (3.18m²) provide an effective step up from compact storage solutions. Moving larger again, the Norfolk (4.2m²), Kepler (4.24m²), and Kakadu (4.32m²) provide enough room for multiple categories of equipment without feeling overcrowded.
Best For:
- Lawn mowers
- Bicycles
- Gardening equipment
- Camping gear
- Seasonal household storage
Ideal backyard: Family homes with moderate outdoor space and growing storage needs.
Large Sheds: 5.2m² and Above
If you’re looking for more than simple storage, a larger shed can become a genuine workspace.
The Grampian (5.28m²), Taranaki (5.85m²), Beechworth (5.85m²), and Kiama (5.95m²) are the largest models in the Trekk range, offering walk-in interiors and standing heights reaching up to 232cm.
Best For:
- Workshops
- Potting sheds
- DIY projects
- Hobby spaces
- Extensive storage requirements
Ideal backyard: Larger blocks that can accommodate a dedicated workspace or multi-purpose garden shed.
Trekk Spaces Shed Size Comparison
| Shed Size | Floor Area | Example Models | Best For |
| Extra Small | ~0.8m² | Hunter, Derwent | Tools, mower, compact spaces |
| Small | ~2 to 2.2m² | King, Officer, Braidwood, Overland | Bikes, bins, everyday storage |
| Medium | ~3.1 to 4.3m² | Oatlands, Flinders, Norfolk, Kakadu, Kepler | Family storage, gardening gear |
| Large | ~5.3 to 6m² | Grampian, Taranaki, Beechworth, Kiama | Workshops, hobbies, project spaces |
How to Choose the Right Trekk Shed Size
Before purchasing any shed, we recommend physically marking out the footprint in your backyard using tape, rope or a garden hose.
This simple exercise helps you visualise:
- How much yard space the shed will occupy
- Access around doors and pathways
- Sight lines from your home
- Whether the chosen shed size feels proportionate to your space
Floor area figures are useful, but seeing the footprint on the ground is often the easiest way to choose with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions Section
What size shed do I need?
The right shed size depends on what you’re storing and the available space in your backyard. A compact shed under 1m² may suit tools and a mower, while sheds over 5m² provide enough room for workshops and hobby spaces.
Is a 2m² shed big enough?
For many households, a 2m² shed provides enough storage for bikes, bins, gardening equipment and basic outdoor gear while maintaining a compact footprint.
What can fit inside a 4m² shed?
A 4m² shed can typically accommodate a lawn mower, bicycles, gardening tools, camping gear and additional seasonal storage while still leaving room for access.
How do I measure space for a shed?
Mark out the shed dimensions in your yard using tape, rope or a garden hose. This helps visualise the footprint and ensures the shed fits comfortably within the available area.
Still Not Sure Which Trekk Spaces Shed Size Fits?
If you’re unsure which shed size is right for your backyard, try our Space Match Quiz to receive tailored recommendations based on your available space and storage needs.
You can also browse the full Trekk Spaces Shed range to compare dimensions, layouts and features side-by-side.
