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12×16 Garage Shed Plan
This classic 12 x 16 garage shed offers an inexpensive solution to homeowners who need a convenient, safe, and solidly built storage shed for their cars, tools, and equipment. The shed delivers 192 square feet of floor space to park your vehicle and keep other heavy-duty items organized and protected from bad weather and elements. You can bring in lawn care machines, power tools, fertilizer bags, workbench, rakes, shovels, snow blowers, and virtually anything inside.
The shed features a 7″ ¼” tall, 8″ wide door that provides ample opening to allow you to drive your vehicle or tractor into place without scratching its sides. An equally wide sturdy ramp will enable you to wheel mowers and other items inside with little effort.
Thanks to its functional design, this outbuilding is also fit to serve as an art or music lessons studio, home office, workshop, or barbershop. It has a 2 feet 8 inches wide door for easy access, an averagely sized window that lets in enough natural light, and strategically positioned vents to ensure optimal airflow.
The siding walls are wooden and engineered to last. You can paint or stain it to your liking or match it with other outdoor structures.
Why Should You Build 12×16 Gable Garage Shed?
DIY and Save Up to $3000
A garage addition or contractor-built shed costs thousands. Build your own shed and save up to $3,000.
192 sq. ft. Extra Space
Garage overflowing with equipment? Give it all a new home in a dedicated garage shed, and park your car where it belongs.
Increase Property Value
Outbuildings add value to your property, and homebuyers love the durability of a wooden shed to protect their belongings.
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A nice set of plans to give us an idea…
A nice set of plans to give us an idea of what it costs to build on site vs buying a prefab structure, and the quality differences between them.
This set of plans is “bomb proof” according to my local lumberyard guy. 2×6 joists on 12″ centers, compared to 2x4s on 24″ centers for the prefab models. A real foundation, not just some 4×4 skids. It looks like a major amount of work, but the result could be a really nice garden shed sturdy enough to house our commercial-grade chipper as well as the big mower.
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Getting my plans was so easy.
Getting my plans was so easy, I picked the plan I wanted I paid for it I downloaded it instantly.
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The price for plans is way too high
The price for plans is way too high, but the plans are fairly decent. You DO have to know a little something about construction and adjustments of measurements, but for the most part, not too bad.
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Excellent detail of materials list and…
Excellent detail of materials list and constructions specifications
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Excellent
Excellent plans and customer support
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Concise and Detailed
The plans were concise and contained everything I needed.
The images were extremely helpful as well as the cut list.
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A little hard to follow in some places
A little hard to follow in some places
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The plans are missing a critical step
The plans were missing a critical step, and my original message to Shedplans wasn’t received. I received a message from them after posting my problem here, and they subsequently sent me the revised instructions. Very grateful for their follow-up. Now if lumber prices would just return to normal….
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8×10 Lean to Storage Shed Plan
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Build Your Own Compact Shed for Sports Equipment, Tools, Hobbies, and More
For savvy DIYers, this 8 x 10 storage shed is easy to build and can go a long way to boost your property’s value. Although it is compact in design, it provides adequate space for organizing your garden tools and equipment. With up to 80 square feet of space, you can free up a lot of space in your garage, making it less cluttered.
You can bring in everything, including lawnmowers, rototillers, pots, bikes, sports gear, and outdoor furniture. Take advantage of the sides by adding a few shelves and hooks to help organize the shed’s interior and create vertical 8′ – 3 1/2″ height storage space for long-handled tools like shovels and rakes.
The shed has 5′ – 4″ width double barn-style doors that open and close quickly, allowing you to move items in and out with minimal obstruction. For optimal security, consider adding a top-notch lock to the door.
You can use the shed as a home office, pet grooming parlor, dog shelter, barbershop, workshop, tiny house, or yoga space. Interestingly, no matter how you intend to use your outbuilding, you can furnish and finish it to suit virtually anything.
3 Reasons to Build 8×10 Gable Storage Shed
DIY and Save Up to $1.000
Hiring a carpenter to build a custom shed is costly. Building a shed yourself? You keep an extra $1.000 in your pocket.
80 sq. ft. Extra Space
Declutter your life with a storage shed that can free up to 80 sq. ft. in your house. Then relax and enjoy your home again.
Increase Property Value
Future homebuyers will love your wooden shed as much as you do. A great shed boosts your overall property value.
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No matter good or bad. Here is what they say!
Verified
A nice set of plans to give us an idea…
A nice set of plans to give us an idea of what it costs to build on site vs buying a prefab structure, and the quality differences between them. This set of plans is “bomb proof” according to my local lumberyard guy. 2×6 joists on 12″ centers, compared to 2x4s on 24″ centers for the prefab models. A real foundation, not just some 4×4 skids. It looks like a major amount of work, but the result could be a really nice garden shed sturdy enough to house our commercial-grade chipper as well as the big mower.
Verified
Getting my plans was so easy.
Getting my plans was so easy, I picked the plan I wanted I paid for it I downloaded it instantly.
Verified
The price for plans is way too high
The price for plans is way too high, but the plans are fairly decent. You DO have to know a little something about construction and adjustments of measurements, but for the most part, not too bad.
Verified
Excellent detail of materials list and…
Excellent detail of materials list and constructions specifications
Verified
Excellent
Excellent plans and customer support
Verified
Concise and Detailed
The plans were concise and contained everything I needed. The images were extremely helpful as well as the cut list.
Verified
A little hard to follow in some places
A little hard to follow in some places
Verified
A+++++++++++
A+++++++++++
Verified
The plans are missing a critical step
The plans were missing a critical step, and my original message to Shedplans wasn’t received. I received a message from them after posting my problem here, and they subsequently sent me the revised instructions. Very grateful for their follow-up. Now if lumber prices would just return to normal….
Buy 8×10 Shed Plans With Confidence!
We will deliver the plans straight to your inbox.
If for any reason, you are not 100% satisfied, all orders come with a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee. Just send your payment details to our support and we’ll refund in 24 hours.
Buy a second plan with 25% discount!
$19.99 | Buy NowAdd to cart
Sheds on the plot in a modern style on the plot – 55 best photos of the arrangement on the site still standing under the trees. The “shed” turned Powder Room would of course be new construction, but clever materiality – white washed reclaimed vertical paneling – would make it appear as though it was a treasure from many years before.
Urie Backyard
Sara Mizuno
Stylish design: large detached barn on the plot in modern style – the latest trend
123 House
Gradient Architecture PLLC
9000 2 Light shed made of wood slats and translucent PVC cladding to diffuse light, creating a “lantern-like” look and feel.
Pictured is a small free standing shed on the property in a contemporary style for the property and garden
Chesley Knoll – Deck and Patio
Jack Calderone
Under the stairs, I built a shed for storing yard tools and other supplies.
Space was limited so I designed it to wrap around under the stair landing as well. The door of the shed also includes built-in shelves for even more storage.
NORDON GROCERY
REESE Atelier IGNITE PLLC
Jay Mangum Photography
A fresh design idea: a small detached barn on the plot in a modern style for on the plot and in the garden – great interior photo
Greenhouse Shed / Solar Building
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The Aurora can be labeled as a greenhouse shed combo. It includes four large aluminum windows with tempered glass for safety. On top of that, it features 509 cubic feet of storage space for gardening tools and equipment or plants. With the many windows, light is applenty. However, there is even the option to add solar shades so you can control the amount of sunlight coming in. In addition, you can add a power ventilation fan to remove excess heat and bring in cool air inside. If you looking to grow plants and vegetables all year around and store stuff, the Aurora greenhouse shed combo is just what you’re looking for.
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The Posh Shed Company
The Potting Shed is how a shed should look. It has a steep pitched roof with a generous overhang which, along with the small pane windows gives it a traditional look which will blend into any garden.
1950s Family Home Wrap-Around Extension
CLPM Limited
A simple but effective garden design maximizes the space in this compact garden. A patio and separate decking areas create mutliple recreation spaces and provides a very safe space for the children to play. Pictures by project manager James Bryden
A-Frame sheds with Vinyl Siding
ShedsPA
This beautiful structure has many features to choose from. This homeowner selected a cupola with weather vane, shutters, flower boxes, arched front doors, and a ramp for easy access. Our structures are made to order and fully customizable to meet your exact needs and situation.
HPL Design Gartenhaus von nogabo in Hamburg
nogabo® GmbH
Wir realisieren Ihr modernes HPL Gartenhaus für Ihren Garten oder für die Dachterrasse in der Größe und dem Grundriss Ihrer Wahl.
Ganz gleich, ob Sie es als Saunahaus, Poolhaus, Anbauhaus, moderne Gartenlaube, Gartenhütte, Mülltonnenhaus, Fahrradgarage, als Gerätehaus für Gartengeräte und Gartenutensilien oder als überdachten Freisitz nutzen möchten.
Mehr zu unserem HPL Design Gartenhaus Titan finden Sie hier: https://www.nogabo.de/Gartenschrank/
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Oakland 7.5×9 Storage Shed by Keter
keter
The Oakland 759 shed features a unique polypropylene resin plastic material with the look of rough-hewn wood. This rugged appearance blends in with your outdoor landscape, making the shed a natural part of the yard from the moment you set it up. If the original color doesn’t match the theme of your home, this storage shed can be painted as desired, a feature you won’t find with any other resin shed. The double doors mimic the look of real wood while the Victorian-style window brings a touch of elegance to this storage building.
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Inspiration for home comfort: a small detached shed on the plot in a modern style for on the plot and in the garden
Urie Backyard
Sara Mizuno
Original design example: detached shed on a medium-sized plot in a modern style
Choosing a shed for a summer residence: useful tips
Tips
The time of dusty old sheds filled with cobwebs and rubbish is over.
Instead of hiding in the backyard, the outbuildings are transformed into cozy, cute houses that decorate the yard. They become practical storage or transform into summer kitchens, playrooms or even remote mini-offices. Organizing such a space is not very difficult.
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Decide on the functionality
How your idea will come true depends on the idea and purpose of the future building. Do you need a place to store your garden tools and bulky items like a bicycle? Or do you want to equip a creative workshop in the country? It is worth starting from this when choosing the size of the barn. Buildings 1.5 by 1.5 meters will accommodate everything you need if you organize a system of hooks and shelves, and sheds from 2 by 3 meters will allow you to store large equipment like lawn mowers.
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Rack Practitioner SBL LOFT
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Size: 90x180x45
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Perforated panel “Verstakoff” for storage
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The storage system will help you organize the storage of gardening and working tools in the best possible use of space.
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Tool storage panel “Verstakoff”
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The system is assembled according to the “constructor” principle and provides compact storage in a limited space.
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Choose a style
Wooden sheds will organically fit into the site, especially if painted to match the main building. And metal buildings can be beaten in an industrial style.
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Find the right material
The most popular type of outbuildings is frame sheds .
A solid frame can be sheathed with wooden boards, OSB boards, metal elements or polycarbonate. Summer residents often choose prefabricated sheds – the same frame buildings, only assembled from blocks, like a designer.
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Some people prefer to build brick sheds – for all the high cost and laboriousness of the construction process, they will stand for a long time and will not require additional cladding. Option for the lazy – container shed from metal blocks. Such buildings are brought ready-made, so it will be necessary to take care only of the foundation and appearance. There are also plastic sheds on the market – yes, they are short-lived, but they are built quickly, are inexpensive and look pretty, so they can be suitable for storing garden tools.
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Shed KETER Manor Pent 6X4
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The barn is made of metal and plastic. It is maintenance free and is not subject to corrosion, peeling or rotting.
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Hozblok KETER Darwin 4×6
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The barn is made of Evotech composite material and does not require maintenance. The tongue-and-groove connection simplifies and speeds up installation – no special tools are required.
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Wooden barn “Frank”
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The shed is made of coniferous wood. The classic design will fit into almost any landscape.
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Not just walls
When planning to build a barn, remember that the construction must be preceded by a foundation. The easiest option is a block foundation (concrete blocks are installed on the sand around the perimeter). A slab monolithic foundation is considered universal (it will be necessary to pour cement mortar). Also, summer residents install columnar, strip and pile foundations. The roof, if necessary, is usually covered with slate or metal tiles.
Once you’ve decided on the essentials, all you have to do is work on the design of your ideal build – paint, storage, and a few accessories will come in handy.
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Oil stain Fast Dry Wood Stain, Varathane
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American interior oil.