The best shed is designed around your specific needs, so be sure to consider how your shed will be used - both today and five years from now - when beginning your design process. Some important ideas to consider:
1. Opt for a shed design with large doors
If you plan to store lawn mowers, snow blowers, tillers, wheelbarrows, bikes or other large items in your shed, be sure that doors are at least a foot wider than the width of the items you’ll be bringing in and out. You will never regret wider doors, but will often curse narrow ones as your fingers get crushed in the doorframe.
2. Invest in a tall storage shed
Height is an easy way to increase the storage space of a shed. Many areas limit the size of the footprint of sheds, but have no such restrictions on height. A taller shed allows for high shelves or even a small loft space. Add pegboard and hooks to lift tools up and clear floorspace for bulky items.
3. Consider a backyard barn shed design
Somewhere in between the farmyard barn and the suburban shed sits the backyard barn. This is an oversized shed that is large enough to store riding mowers or ATVs. If you have a few acres or just don’t have room in the garage for all of your toys, scaling up to a backyard barn might be the perfect storage solution.
4. Be savvy and opt for a half-sized storage shed for practicality
Half-sized storage sheds are great for storing bikes, long tools, and gardening essentials. Half-sized storage units are typically taller but with a smaller footprint that lets them sit in tight corners of the yard. A half-sized storage shed should easily accomodate all of your yard and garden hand tools, though is likely too small for mowers and wheelbarrows.
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Photography by Meghan Bierle-O'Brien Inspiration for a large contemporary barn remodel in Los Angeles HAHAHA...we have 4 doggies...we have a good sized room toward garage for them...with shower etc...we will come up with plans for "kennels" of some sort and make this a decent space for them... :)
This is WAY fancy, but wanted you to know we are planning something. - lcowhey1
This is a garage into office conversion we did in Los Angeles. Garage remodels are perfect for those who want to add an extra room, extra space, or simply want to beautify their garages. Could work as a studio or study or garden shed - donnacaudle
"BEST OF HOUZZ 2018, SHED" This sunny potting shed features bluestone floors, walls sheathed in white pine and Shaker pegs for hanging gardening tools.
Robert Benson Photography PRO
Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects
The Potting Shed is 10' wide x 12' long.
What kind of subfloor did you use under the Bluestone?
Architect had the bluestone laid over a concrete slab in order to insure that the stone would be stable and wouldn't shift or settle. - jkinkle1
Modern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof.
Photo by: Peter Vanderwarker Photography This one is brilliant and permeable floor. - cegwallace
Chef's Paradise continued: This view shows the island's warming drawer and second oven, placed conveniently near the range. The beautiful back splash is hand-stained plaques on travertine tile. Design by Carol Luke. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry
Photo by Morgan Howarth
Custom wood doors and shutters by the YT Shop.
Architect: Prairie Wind Architecture
Photographer: Lois Shelden Barn - rustic barn idea in Other Create a faux window look with closed barn shutters - lperiolat
Karl Neumann Photography Shed - traditional detached shed idea in Other ADU - linked to house via path. Love the integration of the landscaping between house and ADU - yvette_carrie
Major Remodel and Addition to a Charming French Country Style Home in Willow Glen
Architect: Robin McCarthy, Arch Studio, Inc.
Construction: Joe Arena Construction
Photography by Mark Pinkerton
Photography by Mark Pinkerton Stone bottom half. Wood accents. - astrutz
Our 10x8 shed customized with a storage loft and shelves. Window allows extra light inside to make it easier to navigate inside. Look at how much space there is for lawn and garden equipment. As you can see this may be one of our most economical sheds that we offer, but it still has plenty of storage space. What would you use this storage space for? Storage on top shelf for coolers - webuser_820887492
