A residential storage building can be much more than utilitarian structures. From workshops to guest houses, here are a few innovative ways to make the most out of the extra space.
Turn a Residential Storage Building into a Home Office
When you work from home, a garden office can become your oasis of productivity. All you need is an insulated shed with good lighting and access to electricity. Any shed type works great for the purpose, and at Rooster’s Amish Sheds, we can customize your space with custom steps, a small front porch, or a workbench.
Use a Storage Building as a Craft Room
When you have a full house, finding a place to retreat away from your family can be challenging. However, you can always turn the garden shed into a she-shed. Regardless of the shed style, you can bring your space to life with pastel paint and shabby chic decor. With a comfortable sofa, some fuzzy pillows, an area rug, and a coffee table, you can create a space to relax or spend weekend afternoons with your friends.
Gain Your Own Space with a She-Shed
The homesteading life is coming back into popular consciousness, and with the outrageous prices we’ve seen at the grocery lately, it can’t become the norm fast enough for us. Why rely on store-bought eggs from who-knows-where when you can keep your flock comfy in a chicken coop and have fresh-laid eggs for breakfast every morning? Our Hen House collection will keep your flock safe from foxes and the like, with options from a handful of hens to dozens of layers.
Of course, the ultimate form of homesteading means having your livestock, both for milk and for game. Whether it’s goats, sheep, cattle, or horses, our barns can help you stay self-sufficient and keep your animals safe and warm. We’ve also got specially designed turn-out and tack rooms for all your animal care storage!
Residential Storage Building Turned Man Cave
The male alternative to a she-shed, the man cave is a space for him to relax or entertain friends. A recliner, bookshelves, and a bar cart are all it takes to turn a small garden shed into a man cave. In a larger shed, you can add an entertainment center, a wet bar, and a variety of other elements. Our custom man cave solutions make it easy to create the space of your dreams.
Make it a Home Gym
Home gyms don’t necessarily need large windows, as artificial lighting is enough to illuminate the space, but they do need adequate ventilation. As a result, a traditional A-frame or a Dutch barn structure is perfect for the purpose. An important thing to consider is the type of equipment you want to use. Indoor rowers, leg pressers, treadmills, and elliptical trainers take up considerably more room than a few weights and exercise balls.
Get Arts and Craftsy in a Painting Studio
If you’re a visual artist, you can use the garden shed as a studio. Important structural elements include large windows or a double door that lets in plenty of sunlight, an easy-to-clean floor, and enough room to set up your work desk, easel, and art supplies. It is also important to include a sink in the design so you can clean the brushes and paint containers.
Music Room from a Residential Storage Building
If you love singing or playing instruments, a shed can become your private music studio. All shed types work well for the purpose, but soundproofing is essential. You should also consider adding separate electric circuits for the stage or performance space to prevent circuit overloading, as amplifiers and speakers can draw a high voltage.
Gain Space for a Workshop
Storage buildings can also be turned into hobby or home business workshops. To choose the right shed type, consider your craft. A versatile workshop garage is typically perfect for woodworking, but also for restoring old vehicles or putting together your own motorcycle or car from spare parts. A classic shed can be turned into a modern 3D printing studio, and so on.
Efficient Potting Station from a Storage Building
Gardening can be fun when you have a dedicated space to propagate your plants, such as a repurposed storage shed. With a taller ceiling and ample floor area, a Dutch barn is a great choice for setting up a potting station and propagation room. Natural light is desirable, but seedlings also do well under growing lamps. No matter what you need, we can customize your space with workbenches and wall shelves to keep the seeds and pots organized.
Turn a Residential Storage Building into a Creative Retreat
To follow your creative pursuits, you can turn your shed into a backyard retreat. A small shed, such as a Deluxe Classic model, can become a stylish solo writer retreat. A larger building like the Deluxe Villa might become the perfect gathering space for your poetry or book club.
Dreaming of a Backyard Spa?
Soaking in a hot tub or enjoying a rejuvenating sauna treatment can become a constant in your life if you turn the garden shed into a backyard spa. An 8×12-foot wood structure, such as a classic Quacker, is ideal for this project. You can also enhance the structure with add-ons, such as an outdoor shower area or a porch.
A Pool Isn’t Complete Without a Pool House
With its light gray color and white trims, nothing can fit your pool area better than a Quacker Poolhouse. This structure provides enough storage space for all your pool and beach paraphernalia and has a nice porch that can become a kid’s play area. The versatile layout also allows you to divide the interior into two rooms if you want to set up a refreshment bar on one side.
Turn a Residential Storage Building into a Guest House
Whether you don’t have a spare bedroom or want to provide more privacy to your guests, you can transform a larger shed into a cozy guest house. At Rooster’s Amish Sheds, you can choose from various tiny house options or ask for a custom model that fits your space and expectations. Customization options for all models include various door, window, and roof types, among others.
Outdoor Summer Kitchen for Backyard BBQs
A summer kitchen can bring convenience to your backyard, especially if you love hosting garden parties. Choosing from our range of prebuilt sheds is a great option if you’re pressed for time. A classic New England Deluxe or a Cape Code shed is spacious enough and boasts plenty of windows so you can enjoy natural light while cooking.
Give Your Kids a Playhouse
Converting a storage shed into a playhouse is a great idea if you want to avoid messes in your house and provide the kids with a space they can decorate to their liking. Playhouses don’t need a lot of vertical space, but they need lots of shelves and storage areas for toys and games. You should also choose simple furniture and a floor type that is easy to clean.
Backyard Bar & BBQ from a Storage Building
If you like hosting garden parties but don’t need a summer kitchen, another creative use for your shed is to turn it into a backyard bar. The best structure for this project is a small or mid-sized shed with ample windows on one side, allowing you to use the windowsill as a bar counter area.
Use a Storage Building as a Game Room
From a traditional game room with darts and a pool table to a hi-tech room for video games, there are many ways to convert your shed into an entertainment or gaming space. No matter what shed type you prefer, various interior finishes and ambient lighting can help you set the right atmosphere based on your end goal.
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