Sheds were, for a long time, just dark spaces you would rather avoid unless you absolutely had to grab a rake or lawnmower from there. They served purely practical purposes and you would not want to be inside one longer than necessary.
Today, the humble garden shed has had an upgrade. A shed can now be a proper extension of your home and a space that you genuinely enjoy spending time in.
If you are currently comparing sheds in Newcastle, two popular options worth a closer look are the Vale Shed and the classic apex shed. Here’s what you should know about both of them:
If you want a shed that feels like an extension of your garden, a Vale Shed is well worth considering. Its most noticeable feature is the generous use of windows and the difference is obvious as soon as you step inside. You get loads of natural daylight inside and all of that natural light makes the space inviting.
Practicality has not been sacrificed for style here. The Vale Shed still gives you plenty of room for storing garden equipment and other tools. And thanks to all that light, everything is easier for you to see and find and spending time inside is much more pleasant.
Woodcraft UK builds the Vale Shed from high-quality timber and prioritises solid construction and durability. When you choose a Vale Shed, you are investing in something that will serve your garden well for many years and look good doing it.
An apex shed is a no-nonsense option that does exactly what it promises. Its traditional pitched roof design gives you more headroom along the centre of the shed. This extra height is useful when you are storing taller items like ladders, bicycles, rakes or spades, even full-height shelving units.
The roof shape gives you better overall use of the internal space and maximum storage volume from floor to ceiling. If your main priority is good storage with easy access, an apex shed does that job extremely well.
But apex sheds are very much function-first. If your shed does not have extra windows, the interior can feel slightly enclosed. That is not usually a problem if you are only stepping inside briefly to get your tools or store equipment. But if you are planning to spend long periods of time inside, you may notice that the space feels darker and slightly more confined compared to something like a Vale-style shed with more light coming in.
If you want to build a new shed in Newcastle and want expert advice, reach out to Woodcraft UK. Our team will explain all the differences between a Vale Shed and an apex shed to help you choose the best option. Call 01429 866559 to discuss your requirements or get in touch online to request a quote or arrange a site survey.
