Maximise Your Space with Mezzanines & Eaves

Big Sheds are fully customisable steel buildings that let you make the most out of the space available. By incorporating mezzanines and eaves, you can turn your Big Shed into a true storage powerhouse, a workshop, or even a garage combo without expanding the footprint.

Here’s what they do and how to make the most of them.

Mezzanines: Extra Space Up Top

A mezzanine is basically a partial upper floor inside your shed. Think of it as a “bonus level” for storage or light work.

Here’s why you’d want one:

• Keeps your floor clear for cars, machinery, or big projects.

• Perfect for seasonal gear, spare parts, or lightweight tools.

• Adds a bit of organisational magic without taking up more floor space.

💡 Expert Tip: Check the weight limits of your mezzanine. Most mezzanine designs can handle standard storage, but heavier items might need extra support. Safety rails and proper ladders are non-negotiable.

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Eaves: More Than Just Roof Overhangs

Eaves are the roof extensions that overhang your shed walls. They protect your shed and make life easier. Here’s how:

• Shield doors, walls, and outdoor items from sun and rain.

• Give a handy covered spot for rubbish bins, potting benches, and other gear you’d want access to outside.

• Reduces water hitting the walls, preventing rust and rotting.

• Improve airflow by creating a small buffer space around the shed and often go hand-in-hand with vents under the overhang.

Even a small eave can make a big difference in keeping your shed solid and dry.

Combining Mezz and Eaves

These two features are great on their own, but when you design a shed with them together, you get a solid multi-level and multi-purpose space. You can utilise the upper level for light storage and keep the heavy items at the bottom.

Outside, you’ll have a covered spot for bikes, firewood, and tools.

It makes your space more flexible and easier to use, while maximising every square metre.

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Planning Your Shed Layout

Now you’re all excited and want to add both to your next Big Shed project. Here are some things worth going over with our experts during the design process:

• Height & clearance: Make sure there’s enough headroom for both floors.

• Structural support: Confirm that the design can handle the extra load safely.

• Access & safety: Proper ladders, stairs, and handrails are essential. Keep this in mind when stocking up your new space.

• Ventilation & lighting: Upper levels can trap heat. Plan ahead and make room for vents or skylights to facilitate airflow and regulate temperature.

Up, Over, and Sorted

Quick wrap up! A mezzanine gives you storage up top while keeping the floor clear for vehicles or projects. Eaves keep your gear dry and create a handy covered space outside. Add some shelves, hooks, or racks, and suddenly every corner of your shed has a purpose.

With a bit of planning, your shed becomes organised, easy to use, and ready for anything you need to store or work on.

Want to bring your ideas to reality? Explore our Big Shed range and see how mezzanines and eaves can help you get more out of your space.