A storage shed is a great addition to any property. It can be used to store landscaping equipment, outdoor toys, and so much more. With the right design, you can gain a beautiful addition to your yard, along with an excellent place for storage.
The keys to designing the ultimate storage shed start with the right basic plan. Most plans can be modified to fit your specific needs, but you need a good shed plan to get things started. Along with a good basic plan, these three tips will help you create the perfect storage shed for your property.
Consider Everything
Once it's built, it's hard to change the size, the style, and some of the features. When you're trying to design your perfect shed, make sure you consider everything.
Some of the things to consider include:
What will you use the shed for?
Where will the storage shed be located on your property?
How big will the shed need to be to fit all the things you want to store?
What style of storage shed do you prefer?
What type of doors and windows do you need/prefer for your new storage shed?
Consider everything on this list, along with the local building codes and covenant restrictions for your neighborhood before you complete the designs for your ultimate storage shed.
Consider Your Options
When it comes to a storage shed, there are several options to choose from. If you just need a small amount of storage, a prebuilt option or a kit might work well, if you want to turn it into a DIY project.
However, when you need a larger shed or you prefer a custom design, Powell Custom Homes will help design the ultimate storage shed for your specific needs. Having a custom storage shed built for your property will give you something that will be perfect for your specific needs. Prebuilt sheds and kits are a bit of a one-size-fits-all design and don't always address all your specific needs.
Think About Today and Ten Years from Now
It's likely this will be your storage shed for many years into the future. Right now, you may just need to store a lawnmower and a few gardening tools. However, in the future, you may have more things needing to be stored or you may want the shed to act as a workspace.
Make sure you choose a shed design that fits with your needs today and in the future. The last thing you want is to replace your shed five years from now because it's not large enough or doesn't provide the type of space you need.
Designing the ultimate storage shed isn't the easiest task as there are plenty of decisions to be made. A custom storage shed will help to address your many needs and give you the space you've dreamed of instead of a one-size-fits-all type of prebuilt shed or kit.
When it's time to add a shed to your property, make sure you hire a professional. At Powell Custom Homes, we design custom storage sheds to fit your specific needs. Whether you really just need a storage shed or you want a shed for storage and as a workspace, we will be happy to help.