Lotus Sheds Hypnos 11 x 10.5 ft Apex Metal Shed in Grey

I'm very pleased with my new Lotus Sheds Hypnos 11ft x 10.5ft Apex Metal Shed in Grey.

I ordered a Lotus Hypnos 11ft x 10.5ft Apex Metal Shed from GardenSite online after telephoning them to discuss some details. I had hoped they could provide some feedback from previous customers but it was explained to me that it is a relatively new model and, as such, hasn't been reviewed yet, however, I was told, other Lotus metal sheds had been favourably reviewed, in fact they had recently had a Lotus shed on display at their premises. I was also reassured that any problems with the delivery, such as damage or missing parts, would be the responsibility of GardenSite and taken up by them on my behalf. The main reason for choosing this particular shed over the others available is that the height of the door and the height of the eaves & apex are the highest I could find. Plus, the corrugated wall panels run horizontally, providing greater rigidity than the vertical kind, in my opinion. This shed is made by Sinolily Zhejiang Dongrui Industrial and Trading Co, Ltd. And is also marketed as the 'Sinolily Even Plus-F' & 'BillyOh Upton Apex Metal Shed'. The time frame for the free delivery was suggested to be 10 to 15 days. The shed arrived with no previous communication 5 days after placing the order and fortunately I was at home to receive it. The driver from StoreMore was very helpful and, with quite a struggle, managed to move both boxes into my rear garden by himself. 15 minutes after the driver left I received a series of text messages 15 minutes apart, informing me that the delivery was on it's way and will be with me in 30 minutes. Ha ha. It arrived at 12:30pm on 30/10/2025 and by 5pm I had checked all components against the parts list provided (all were present and correct) and I had assembled the base and erected the corner uprights and cross pieces. If you liked Meccano as a child and if you are competent at assembling flat pack furniture you'll love assembling this shed, as I did. The instructions are pictorial and diagrammatic only, with no written description, however most of it is very clear and straightforward as shown in the form of numbered steps from 1 to 60 with a further 9 steps specifically for the sliding doors. Working mainly by myself, it took four days from 11am until 5pm each day until the shed was fully complete, but I must add it was very windy and much time was spent using guy ropes and ballast to support the build at all of the stages. The metal sheets that make-up the walls and roof seem very flimsy at first but once correctly assembled then anchored to the concrete base, it becomes surprisingly rigid and robust. The sliding doors don't come with a locking mechanism so I bought a brilliant hasp and staple with integral locking mechanism and keys from eBay. There's no padlock to fiddle with and the fasteners are covered and can't be removed easily offering some degree of security. I am thinking of insulating the inside of the shed, but not until spring. In conclusion, for £614.99. including delivery I am very pleased with my new shed and with the purchase experience from GardenSite.

By Robert Shearer, From Ingleby Barwick - NORTH YORKSHIRE, on 21st, November, 2025