10×12 Shed- The Compact King

Life is full of decisions, and when it comes to spending your hard-earned cash, you want to make really good decisions. If you are in the market for a shed, knowing what size to choose can be a challenge. There are a ton of options out there, and you want to save money without selling yourself short. It all can be a little overwhelming.

At Durastor Structures, we like to help eliminate confusion and give you the information you need to make the best decision you can. We’ve written all about how a 10×12 shed could be the perfect balance between usefulness and affordability.

Contents

• A 10×12 Shed: Why it Could Be the Perfect Choice:
• 10×12 Shed Uses: Create Your Personal Space
• How to Maximize Your 10×12 Shed Storage
• Conclusion
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A 10×12 Shed: Why it Could Be the Perfect Choice

10×12 Shed Uses: Create Your Personal Space

Storage Shed

A 10×12 shed is great for a compact storage shed. It will fit a lawnmower nicely, along with rakes, shovels, and some shelves for extra storage. If you’re interested in learning how to maximize your shed storage space, check out our blog on shed-shelving ideas.

Hobby Workshop

A shed this size can be a great way to get you started on that hobby that might turn into a dream job. You could create a woodworking shop, craft shed, or artists’ studio, all in a 10×12 shed. Here’s a great article on how one of our customers turned a shed into a painting studio.

Home Gym Shed

A 10×12 shed might be a little on the small side for a full-size free-weight setup, but it could easily fit some combination of a treadmill, rowing machine, or a smaller free-weight or cable weight system. 

She-shed

What’s a she-shed? It’s basically the equivalent of a man cave, and they’re all the rage right now. A she-shed can be a place for a woman to create her own sanctuary. Whether it’s a reading shed, a paint room, or an office space, a she-shed is basically a place to pursue your dreams or hobbies. 

Home Office

With the rise of remote work, working from home is becoming increasingly popular. Creating a home office out of a shed is a great way to take advantage of the benefits of working from home and still have a place to get away from the noise of home life. A 10×12 shed is a great size for an office conversion, and allows you to have a desk, some storage space, and an extra chair or two. Here’s a great article on home office design ideas. 

How to Maximize Your 10×12 Shed Storage

With a smaller shed, like a 10×12 shed, it’s important to maximize your storage space. There are a number of tips and tools you can use to turn your shed into a storage champion:

Optimize your walls

The wall of a shed is essentially a blank slate to add decoration or storage tools to make a shed truly your own. Adding some peg boards or adjustable wall panels with hooks is a great way to allow you to store hand tools like hammers or drills. 

Additionally, you can add some sort of wall racks on which you can hang shovels, rakes, or brooms. There are many creative ways to use your wall space. Check out this article for a DIY plan to make your own garden tool rack. 

 Use what you have

If you get creative, you may already have some great objects to use for shed organization. For instance, pallets are great organization tools if used properly. They can be used to store longer items like rakes or even left-over lumber pieces. 

Old containers and jars can be used to organize items like screws, nails, or other hardware. If you have old totes lying around, these can be used as miscellaneous storage containers. 

Don’t forget your ceiling

If you have a 10×12 shed with a little extra headroom, it’s a perfect space to use for extra storage. A shed with gambrel-style trusses, like our Lofted Barn Max, has plenty of space for a loft. Here you’ll have a perfect place to store your boxes and totes without them getting in the way.

 Even if your shed doesn’t have a lot of overhead clearance, you can still add your own DIY racks to store things like pipes, lumber, or other long items. 

Conclusion

A small shed can do a lot more than you might think. A 10×12 shed is an extremely useful size and allows you to save some money. Some people will need a bigger shed than a 10×12, so don’t sell yourself short. However,  it’s definitely worth considering a 10×12 shed, and it might be the perfect size for whatever plans you have for your next shed. 

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