How Big Should My Steel Shed Be?
Determining What Size Shed You Need
If you’re browsing sheds or garages online or looking at pictures, it can be tough to estimate how much space you actually need in your shed and how much room different models will give you. However, there are a few ways to get a better idea of how much space you need beforehand.
Consider What You’ll Use It For
One of the first things you’ll have to do when choosing a shed size is deciding what you’ll use the shed for. The size of a storage shed, for instance, only depends on the things you’ll store inside it. However, a shed used as a workshop, office space, or garage will also need extra room so you can move around comfortably.
Also, keep in mind that storage sheds and tool sheds can be taller and narrower to maximize space while minimizing footprint. If you have a lot of things to store but not much room, this can be a great way to use your available space efficiently.
Do a “Test Fit”
While considering purpose is important, sometimes the only way to see how much space you need is to see it in person. The best way to do this is to gather everything you want to put in your shed in one place and measure how big it all is.
For storage sheds, this can be as simple as putting all your stuff together in your garage, driveway, or yard and measuring approximately how much space it takes up. If you do this, however, remember to stack items to simulate taking advantage of shelving or vertical storage options.
For workspaces, test fitting can be more difficult. If you have any of the furniture or items you’ll place in the shed handy, you can lay them out in a way that is comfortable and then measure the perimeter to get an idea of how much space you’ll want. Remember to give yourself adequate room to move around, too.
Consider Your Limits
Along with considering how much you have to store or put inside the shed, you’ll also need to think about where the shed itself will go. It’s just as easy to go too big as too small, but getting a shed that’s too big for your yard can be inconvenient or even dangerous.
If you’re planning to move large items like lawn equipment, tool chests, or furniture into your shed, you also need to consider the doors to your shed. Small doors, or doors that are placed incorrectly, can prevent you from using your shed the way you want.
Along with your shed’s footprint, you can also maximize its storage capacity by using vertical storage solutions. Shelving units, lofted storage bays, and hanging hooks can be great ways to store tools and oversized items without clogging up the whole shed.
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