Durable & Stylish Sheds for Your Backyard

A Lean-To shed is one of the simplest and most practical shed designs. Instead of having a peaked roof like a traditional Gable shed, a lean-to has a single sloping roof that "leans" against another structure (like a house, garage, or Barn) or stands on its own with a slanting roofline.

Here are key features:

•Roof Design: One slope that directs water runoff to the back or side, making it great for areas with rain or snow. 

•Structure: Usually rectangular, with the taller wall on one side and the shorter wall on the opposite side to create the roofs pitch.

•Space-Saving: Perfect for narrow areas along fences, beside a home, or tight backyard spots.

•Uses: Ideal for storing garden tools, firewood, bikes, lawn mowers, or even as a small workshop.

•Cost-Effective: Requires fewer materials than more complex shed designs, making it budget- friendly and easier for DIY builds.

•Style: Clean and simple, but can be dressed up with windows, doors, or siding to match your home.

It's a very traditional, functional, and no - fuss shed style that homeowners have relied on for centuries - practically over show, though it can still look charming if dressed up right.

An A-Frame Gable Shed is the classic shed design most people picture when they think of a backyard shed - it's clean, balanced, and timeless.

Design & Structure

•Roof Shape: Two sloping sides meet in the middle, forming a ridge that creates a classic "A"  shape.

•Symmetry: Both roof slopes are equal, giving it that traditional Gable look.

•Walls: Straight vertical walls, usually 7 - 8 ft tall, making the interior easy to use and organize.

•Overhangs: Often built with small eaves (roof overhangs) that protect walls from rain.

Features

•Spacious Interior: Because of the peaked roof, you get more headroom in the center - perfect for tall storage shelves or even adding a small loft.

•Versatility: Works equally well as a storage shed, workshop, garden shed, or even a hobby space.

•Curb Appeal: Very adaptable in style; you can dress it up with windows, shutters, flower boxes, or paint it to match your home.

•Durability: The gable roof sheds water and snow easily, making it suitable for almost any climate.

This is that iconic "mini-barn" look you see in the country backyards - the roofline with a double slope that gives it that wide, roomy feel.

Design & Structure

•Roof Shape: A gambrel roof - two slopes on each side. The lower slope is steeper, and the upper slope is shallower. This creates the "barn"  silhouette.

•Headroom: Because of the unique roof shape, you get much more loft / storage space then a Gable shed of the same footprint. Many people add a small loft for boxes, seasonal items, or hey / firewood storage.

•Walls: Standard straight walls, usually 7 - 8 ft high, topped with the barn roof.

Features

•Interior Space: Excellent vertical clearance - tall enough in the center to stand comfortably, with bonus loft storage.

•Doors: Often double doors on the front Gable end (wide enough for lawn tractors, ATVs, or large equipment).

•Custom Options: Many people add a hay loft-style door or small windows for that true barn look.

•Aesthetic: Classic rural charm- makes your backyard look like a little farmstead.

A flat roof shed is one of the most straightforward and modern-looking shed designs - simple lines, clean profile, and no fuss. It's very different from a Gable or Barn shed because instead of a pitched roof the roof is built with little to no slope. 

Design & Structure 

•Roof Shape: A single flat plane (though usually built with a very slight slope, 1-2 in per foot, to allow rain runoff).

•Walls: All four walls are the same height, giving it a boxy, modern shape.

•Overhangs: Can be minimal for a sleek look, or extended to create a shadow awning-style effect.

Features 

•Space Efficiency: Because of its shape, it maximizes vertical wall space for shelving and storage.

•Style: Clean, modern, and contemporary - often chosen by people who want their shed to look like an extension of their home.

•Simplicity: Easiest shed style to build; fewer cuts and angles compared to gables or gambrels.

•Materials: Works well with shingles, rolled roofing, or metal panels since the slope is shallow.

A salt box shed is a handsome, old-world style shed that takes its cues from early New England colonial homes. It has that asymmetrical roofline that immediately sets it apart from the standard gable.

Design & Structure 

•Roof Shape: Like a gable, but one slope is much longer than the other. The front slope is short and steep, while the back slope extends much further down, giving it that distinctive "saltbox" silhouette.

•Walls: The front wall is taller than the back wall, creating extra headroom at the entrance and a cozy taper toward the rear.

•Doors: Typically placed on the tall wall under the short roof slope, but can also be set on the Gable end.

Features 

•Extra Storage: The extended rear roof makes the shed feel more spacious than a basic Gable shed of the same footprint.

•Weather Efficiency: The state short slow sheds rain and snow quickly, while the long rear slope gives added protection and durability.

•Classic Character: This style carries a colonial farmhouse vibe - charming, rustic, and traditional.

•Versatility: Works well as a garden shed, tool storage, or even a little workshop.

A Palisade Shed is a style that blends sturdiness with a simple, rustic look. The word palisade originally referred to the tall wooden stakes once used in fort walls, and this shed design borrows the same feel- strong, vertical, and dependable.

Design & Structure 

•Walls: The siding is usually made from vertical boards or panels (sometimes board - and - batten), giving it that tall, fence-like appearance.

•Roof Style: Most commonly built with a Gable roof, though lean-to or saltbox variations exist.

•Shape: Rectangular footprint, often slightly taller than a standard shed, so it feels more spacious inside.

Features 

•Exterior Look: The vertical siding gives it a fortified, traditional look - almost like a stockade fence turned into a building.

•Durability: Built with heavy timbers or strong panels, so it's designed to withstand weather.

•Functionality: Works great for tool storage, garden equipment, or even as a rustic workshop.

•Custom Options: Can include double Barn doors, small windows, and decorative trim to soften the rugged look.