Our Top 4 Cabins for Use as a Home Office

Tired of juggling work in a cluttered corner of the house? Sick of being stuck in traffic and having to commute back and forth to the office? You're not alone. Many of our customers were in the same position until, that is, they decided to transform a space in their yard and create the perfect home office with a SheShed cabin.  

Merging practicality and style, a SheShed cabin can be the perfect home office space, dedicated to comfort, focus, and the perfect work-life balance and in this article, we're going to take a closer look at our top 4 cabins for use as a home office.  

The Tussock Cabin  

This cabin  is the perfect solution for creating a dedicated, stylish, and functional home office right in your backyard.. With its narrower depth and rectangular footprint, the Tussock cabin can fit in tighter backyard spaces compared to our traditional square Star cabin.  

Some of the other great features of this cabin are the 45mm thick solid-timber walls for better natural insulation, and it comes with  steel roofing and roof insulation. Also featuring European-style tilt and turn windows to allow for natural airflow circulation while keeping the weather out. (The window can be either tilted inwards at the top for air circulation, or opened fully like a traditional casement window).    

Key Specifications 

Shed Dimensions: 3.5m x 2.5m = 8.75m2 

Height: 2490mm (Excluding foundation) 

Wall Thickness: 45mm (Double tongue & groove) 

Timber Type: Sustainably Sourced, Kiln-Dried, Nordic Spruce, Untreated 

Roof Style: Modern Mono pitch 

Roof Material: Steel 

Star Cabin (Our #1 best seller)   

The 3x3m Star Cabin kitset/flatpack is our most popular model of cabin. With 9m2 of floorspace, the Star cabin rests comfortably in the balance between providing plenty of interior space, but also fitting within most local council building restrictions.  

The Star cabin can comfortably fit a generous home office set up including desk, chair, visitor chair, bookcase and storage, or even a queen-sized bed, making it the ideal home office or spare room. Once you combine the quality construction, and timeless classic style, with our great customer service, it becomes a no-brainer decision to add the extra space and increase the value of your property!   

The Ranch Cabin    

The Ranch Cabin kitset has 12m2 of floorspace, the same size as our Cabana cabin, but with a more modern look and thicker wall boards, the Ranch cabin can provide slightly better insulation properties than our smaller cabins and it looks great doing it.  

Key Specifications 

Shed Dimensions: 4m x 3m = 12m2 

Height: 2900mm (Excluding foundation) 

Wall Thickness: 44mm (Wide tongue & groove) 

Timber Type: Sustainably sourced, kiln-dried Nordic Spruce, treated 

Roof Style: Classic Apex/Gable 

Roof Material: Asphalt shingle tiles

The Alpine Cabin    

Will you be sharing your office or need a bit more space? The 19m2 Alpine Cabin kitset/flatpack cabin is perfect. The Alpine comes with 45mm thick solid-timber walls for better natural insulation, as well as both steel roofing and roof insulation included in the price. As always, all doors and windows are double-glazed to modern high standards, and these new windows feature the European-style tilt and turn opening system to allow for natural airflow circulation while keeping the weather out. (The window can be either tilted inwards at the top for air circulation or opened fully like a traditional casement window!) 

Key Specifications 

Shed Dimensions: 5.5m x 3.5m = 19m2 Height: 2790mm  (Excluding foundation) 

Wall Thickness: 45mm (Double tongue & groove) 

Timber Type: Sustainably sourced, kiln-dried Nordic Spruce, untreated 

Roof Style: Modern Mono pitch

Roof Material: Steel 

Make the Most of Your Space    

When it comes to setting out your home office and making the most of the space there are five essential guidelines to follow to create a productive and inspiring home office space 

• Purpose and Functionality: Define how you’ll use the space, considering whether it’s purely for work or also for storage, meetings, or creative projects. 

• Lighting and Windows: Position your workspace to make the most of natural light while adding task lighting for evening work. 

• Desk Placement and Ergonomics: Arrange your desk for comfort and focus, ensuring enough space for ergonomic furniture and movement. 

• Tech and Power Needs: Plan for convenient power access and cable management to support your tech setup and future upgrades. 
• Aesthetics and Personalisation: Use decor, plants, and colours that inspire you, making the cabin a pleasant and energising space. 

Build Your Office with Ease Using Our Interlocking system    

Assembling your SheShed cabin with our interlocking system is straightforward and satisfying. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how the interlocking wall system works: 

1. Prepare the Base: Lay the base frame on a level foundation. 

2. First Row: Start with the first row of tongue and groove timbers, interlocking them around the base. 

3. Build the Walls: Stack the timbers, ensuring each fits snugly into the one below. 

4. Lock the Corners: Use the “classic notch” corners to lock the walls firmly in place. 

5. Finish the Walls: Continue stacking timbers until all the walls are complete. 

Our interlocking system ensures fast, simple construction resulting in a sturdy, weatherproof (when painted), and beautiful cabin that stands the test of time.  

Final Thoughts    

When it comes to transforming a space in your yard so that you can create the perfect home office, you really do have a vast array of options to choose from in the SheShed range. Whilst we've identified our top four most popular home office cabins above, the final decision really does come down to you and which cabin you feel will best suit your individual needs.

So, we guess the only thing left to do now is decide which cabin you'll be choosing.  

"The SheShed team was incredibly supportive throughout the process. The setup was straightforward,
taking just three days to complete, with clear instructions and great ongoing support."

– Justin M