An extra space in your home never hurts, in fact, it is highly sought after by DIYers, remote workers, gardeners and people with a lot of outdoor equipment. People just love that backyard room where they can practise their hobbies and safely store equipment.
If you need some extra backyard space, tearing down walls may not be the best use of your resources. Whether you have a shed or looking to build one, maximizing that space is of utmost importance especially if you need it for different purposes. Somehow it always feels like your shed is not enough, this is why many shed owners still have a disorganized space. It is also why we’ve put together this guide to show you some interesting backyard shed ideas.
Exciting Backyard Shed Ideas to Boost Your Space
Imagine having a backyard shed and still have garden equipment lying around your lawn or no space to practise your new woodworking hobby. If you’re looking to maximize that shed, I have just the right ideas for you. Stay tuned as we navigate some exciting plans.
Foldable furniture
Use foldable furniture like workbenches, tables, and chairs in your backyard shed to save space. You can easily fold them when not required so you can maximize the space. It can serve as a reading room one moment and after the furniture has been folded, your shed then serves as a relaxation spot.
Vertical Storage
Vertically storing tools takes up less space as it can utilize the often free top layer. There are several ways to vertically store equipment in your shed some of which include wall-mounted shelving and pegboards for tools like hammer and wrenches.
Multipurpose Shed
Most people use their shed as a storage space, a home office, or a workshop. However instead of one or the other why not all? I mean, the shed is capable of serving one purpose with the right arrangements of course. You can combine two or more activities in a single shed.
A multipurpose shed is usually suited to a large shed that will allow for partitioning. If you have a smaller shed, your best bet to getting a multipurpose space may be using the foldable furniture option.
Loft or Overhead Storage
Isn’t it a bit ironic that the majority of shed owners complain about a lack of space but have the area above the head empty. That space can be used as an overhead storage or even a loft if you want to be elaborate. Storing seldomly used items has never been easier with an overhead storage space. You may need a loft ladder to reach those heights. However, for even better space maximization, install a foldable ladder instead.
Home Gym
Add a home gym section to your shed and expand its usefulness. The size of gym equipment you can add will depend on the available shed space. You’ll need some remodelling to get a safe gym space though. A rubber flooring, wall racks for storing gym equipment, and an overall study area.
Weatherproof the Shed
Some garden sheds are only useful in particular seasons as moisture disrupts its usage during the winter. You can make your backyard shed available all-year round by weatherproofing the space. It includes insulation for cold seasons, installing air conditioning or large windows for hotter periods, and waterproofing where necessary.
Install a Gardening Tool Carrier
Sometimes called a gardening tote, this bag houses all your gardening materials to encourage organization. Installing this carryall on your shed wall will save space since the tools are hanging off the bag. However, despite the reinforced handles, the size and weight of tools the tote can carry is limited.
You’ll find this carrier suitable to store equipment like hand fork, gardening gloves, trowel, and garden scissors. Apart from keeping everything organized, it helps with portability since you can easily move the bag rather than moving each tool separately when you need to work on your garden.
Final Thoughts
With the right setup, you can maximize your shed area for more space. The above ideas feature various ways to make your small shed do even more. Remember that the needs of each design differ with some only requiring a few changes while others will need whole changes to the shed.
Nevertheless, with these tips, the days of struggling for extra backyard shed space should be over.
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