8x6 Sheds: Choosing an 8ft x 6ft Garden Shed

If you are not sure what size to get, 8ft x 6ft is usually where people land. It is a noticeable step up from a 6x4: enough room to store bikes without lifting everything else out first, and enough wall space for proper shelving. It still fits comfortably in most back gardens.

Who an 8x6 shed suits

• Families with bikes, a mower and garden furniture to store.
• Anyone who wants a small potting bench or tool wall as well as storage.
• Replacing a tired old shed with something sturdier.

Need more room for a proper workbench? See our 10x8 sheds and workshop sheds.

What to look for in an 8x6 shed

• Framing: at this size a stiffer frame makes a difference. Frames range from 44x28mm on the Power Pent up to 58x44mm on the Power Premium range and 44x44mm on the Shedlands Heavy Duty.
• Cladding and floor: tongue and groove or shiplap keeps the weather out better than overlap. Some ranges offer thicker cladding or floor upgrades.
• Door: single or double? Bikes and wheelbarrows are easier with a wider door. The Suresheds Hi Pex puts the door on the side for extra height inside.
• Roof: apex for headroom, pent for fence lines. Our apex vs pent guide compares them.
• Base: plan it before delivery day. Sovereign gives a simple rule: an 8ft x 6ft shed needs the 8x6 base. See sheds with a base.

8x6 sheds we sell

Each of these comes in an 8ft x 6ft size (choose it on the product page):

• Power Sheds – Power Apex Shed: 12mm tongue and groove on a solid timber frame, a classic apex.
• Power Sheds – Power Premium Apex Shed: pressure-treated throughout on a 58x44mm frame.
• Suresheds – Pent-Dale: pent shed in tanalised Scandinavian redwood, for spots near a boundary fence.
• Suresheds – Hi Pex: apex shed with the door on the side for a little extra height inside.
• Suresheds – Settle Cottage: cottage-style pent building on a 3"x2" frame with 20mm cladding and a rubber roof.
• Shedlands – Supreme Apex Shed: fully framed 3ft ledged and braced door with diagonal side bracing.
• Shedlands – Hobby Shed: apex shed with front and side windows, works as storage or a small workshop.
• Shedlands – Heavy Duty 50x50mm Framed Building: 44x44mm finished frame (50x50mm sawn), apex or pent.
• Sovereign – The Nottingham Pent Shed: pent shed on round-corner framing, with professional installation included.
• Sovereign – The Surrey Premium Apex Shed: premium apex with heavier 44x44mm framing.

Before you order

• Measure your space and leave room to walk round the building. Our shed sizes guide explains nominal and actual sizes.
• Every timber building needs a firm, level base. See choosing and preparing a base.
• Check the height rules with our planning permission checker, especially if you are close to a boundary.
• Want a price for a building plus extras in one go? Use Build Your Quote.
• Browse the full range in garden sheds.

Common questions

What fits in an 8x6 shed?

Typically a mower, two or three bikes, garden tools and folding furniture, with room for shelving along the walls. Layout matters, so see our shed storage ideas.

Should an 8x6 shed be apex or pent?

Apex if you want to stand comfortably and store tall items; pent if it will sit against a fence or close to a boundary. Many 8x6 sheds we sell come in both.

Sizes, specifications and options vary by model, so always check the product page before you order.