Shouses – Built Tough with COLORBOND® Steel
Quality shouses designed, built and delivered Australia-wide
100% Australian Made
Built with Australian BlueScope® steel and Colorbond® cladding.
Local Engineering
Engineered and designed to suit your site and local wind conditions.
Free Delivery
Enjoy free delivery to most major populated areas nationwide.
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Receive a personalised quote quickly—within just 24 hours.
Ashley Barrett - Managing Director
With over 12 years of experience designing and selling high-quality Australian-made sheds, I’m proud to lead True Blue Sheds. As a ShedSafe accredited business, we are committed to offering competitive prices and outstanding customer service, with over 1000+ satisfied customers. Learn more about us!
What has all the modern comforts of a liveable home, but costs a fraction of the price? “Shouses,” the ingenious blend of shed and house, have taken Australia by storm. Shouses combine the rock-solid durability of a shed frame with the warmth and comfort of a proper home. You get the cost-effectiveness you need with the style and features you’ve always dreamed of.
If you’re tired of sky-high housing costs but still want to live in your dream home, True Blue can engineer a shed house for you that meets council regulations for Class 1a dwellings. Engineered from robust BlueScope® steel and tailored to your precise specifications, it will be a long-lasting structure that you can take pride in. Tailor your floor plans, roof pitches, and COLORBOND® colours, and we’ll make sure you get a truly custom living space, be it an off-grid bush retreat or an attached extension to your existing home.
Contact us today for a free quote on your dream shouse!
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What Are The Advantages of a Shouse?
The main appeal of shouses is their cost-effectiveness, but that’s only one of their countless selling points. Here are a few reasons that shouses are here to stay:Off-Grid Freedom
Shouses give you the option of living entirely off-grid. They can be equipped with solar panels, battery storage, and water tanks, letting you live independently from mains services. If this is a goal you’re designing for, we suggest higher eaves (around 3m) for better airflow and robust insulation for the summer heat. Solar panels and rainwater tanks can also be integrated for full self-sufficiency.Open-Plan Layouts
Shouses use portal frames, so you can often choose your own ideal interior wall layout. Many owners end up choosing airier, high-ceiling designs; for example, a 9m x 12m floor space with a partial mezzanine for a bedroom or lounge.Cost-Effective Construction
Steel shouse frames are often more affordable than brick or timber builds, leaving you more to spend on interior finishes or custom landscaping. Our site-specific engineering also ensures compliance with building codes for habitable structures.Why True Blue Sheds?
Built from 100% Australian BlueScope® steel, True Blue Sheds shouse kits can handle anything the Aussie weather throws at them—from cyclonic winds to the scorching outback sun!With us, you have complete control over every detail of your new build, and our friendly team will make sure your design complies with local building codes. Want a permanent home with a massive kitchen, or warm Headland® COLORBOND® cladding for your gable roof shouse? With ShedSafe® accreditation and 25 years of experience building Australian homes, you can count on us for a great value True Blue shouse.Ready to make your shed house a reality? Get in touch with us for a free quote today.Ashley Barrett - Managing Director
With over 12 years of experience designing and selling high-quality Australian-made sheds, I’m proud to lead True Blue Sheds. As a ShedSafe accredited business, we are committed to offering competitive prices and outstanding customer service, with over 1000+ satisfied customers. Learn more about us!
Real Customer Experiences
Why customers love True Blue Sheds
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what real shed owners have to say about their True Blue experience
Mic Gardner
Albany
Sarah
Singleton NSW
Dave Miller
Outside Emerald
The Wilson Family
Bunbury
Rob Johnson
Bendigo
Your Perfect Shouses in 3 Easy Steps
Dream it. Design it. Build it.
Bring your ideas to life with our easy-to-use online shed designer
Imagine Your Ideal Shed
1. Dream it.
Get creative with our easy-to-use online designer. With unlimited design options at your fingertips, your dream shed is just a few clicks away.
Customise Every Detail
2. Design it.
Choose from our popular starter templates below to quickly begin customising your shed. Or, start from scratch and create a design that's uniquely yours.
Choose from our popular starter templates below to quickly begin customising your new shed.Or, start from scratch and create a design that's uniquely yours.
Your Dream, Our Craftsmanship
3. Built it.
Explore completed projects and get inspired by real sheds we've built for customers just like you.
Real-Life Inspiration
Real sheds, real customers
Discover sheds we've proudly supplied to customers across Australia, and find inspiration for your own project.
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- 1 x Personal door, 6 Wood grain roller doors
- 2 Roller Doors, 2 Personal Access Doors and 4 Windows.
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Got Questions?
Get your Shouses questions answered here
What is a shouse?
It’s a shed-house hybrid: essentially a steel shed built to house-like standards inside, complete with insulation, utilities, and living areas.
Why are shouses becoming so popular in Australia?
Rising housing costs, faster build times, and the flexibility of large open-plan spaces are some of the key draws for many rural or semi-rural Aussies.
Is a Shouse a class 1a building?
Usually, yes. If it’s intended as a permanent residence, your shouse must meet Class 1a requirements under the National Construction Code.
Can you turn a shed into a house?
We can help you with designing and engineering your build and any questions around obtaining council approvals for habitable spaces. Then you have full freedom and control over any necessary upgrades such as insulation, plumbing, fire safety, and electrical.
Can you save money by building your own shouse?
Often, yes—that’s why our True Blue shouse kits are an Aussie favourite! Note that while doing some or all construction tasks yourself can lower costs, you’ll still need licensed tradies for electrical and plumbing approvals.
What are the most popular shouse designs in Australia?
Many customers prefer a single large frame around 9m x 15m, then choose to add partitions or mezzanines inside. Others prefer multi-bay designs for separate areas such as living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens.
Can you design a custom shouse kit?
We can tailor any of our True Blue steel frame kits to your exact measurements, roof pitch, layouts, and finish—just contact us. Alternatively, design your own shouse using our advanced 3D software and we’ll give you a free, personalised quote.
Can you convert an existing shed into a house?
Most of the time, but the structure may need upgrading to meet Class 1a standards. Sometimes a new design is cheaper than redoing an old shed.