108 Free DIY Shed Plans & Ideas You Can Actually Build in Your Backyard

No one ever complains about having too much storage space. In contrast, most homeowners don’t have enough space to store their stuff in the house.

If it sounds like you, then you need a shed.

Sheds help us accommodate all of our ‘stuff’ and keep our properties a little more organized.

If you are on the hunt for the perfect shed, look nowhere else. Today, I’m going to bring you 108 shed plans.

So, scroll on through and let the perfect DIY shed plan find you!

108 DIY Shed Plans:

1. The Colonial Style Storage Shed

I love the colonial style sheds. The reason is that they offer an ample amount of space to store just about anything you think of. I also love the style they offer.

Beyond the obvious storage and good looks of this shed, it also offers two different sets of double doors. When you are trying to bring in yard equipment or haul something out, this is a fantastic feature to have in a shed.

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2. The Cottage Shed

I love this shed. It is so quaint and flat out adorable.

Besides the fact that it is cute as a button, it is very functional. It has the roller garage door which means it is easy to access with large items. The plans also appear to be very detailed.

So if you are someone looking for a shed that has personality, look no further. This shed contains about all of the character a person could ever hope for.

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3. The Lean-To Shed With Multiple Flooring Options

So you like the idea of a lean-to shed, but you aren’t sure what foundation you want to use. This makes it difficult to find certain plans because so many building plans include what type of floor the lean-to has to be built on.

Well, not these plans. You have the option of building a very functional and spacious lean-to shed on different foundations. Your foundation choices are a concrete slab, a wooden floor supported by concrete piers, or a wooden floor supported by skids. That lost option also means that your lean-to could be mobile as well so you won’t have to decide where you want to permanently put it.

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4. The Compact Shed

This shed is another quaint, compact option. It has a very classic feel to it.

Besides the fact that it adds a nice touch to your property, it meant to be built with many upgrades that allow for a lot of storage in a small building.

It would be perfect for storing most planting tools and yard care equipment. If you don’t have a lot of space but need a good deal of storage this could be a great option for you.

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5. 6×6 Storage Shed

This is a more traditional style storage shed. It actually looks very similar to the one I have. I love these sheds because they aren’t fancy, but they do the job of protecting your belongings.

If you are someone new to building, this might be a good option. The plans look very simple, and the style of it is simpler in comparison to some other sheds you might come across.

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6. The Easy DIY Shed

This shed is labeled as a DIY project. Therefore, if you are someone looking to build a shed all by yourself then this might be an option worth considering.

The instructions are broken down on how to build each part of this shed. You are also given a very detailed materials list to go off of as well.

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7. The Cedar Storage Shed

This shed is not only a DIY project, according to Ana White, it can also be done for around $260. That sounds like a really awesome price for a storage shed.

You are given plans, a shopping list, and even extra tips on how to save more money when building it. What more could you ask for?

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8. The Mini Garden Shed

This garden shed is smaller but is perfect for holding your outdoor gardening tools. The ultra-unique thing about this shed is that it is built out of cement siding.

It has a very classic look even though its building materials are not as common. You are given detailed plans, a shopping list, and instructions. All of this should make for an easier building experience.

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9. The Gambrel Roof Storage Shed

This is an almost identical shed to what I actually have on my property. It is another basic style, but I love it because it does a great job and wasn’t super expensive.

The details on this site are amazing. It breaks down the building process of this shed into seven steps. You are given ample details for each step.

With all of that in mind, if you are needing an easier build and a functional building without added character this could be a great shed for your homestead.

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10. The Garden Tool Shed

Out of all of the outbuildings I have, I don’t have a garden tool shed. After looking at this one, I might have to change that.

It is a super simple design and appears to be very simple to build as well. Though it isn’t a very large shed, it would certainly serve its purpose for storing garden tools.

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11. The ‘She’ Shed

My first thoughts when I saw this was, “Oh, I love it!”

To make it even better, the plans are not only available for this shed, but she also offers her step by step pictures of the build.

To sum this one up, if you are looking for a shed that is going to be an eye-catcher this is it. You can’t help but be taken by it.

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12. The $30 Shed

The person that created this shed build actually uses it to store her garbage cans. She didn’t want to spend a small fortune on a shed for this purpose.

She gives you step by step details on how she was able to actually build this shed for only $30. Pictures are also available of the build as well.

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13. The Pallet Shed

This shed is built mainly from pallets. Recycling pallets are one of the best ways you can build something for practically nothing.

The site offers step by step pictures for how they built this shed. A unique feature of this shed is that they also built a small porch attached to it out of pallets. This is a great, inexpensive option for a storage shed with character.

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14. The Lean-To Shed

This shed is a great, smaller shed. It has the ability to be built up against a wall for extra support.

However, they also offer a modification where if you’d like the shed to be free-standing, it can be. It includes a handy materials list and easy to read plans as well.

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15. The Gable Shed

This shed can also double as a playhouse if you ever run out of the need for the storage space. I say that like people ever lose a need for storage. But in the event you are one of those people, this shed is multi-purpose.

The author of the post does a great job at breaking the build down into 8 easy steps. This makes for a less intimidating build and it also helps that great plans are laid out for you as well.

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16. The Garden Tool Shed #2

This little shed is a very handy little building to have. What I love so much about this post is that they offer you all of the steps to the build, you are given an idea of the time it should take to build it, an estimated cost, a materials list, and even an option where you can buy this shed if you aren’t into the DIY aspect.

What more could you want when building a nifty little garden shed for your tools? It doesn’t get much better.

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17. The Attached Shed

This is yet another great idea for a tool shed. What makes this one so unique is that it incorporates old barn doors. If you don’t have old barn doors, don’t worry. You can modify the build for different doors.

Another great thing about this shed is that you build it, paint it, attach it to your home, and you have the ultimate convenience of your tools being stored neatly right at your back door.

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18. The Ultimate Garden Shed

Can I just go on the record as saying, “I want this garden shed.” If you all happen to run into my husband, feel free to pass that message along.

This shed has everything you’d ever need or want. You have a great place to plant your flowers and ample amount of storage space as well. It has a beautiful rustic design too. To sum it up in two words: beautiful and functional.

Ed: The original post is no longer available, however, the link will guide you to where you can purchase the plans.

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19. Gable Roof Organizer Tool Shed

This is actually a very simple building, but I love the fact that this person has put in the time to figure out the best way to build it.

He actually took it one step further and gave you the ultimate plans to build this building. You not only get great plans, but you also get pictures of the actual build. He also offers a materials list that has nice little check marks so you can keep up with what you’ve done so far.

This would be a great option for a new DIY person. The building is feasible for most storage, and the person that created these plans has made it very easy for you to stay organized during the build.

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20. Bonanza Mini-Barn

This is another gambrel-roofed shed that looks a lot like a small barn. I’m partial to these buildings because this is the type of building I actually have on my property.

These plans came from the same site as the one listed above. Therefore, the plans are very detailed and easy to follow. This might seem like a large project for a new builder to take on but with the care that has gone into these plans, you should be fine.

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21. Gable Roof Organizer Storage Shed

This is another building from backroadhome.net. Yet again, they provide highly detailed plans.

Though this building looks much like the one mentioned in #19, it has a few differences. This one is bigger in size and they go into grave detail about how to make the doors much easier to build and hang.

For someone new to the DIY scene, this might be extremely helpful.

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22. Gambrel Roof Barn-Style Bonanza Shed

They only have the same picture to #20, but this is actually the smaller version. If you are looking to store more than a few garden tools this might be a great option for you.

It’s still large enough to store a lawn mower, Christmas décor, and a few other items that always seem to be lingering with no real place to put them.

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23. The ‘From Scratch’ Shed

These plans show you how to build a small shed from nothing. You buy the materials, and he’ll lead you along the process of how to take those raw materials and turn them into a fully functional building.

This building is a little smaller so it would be good to store more than lawn tools but probably not large enough to store really large items. But if you have a leaf blower, push mower, or other medium-sized lawn tools this shed would be a good option.

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24. The Yard Shed

This was another shed that made me smile as soon as I saw it. It is small yet functional and also adorable to look at.

It has sliding side doors so you can easily move larger items in and out of it. However, it also has a great sitting space out front. Who doesn’t love the idea of a sitting space after mowing the yard? After you put your lawn mower up, you have a great place to relax for a few minutes.

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25. The Drive-Thru Shed

This shed could actually double as a small garage. The reason is that you can drive into it.

I love this option because it is simple yet functional. So if you need a place to store a few tools, and your car then this is it. Or if you have a tractor, tiller, or riding lawn mower this would be a great place to store them as well.

No more pulling one thing out to get to another. You can literally drive right in and pull out what you need as you need it.

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