Building MY DREAM Studio Hobby Space from a Garden Shed!

Welcome to Benji's Hobbies! Join me as I design and build my DREAM hobby space from a garden shed in to an office and KZbin studio in my garden where I will be painting Warhammer 40k and Middle Earth SBG models. I have designed this space so I can paint and record videos effortlessly! This is the perfect space for crafting, creating KZbin content and is an ideal working from home office space. After watching Tiny Home videos I was inspired to turn my garden shed in to the ultimate hobby room!
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[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks for watching my first video. Let me know what you think of my Hobby Room!

[@OriginPainting]

pin it! : )

[@galipundra7393]

amazing

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Beautiful :-)

[@BenjisHobbies]

Wow! Thanks so much Brent! You’ve been such a huge inspiration for my channel, thank you for commenting 😊

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Sweet video man, great start :D

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks so much for checking it out! 😁

[@Thecrankybarber132]

Class, thanks for sharing....enjoy pal 👏

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks Al! I’m still loving it 😊

[@lisafreeman4235]

I like this one SO much better than all the fussy she-shed ideas. I guess I'd better look at mancave ideas instead.

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks so much 😊 It’s only pretty simple but it does the job for me!

[@MurderHoboRPG]

Luke sent me! Happy to be one of the first 10 subs. Cheers. Amazing project, Great build! stay at it!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching! Hopefully you’ll enjoy the upcoming videos I’ve got planned 😊

[@MurderHoboRPG]

@@BenjisHobbies probably not. I dont watch new channels at all..... just kidding hahahahahahaa have heaps of fun. Hope you grow and kick ass every step along the way.

[@BenjisHobbies]

West Side Hahaha! Thanks dude!

[@marniep4332]

Looks great. Now can you please come and build one for me.😁😁😁

[@BenjisHobbies]

Haha! I’ve had so many people ask since this video went up 😝 Although I can’t do it for you I can certainly offer any advice!

[@viviankirkham1677]

Great job!!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thank you Vivian!

[@RichardHaywardMelbourne]

Really loved this video thanks!

[@BenjisHobbies]

No problem at all, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@ardwulfslair]

Wow, that looks great!

[@coolamberdog]

Thank you for sharing 👍

[@PaintbrushPirate]

Not jealous.... not jealous... not jealous.... dammit... I'm jealous! Looks awesome mate

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks buddy! 😁

[@michaelhaskell2155]

Clearly a lot of planning and execution went into this great looking result. Well done Ben.

[@BenjisHobbies]

It has indeed! It’s taken about two months in total, but obviously I had to build myself another shed in that time as well... Really happy with how the shed (and the video) has turned out.

[@patrickryan5221]

Awesome job!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks 😊

[@nicholaswalker4045]

I did something similar. I knocked down my wooden conservatory that was about 30 years old and rotten, I build a large extension which gave my sons a play room and a hobby room for myself. Best thing I ever did to improve my home.

[@BenjisHobbies]

That sounds amazing dude!

[@gaylemcgee2221]

You gave me some great ideas for my She Shed! Thanks

[@BenjisHobbies]

Good luck with your she-shed! It’s so rewarding once it’s all set up 😊

[@gaylemcgee2221]

The shed is being installed 2mro!!!!!🤗

[@BenjisHobbies]

Exciting times!!! What are you going to be doing in your She-shed? Hobby room, perhaps?!

[@jezhunt8394]

*in David Attenborough voice* "Here we see the British bloke in his natural environment; the shed" Too work, fella! Excited to see what comes next!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Are you a true Brit if you don’t go for a ‘potter’ in the shed?! Thanks mate 😊

[@gorram]

Cracking space and strong start for the new channel. Looking forward to seeing where you go from here

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks Jill! I’m looking forward to what the future has in store!

[@wolfling_conceptions415]

So dope!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks man!

[@kingmebrown1059]

Man you hit a home run, GREAT JOB!!!!!!!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks so much! I still love my shed 😊

[@priscillagordon1931]

Excellent video

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Mickard]

Fantastic! Lots of great ideas. Just subscribed to channel because of the video

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks so much - I’m glad you found it helpful and useful!

[@crazyhippo99]

cracking job

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thank you!

[@danielbritton8588]

Good for you. I hope it becomes a haven of memories.

[@BenjisHobbies]

It truly has been! Unfortunately a recent house move has meant it has been passed on to another owner who I’m hoping it will make equally as happy. On the plus side though, look out for a video soon where I’m going through a similar process with my new garage!

[@NatesMiniatures]

This is an awesome hobby area man, well done look forward to more vids

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks man!

[@cabe_bedlam]

Nuln oil would have made the OSB texture really pop. Great start for a brand new channel, looking forward to seeing more.

[@BenjisHobbies]

Now that’s an idea! And it would have been a lot easier and quicker 😅

[@herculeholmes504]

Good lord that's impressive. I don't think there's much doubt what Benji does for his day job.

[@BenjisHobbies]

Haha! Unfortunately not - I’m just a ‘have a go’ amateur! I did renovate a house a few years ago so I did pick up some skills along the way 😊

[@herculeholmes504]

@@BenjisHobbies I guess that explains it. You've got lot more energy than I do and you certainly look like you know what you're doing. The final result is something to be proud of. I still have nightmares about the one time I had to level the ground for a plastic shed. Please, never again!

[@Anecron1]

0:32 It was a shed for stuff that wasn't welcome in the house, and not it's a nicer shed for... Well, I just realised I need to build one aswell.

[@BenjisHobbies]

Haha! You can never have enough shed, in my experience 😅

[@WePaintMinis]

Fantastic hobby space and welcome to KZbin, Benji!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thank you!

[@Astelan11]

Very inspiring!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thank you!

[@thomasharrison8830]

Loved the lean-to shed problem comment

[@BenjisHobbies]

The biggest problem is when I come to need another shed I’ll have to build a lean-to on my lean-to... Eventually my garden will be covered in sheds.

[@chrissteadman4614]

Fabulous! Excellent use of skills.

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks so much!

[@EssexBoyz]

Great hobby space and a really good video 😃👍🏼

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks buddy! I love it! 😊

[@beaubooker433]

Awesome!! Great job!!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks so much! Really pleased with how it turned out. It’s my little refuge from the rest of the world 😊

[@UpNorthSoutherner]

Fantastic space and what a well made video! Normally takes months or years to bring production value up to this standard, nice work man and can't wait to see more videos! Definitely show us how you organise your hobby space for a future video.

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks buddy! Hopefully my future videos won’t disappoint 😊 Organization is certainly on the cards at some point, because I really need to organise my shelves!

[@UpNorthSoutherner]

If they're even half as good as this one, I can't see me being disappointed! Looking forward to seeing the organisation video then! (Although it looked at least fairly neat in this one.)

[@Antheraws]

The less work you have to do on your space the more work you'll do at your space.

[@tassierotterdam665]

That looks great!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thank you!

[@guidedawakening6323]

This is amazing, I'm so glad I found your video! I am trying to make a garden office that doesn't cost an arm and a leg and converting a shed into one was my idea too, It helps a lot seeing it being done! Thank you

[@BAGHEAD1995]

I plan to do the very same thing. I’ll definitely be using this video as a guide. Thanks!. Enjoy your new space!.

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thank you! Hopefully you’ll find some of the points useful in your build 😊

[@r1ck5m1th]

Incredible 😮

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks buddy! I’m really happy with how it turned out 😊

[@Oldf0x]

inspirational project!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thank you! It’s was such a rewarding build and I’ve been so happy with the results since 😊

[@anthonyblore1651]

Just what I needed for a similar project. Cheers!

[@BenjisHobbies]

No problem! Good luck with your project!

[@MasterofPieces]

Fantastic vid benji!!! What a perfect hobby space. Love the look of the pallet wall

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks buddy! It was a lot of work but well worth it!

[@danhowe1]

Definitely something for me to work towards

[@BenjisHobbies]

I absolutely love my shed!

[@joshuabevins8244]

I want to do this to my own shed

[@BenjisHobbies]

Get it done 😊

[@popeslob]

I am jealous! Great job!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Don’t be jealous, just build your own! 😜

[@microforgeminis]

Great use of a small space. Can’t wait to see what content you put out next!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks! There were moments when I thought to myself ‘there’s no way this is going to work and be practical’ but it’s worked! Super happy with how it’s all turned out.

[@leeleonard3495]

Completely jealous. Starting to rethink what I use my shed for now! 👍🏻

[@BenjisHobbies]

Do it man! Statics show that people are at least 78% happier when they have a hobby shed*. *statistics may be completely made up...

[@Berserkerworks]

Great first video, looking forward to seeing whats going to be coming out of your shed!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thank you! Lots of ideas so watch this space 😊

[@thomasbraden8242]

Very nicely done. Turned beautiful.

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks Thomas! It’s my little haven 😊

[@Willabrador]

This is so excellent! Brilliant informative and inspiring video. Thank you. You are very clear. I appreciate all of the detail too

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks so much! I was really happy with it as my first video and I absolutely love my shed! I’m glad you found it useful 😊

[@Willabrador]

@@BenjisHobbies yeah dude! It's so great seeing you join up with some of the other Wargamer KZbinrs. As a Cornishman I appreciate the English representation and hope your channel grows massively! Keep doing what you're doing

[@themakerken3453]

We shall now call you Arthur “2 Sheds” Jackson

[@BenjisHobbies]

Hahaha! 😂

[@mattgarside2664]

Yeh man, looks stunning. Well done!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks Matt 😊

[@Billio68]

Nice

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks Bill!

[@kevinhayes517]

Nice work, looks very comfortable and everything within quick reach……bravo!

[@jardinestirling1916]

love the pallet wall :)

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thank you! It turned out really nice 😊

[@andrewengland8021]

Excellent video, I've recently moved to a house with a detached garage and have plans to make a hobby corner. This is great inspiration. FYI luke sent me 👍

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks Andrew, I hope you’ll share your build when it’s done, I’d love to see it.

[@mscandlex]

excited to see what mad creations will spawn from that shed :D

[@BenjisHobbies]

You and me both, my friend!

[@benpearson8230]

Looks great! Looking forward to more!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Mr. P! Thank you my man! 😊

[@thomasmatthewman808]

Awesome video - excited for your next one

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thank you!

[@zas5892]

Beautiful love it I love the wood on the walls looks really good man everything really looks good you'll enjoy building anything in their hobby wise

[@sierra_streams1915]

Really nice video, hope to see the an update if things changed

[@BenjisHobbies]

There may be an update at some point next year… watch this space!

[@SnoddiesHobbies]

Good start to the channel, looking forward to seeing it grow. Welcome to KZbin

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thank you!

[@indeliblemakes5359]

suburb video mate! Jelly of that room!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks so much dude! I’ve watched all your videos today. Really enjoyed them 😊 Gizmo looks like the BEST co-host!

[@kimgraham5345]

Loved watching this. Been looking for ideas on creating a shoffice, and this is so helpful. Thank you :)

[@Barnesy727]

Cracking job Benji and good luck with your channel.

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks James!

[@tomekhekin914]

Greater video. I have two concerns. First is freezing temperatures during winter. Are you planing to heat it whole winter? Second is safety.You got there some serious collection and doors doesn't look to be super safe.

[@BenjisHobbies]

I’ll more than likely use a small oil filled radiator to keep it at 10-15 degrees and then turn it up when I go and work in there. It’s only a small space so it’ll won’t take much to heat! The door is pretty sturdy BUT I have taken quite a few precautions with regards to security and safety, don’t you worry 😉

[@dikrot]

Looks great. Can't wait to see how your channel progresses

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thank you buddy, appreciate it!

[@williampintar732]

Great video mate. What a transformation. Can't wait to see the videos in the future

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks buddy!

[@xJRSUMMERSx]

Nice :)

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks Josh!

[@WillCalwell]

I wish I had the skills to make a shed like this.

[@BenjisHobbies]

It wasn’t that difficult to do. I’m completely self taught (which any tradesmen watching would probably be able to tell!) but it’s always fun to try out new skills!

[@TimKapow]

Nice! Subscribed!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thank you Tim 😊

[@samlittle9290]

Brilliant job!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks Sam!

[@T1p2]

Absolutely incredible! Great work

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thank you! And thanks for checking out the video 😊

[@hazzagnarly96]

Bro I just rewatched this and it’s still epic! Makes me want to make my own hobby shed!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Hahaha! Thanks man! And you should definitely get a hobby shed, totally worth it!

[@doriseguiluz6653]

Fantástico! Me gustaría tener uno para mi pasatiempo,gracias por compartir la idea👍👌🙏

[@st4lsell123]

Excellent hobby space, excellent video making! Subscribed for sure.

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@KrisPaintsMinis]

This is amazing, great work. Inspiring to do something like this myself after seeing this!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Do it! I really enjoyed the process and getting to this final stage has made it so rewarding!

[@2evangelina]

Love it!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks Jessica!

[@EntmootVideos]

Loving the look of this bad boy. I’ve been planning something similar so it’s given me lots of cool ideas! Beautifully crafted video too. Nice edit 👍🏼

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks mate! It’s taken a while to get to this point (with building, filming and editing!) but I’m really happy with how it all turned out.

[@simbobcrafts4843]

Now there's something to aspire to

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thank you! It’s not a huge hobby room, but it’s mine 😊

[@simbobcrafts4843]

@@BenjisHobbies I have a hobby attic that is in dire need of shelves and paint racks!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Make it happen! Make that space yours 😊

[@RedBairnMedia]

Great intro video Benji. Can't wait to see what you've got in store for us.

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thank you! Loads of stuff in the pipeline, watch this space 😊

[@rikjones664]

This is great- inspired me to do the same! Great work!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks Rik! Make sure you share your shed when it’s done 😊

[@MrDrTJ]

Ben this is a very convoluted way to tell us that she's banished you to the shed 😆

[@BenjisHobbies]

*insert Robert Downey Jr ‘Maybe’ GIF

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

This is awesome mate, such a nice little space you've got now

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks Dave! Yeh, it’s great! I sometimes wish it was just slightly bigger but I’m so grateful to have my own space.

[@LordSubway]

I always enjoy videos like this. Very inspirational and good to see a fellow Middle Earth SBG enthusiast. Have been in the game since the very beginning. Really looking forward to your videos. Subscribed!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Of course I love some SBG! You can expect to see some SBG themed content in the future from me for sure 😊

[@aazron87]

Well done Ben. That was a thoroughly enjoyable video to watch. I loved how it all came together. Big future ahead for you man

[@BenjisHobbies]

I’ve got all my fingers and toes crossed! Taken a while to get to this point and it’s a steep climb ahead still but I’m enjoying the process. Watching the build come together when I was editing the video has really pushed me forward and can’t wait to get the next video out now!

[@ger5956]

What an amazing transformation!! Looks great dude, fancy doing my shed next? Haha 🤣

[@BenjisHobbies]

I’ve already had a few messages asking 😅 It was super simple to do, nothing particularly complicated. I’m sure you’d be more than capable!

[@rookieboards5598]

Excellent work man! Looking to do the same thing in my back yard 👍🏻

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks! Make sure you share it for the world to see when it’s done 😊

[@TheMcbiscuit]

Looks banging mate. Great job!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks buddy! 😊

[@DaleySBG]

Looks great pal! I was gazumped on a house that had a big garage I was hoping to use for the same thing, we are buying the house next door instead which doesn’t have a garage but room for a medium sized shed. This inspires me to do the same thing. Can’t wait to see more videos coming soon. Maybe some conversion ones, loved the Rohan one you did on TTG.

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks mate! There’s lots more to come, don’t you worry! Some will be Middle Earth related as well, you’ll be pleased to hear 😊

[@creepyfacegaming4013]

awesome work dude nice to have a space of your own :D

[@ammo1g]

Great shed that mate, me personally would have used some old scaffold boards as a bench and shelving, but I would be stripping and engine on it lol 😂 great tho pal keep it up.!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks man! It’s probably a little small for an engine, but it’s an ok size for painting toy soldiers!

[@hazzagnarly96]

Bro this is awesome!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks dude!

[@earh0xable]

Nice man! I'd love to have a space like that!!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks buddy! It’s been a dream for a while and lockdown just gave me that push to make it a reality 😊

[@S7gaminguk]

Wasn’t the first Sub which I’d hoped but I’m here none the less and fantastic first video mate! Proud moments, keep them coming bud! See you in the next video! X :)

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks man! Plenty more to come! 😁

[@Greentreeanduril]

What an awesome hobby space. It looks great. I felt for you trying to position that ply on your own, I’ve been there. Two essential things required though, 1 a kettle and 2 a good lock on that door. Or guarantee someone will be in there. Looking forward to more from you mate. Take care, Mark👍🏻

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks Mark and thanks for commenting! Don’t worry, I’ve taken a few precaution with regards to security and there are more still to be added 😉 Hopefully you won’t have to wait too long for the next video!

[@markockwell]

Damn - that looks super cool, is it warm in the winter???? - I am retired now so thinking of doing the same sort of thing (Warhammer) and video editing sub studio!!!! - "New Subscribed"..... 👍👍🍻🍻

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks so much! It is indeed! I have a (very) small heater which I normally never need to turn up more than half way and it keeps it toasty 😊

[@AndurzTalksHobbies]

That's looks amazing, and this is a fantastic video! I'm planning on making a video about organizing my hobby space eventually and this is hugely inspirational! Also makes me want to build a shed :P

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks buddy - glad I inspired you! Looking forward to seeing your video 😊

[@DevsDice]

Wow! That looks awesome! Subbed and looking forward to many awesome vids!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks so much! Hopefully you’ll enjoy my future content 😊

[@ThePickleJar]

Absolutely fantastic space, very jealous! Great work with the video too, subbed and looking forward to more!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks you and thanks so much for subbing! Plenty more to come 😊