Free Shed Plans

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Choose from 100 shed plans that are easy to use and designed to fit any storage. If you can measure accurately and use basic, essential tools, you can build your shed. To prove it to you, we’ve created a collection of the most popular shed sizes with a material list inside. Whether you need a shed for a garden or storage, download our plans and start building with expert guidance.

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10×12 Office shed plan

Our 10x12 office shed provides you with 120 square feet of space and an attractive modern saltbox roof.

12×16 Garage shed plan

This 12x16 easy to DIY shed is perfect for those interested in saving time and money by assembling their sheds.

10×12 Office shed plan

The shed comes with three windows that let natural light flow inside so you can enjoy the view of nature without getting outside.

10×10 Office shed plan

If you want to have privacy and comfort while working from home, but still be connected to nature, our 10x10 office shed plan might be perfect for you.

8×10 Storage shed plan

With the precise instructions included, you can work out this project in just one weekend. The colour diagrams are great for beginner woodworkers.

10×12 Storage shed plan

This wooden shed is durable enough to stand the weather and provides 120 square foot of usable storage space for everyone.

6x8 Storage shed plan

Add some much-needed storage to your property by building this small 48 square foot gabled roof shed.

24×24 Garage shed plan

This 24x24 gable roof garage shed with full-sized barn-style doors can house ATVs, mowers, and Jet Skis.

16×24 Garage shed plan

The 8' x 7 1/2" door on the side of the building offers a larger opening that makes it easier to move heavy items, including ATVs and riding mowers.

12×20 Garage shed plan

This 240 square foot shed has a peaked gable roof for a traditional look and provides loads of storage room.

16×20 Garage shed plan

It is fitted with a 6' x 2' 8" door, so it will serve either purpose effectively. There are also 3' 4" sided windows to let enough light in.

12×24 Garage shed plan

The 288 square foot design has enough room for all kinds of light vehicles, including ATVs, Jet Skis and riding lawn mowers.

12×16 Garden shed plan

The 192 square foot of floor space makes it easy to organize all of your gear and still have space to hold a worktable for completing projects.

10×20 Lean to storage shed plan

The shed comes with a 64-inch double-wide door and a sturdy ramp for easy movement and maneuvering, even when varying bulky items.

10×12 Garden shed plan

Serious gardeners have room for all the tools of the trade, including a potting bench, rototiller in this garden shed.

4x6 Storage shed plan

Keep your things organized by building a 4x6 storage shed. This is a great choice, especially if you are looking for something to use for multiple purposes.

12×16 Storage shed plan

The design features a peaked gable roof for plenty of headroom, while the exterior is finished with your choice of siding to paint or stain.

12×6 Garden shed plan

This shed has durable wooden walls to keep your garden tools protected from the elements while increasing your backyard value with an attractive look.

10×14 Storage shed plan

If your house or garage is overflowing with stuff, this 140 square foot shed is guaranteed to give you the room you need to organize your belongings.

10×10 Lean to storage shed plan

Thanks to the sturdy ramp designed at the entrance, you will also have an easy time pushing machines into place.

10×16 Lean to storage shed plan

Great attention to detail has been delicately intertwined into every aspect of the shed to ensure it's durability.

8×10 Garden shed plan

This outbuilding with 3' 4" x 3' 2 ¾" windows is ideal for a home office setup, workshop, tiny house, or other creative application.

8×8 Garden shed plan

The overall design also includes two 40-inch-sided square windows fitted on the sides that allow enough light to flood the interior,

8×8 Lean to storage shed plan

A sturdy 5″ – 5 1/2″ length ramp has also been designed to allow you to easily wheel bulky items into place.

12×12 Lean to storage shed plan

The shed’s framework utilizes pressure-treated lumber and is built on a reinforced platform for durability and performance.

12×14 Gable storage shed plan

The gable roof helps you to store more items and also effectively drives away rainwater and other elements.

12×20 Gable storage shed plan

For performance and easy access, the shed comes with a 64-inch double-wide door that allows you to quickly bring all items in and out of place.

4×8 Gable storage shed plan

This shed is set on a solid platform, which provides a solid base for your tools and equipment and comes with a 30-inch wide, 80-inch tall opening.

6×10 Gable storage shed plan

Take advantage of the shed’s features, like the 7-feet tall sidewalls and gable roof, to create additional storage space.

6×10 Lean to storage shed plan

It comes with a standard 30-inch door for easy access and a firm ramp to allow you to get heavy items in and out with ease.

16×20 Garden shed plan

The siding walls are sturdy and tall enough to allow you keeping ladders, shovels, rakes and other long-handled tools off the floor.

10×16 Lean to garden shed plan

Two 40-inch-sided square windows have been included in the shed’s design to keep the inside well-illuminated.

12×16 Garden shed plan

Made of solid wood construction with a slated lean-to roof, this outbuilding is large enough to serve as a pool house or workshop, too.

12×14 Storage shed plan

Whether you want to store tools, a snowblower or lawn furniture, this 168 square foot shed gives you all the extra room you need.

10×20 Lean to garden shed plan

The shed features 8′ 5 1/4″ height walls where you can keep long-handled tools, like spades, garden hoes off the floor.

14×8 Garden shed plan

Plans come with all the information you need to build this shed for far less than a contractor would charge - and you can do it in just one weekend!

12×24 Gable storage shed plan

At the center, a 5′ 4″ double door opens onto the shed, enabling you to bring in and remove your items from the shed.

12×24 Storage shed plan

You don't need special skills to build this 288 square foot storage shed — just the time to follow our step-by-step plans and color diagrams.

10×14 Garden shed plan

The shed comes with a gable roof that adds to its classic look and provides functional overhead storage space.

10×10 Garden shed plan

This attractive wooden gable roof shed is easy to build and provides 100 square foot of storage space for garden accessories.

10×10 Lean to garden shed plan

This shed is perfectly suited for use as a tiny house, workshop, massage therapy office, or home office.

12×16 Storage shed plan

This 192 square foot storage shed design has a lean-to roof and barn-style double doors for a traditional look.

8×12 Storage shed plan

Building your own shed is an enjoyable task that will pay you back with 96 square foot of room for all of your outdoor equipment and furniture.

8×12 Lean to storage shed plan

The shed has a 64-inch ultra-wide opening, which makes it easy to move bulky landscaping equipment or tools in and out.

12×12 Storage shed plan

This mid-sized square storage shed measures a roomy 12x12 foot, making it the perfect to serve as a storage building, pool house, or office.

2x3 Firewood shed plan

This 0.15 cord storing capacity firewood shed is a resilient virtue to its low weight It . The two-floor attractive design will beautify any backyard.

8×8 Lean to storage shed plan

Even with its compact design, it comes with a 64" double-wide door and a sturdy ramp that makes it easy to move items in and out.

4x8 Firewood shed plan

This shed makes a dead space functional by adding 1.6 cord of storage on the inside and gives a small amount of space on the outside due to its lean-to styling.

12×12 Garden shed plan

A sturdy 5′ – 5 1/2″ ramp at the entrance, will allow you to push wheeled machines and equipment into place quickly.

12×24 Gable garden shed plan

A ramp is designed at the door what makes it much easier to move large, heavy, wheeled tools.

12×24 Garden shed plan

This shed can be used as an outbuilding to sell flowers, vegetables or as a central office for managing a farm or community garden.

8×8 Storage shed plan

Easy-to-read blueprints are perfect for beginners who want to build their own durable 64 square foot wooden shed to add value to their homes.

16×24 Lean to storage shed plan

With this storage facility, you will have plenty of space to keep garden tools, outdoor furniture, bikes and other essentials.

4×8 Gable storage shed plan

The overall design also includes a 2' 2½" sides square window that lets in enough light while making it possible to have a view of nature from inside.

8×16 Gable storage shed plan

The 7-feet tall sidewalls provide plenty of vertical storage space, while the classic gable roof offers additional space to hang small items or create loft.

16×24 Lean to garden shed plan

Whatever purpose you want it to serve, it is designed with a 5-feet 4-inch double-wide door that offers easy access.

8×8 Garden shed plan

The overall design also includes two 40-inch-sided square windows fitted on the sides that allow enough light to flood the interior,

8×8 Garden shed plan

Avid gardeners need storage space for hand tools, rakes, hoes, and more, and this 64 square foot shed offers just that.

3x6 Firewood shed plan

This 0.7 cord storing capacity firewood shed will ensure you never run out of dry wood. It's minimal but sturdy design will blend into any landscape.

8×16 Storage shed plan

This lean to roof shed design is durable enough to stand the test of time and provides 128 square foot of storage space for anything.

12x16 Firewood shed plan

Save a few bucks on buying seasoned wood by using this 10 cord shed. It offers an ample space to store the wood.

8×10 Garden shed plan

This backyard shed has a gable roof that looks great and provides the opportunity for adding vertical storage for maximum flexibility.

14×20 Storage shed plan

This wooden shed provides a roomy 280 square foot of storage space and is durable enough to protect your valuable tools.

12×14 Garden shed plan

Square windows with 3 feet 4 inches sides are fitted on sides to let natural light illuminate the inside.

8×10 Storage shed plan

With a gable roof and barn-style doors, you can easily build this shed and add 80 square foot of storage to hold all your outdoor equipment.

4×8 Lean to storage shed plan

Although it doesn’t have a window, its 2' 8" x 6' 8" door will let enough light flow in when left open.

8×12 Lean to garden shed plan

The shed has sturdy walls and a lean-to-style roof, which is known to blend with other outbuildings seamlessly.

8×12 Garden shed plan

If your garage is overflowing with garden tools and supplies, it's time to add a garden shed to your backyard to organize your equipment.

8x10 Firewood shed plan

An 80 square feet shed can suffice anyone's wood storing needs, since you'll be able to stack up to 4 cord of logs. It's easy to build and should take no more than a few days to finish.

8×12 Office shed plan

This office shed can give you back your privacy and your productivity. It boasts a lean-to roof with 96 square feet of space.

6x8 Storage shed plan

Add some much-needed storage to your property by building this small 48 square foot gabled roof shed.

4x6 Bike shed plan

Compact enough to fit in nearly any size yard, this gable roof shed still has a lot of room for storing pumps, spare tires, and other cycling gear.

4x6 Storage shed plan

This durable wooden shed features a classic gable roof and 24 square foot of floor space for storing garden equipment, firewood, and more.

4×8 Storage shed plan

Our blueprints include everything you need to build a backyard shed in just a couple of days to solve your organizational problems.

6×8 Bike shed plan

This larger shed makes it easy to roll bikes into place, while plans include instructions for maximizing storage with hooks to hang bike off the ground.

10×10 Storage shed plan

This square shed design measures 10x10 foot, making it a great choice for adding a small room's worth of useful storage.

8×10 Office shed plan

With a 6 feet 5 inches tall, 3 feet 1-inch wide door it offers easy access and lets you move furniture into place with minimal hassle.

12×18 Garden shed plan

When it feels like the walls are closing in on your house or garage, this 216 square foot garden shed is just what you need to get organized.

12×18 Garden shed plan

The shed is also fitted with 40-inch-sided windows on the sides to keep the inside illuminated while creating an illusion of openness.

12×20 Garden shed plan

With 240 square foot of floor space, you have all the room to organize tools, stack up lawn furniture, and even work on hobbies or a business.

14×16 Garden shed plan

When you build this shed, you call the shots about the final look, all while saving hundreds of dollars over the cost of hiring a contractor.

14×20 Garden shed plan

The lean-to roof looks great in a variety of settings and is super-easy to build, while the shed's exterior can be finished in any color or style you like.

12×14 Garden shed plan

Two 40-inch expansive windows on opposite sides allow adequate light to flow in the shed while serving as ventilation.

12×18 Lean to storage shed plan

Structurally, the shed is framed using pressure-treated lumber and built on a concrete foundation for durability.

6×10 Garden shed plan

The shed is small enough to fit in nearly every yard and large enough to hold garden tools, bags of fertilizer, pesticides, and more.

6×10 Storage shed plan

This simple shed features a lean-to style roof that's easy to build and blends perfectly with both modern and traditional architecture.

8×16 Gable garden shed plan

The shed comes with an ultra-wide 64-inch opening, which makes getting your ATVs, large tractors, garden tools easily.

8×16 Garden shed plan

The 128 square foot of floor space makes it easy to move around inside, and there's enough room to add shelves for holding pots or bags of soil.

10×16 Garden shed plan

This shed has a peaked gable roof that provides enough headroom to hang items on the walls or create an overhead loft for seasonal items.

10×16 Storage shed plan

It is designed with an 5' - 4" width door that lets you quickly bring virtually everything into place.

10×20 Storage shed plan

Build your own long lasting shed to save hundreds of dollars on durable, weather-tight protection for your belongings.

10×20 Garden shed plan

This 200 square foot shed can even be used as an outbuilding for a small farm stand, with a space to display homegrown items.

12×12 Garden shed plan

It has large windows, with 3 feet 1-inch sides, to let in enough natural light, ideal for whatever you choose to do with your shed.

10x10 Firewood shed plan

This firewood shed offers ample space of 5 cord to store the wood. Its high side walls offer a maximum storage space.

12×18 Storage shed plan

Take advantage of the classic gable roof to hang small items overhead or create additional loft storage space.

14×14 Garden shed plan

Add an entire spare room's worth of storage space with this 224 square foot simple lean-to roof garden shed.

14×16 Storage shed plan

This large shed measures 224 square foot, making it a great choice for adding extra space to hold a snow blower and lawn furniture.

16×24 Garden shed plan

Whether you use it to store garden tools, pool supplies, or turn it into a workshop space for hobbies, you'll have enough space in this enormous DIY shed.

20×10 Garden shed plan

This shed comes with porch and attractive windows for protecting your gear from inclement weather.

How to start building a shed

A successful DIY shed starts with choosing the right shed plans. First, determine how much space you can commit to an outbuilding, and check local codes for setbacks as you decide where to put it. It’s also important to consider what you’d like to store in the shed. Small tools can be hung on walls to save space, but large items like lawnmowers and snow blowers need more square footage.

Next, decide what style roof you prefer: We offer both peaked gable roof sheds and slanted lean-to roof styles. Finally, please take a look at the plan itself to make sure you understand the materials list, measured drawings, and directions before you commit.

How much does it cost to build a shed?

If you’re deciding between building your own backyard shed and hiring a builder, you should know it is cheaper to build your own shed. The exact cost difference depends on builders’ labor rates in your area. When you hire a professional builder, you must pay for labor and materials. When you choose to build the shed yourself, you only have to pay for the cost of the materials and tools. Here are the most common shed building price scenarios:

You can also use the national expense average for building a shed, which goes from $17 to $24 per sq. ft. or read this cost to build a shed reference.

What’s the difference between free and premium shed plans?

They all come with colored diagrams and basic instructions to build your shed. If this isn’t your first rodeo, you may be comfortable using free plans as an outline for building a new shed on your own — especially if you already have some experience building a deck or other outdoor structure.

Our free plans serve as an excellent preview to give you a sense of what it will take to complete your first shed. They are a great place to start to learn about what goes into building a shed, and they’ll be enough for experienced builders to use as a guideline. When you decide on a shed you like, consider upgrading to our premium plans and enjoy the benefits of in-depth directions and easy to understand step-by-step instructions. Premium plans provide extensive detail, including a full materials list and all the tools required to build the shed. They also name each piece and give much detailed information to help first-time DIYers.

More questions?

Read our FAQ section to get further answers about building a shed.


Joseph Truini is a host on the Today’s Homeowner TV show and co-hosts the weekly Today’s Homeowner Radio Show. He has written three best-selling shed-building books and lives in Roxbury, Connecticut.