When designing your timber shed, you'll want to sit down and figure out what you will be using it for. The sizes vary and you will find they can be made in sizes as large as twelve by twelve for a reliably small amount. When in the planning stages, you'll also want to figure in the cost of windows, as depending upon your light needs, you will want to take advantage of the natural sunlight. Regardless of what you are going to use it for, a timber shed can be made from quality timber to enhance the décor of your outdoor space.
Many often use them for gardening and it is important to remember they do not just have to be a place to store your tools. Designed for gardening, they can be set up with a floor plan to allow you room to replant and grow beautiful things. With hooks on the wall, you can store all your gardening needs to help you find things easily and work efficiently. If being used for gardening, your shed should be placed at a close distance to your main gardening area. Set back into a corner or on the outskirts of your garden will allow for easy access to maintain your garden.
Many people will also build a timber shed as a place to do work. Whether it is set up with power for an outdoor office to be used in the warmer months or set up, heat included, as a get away for the whole year, the fact is your timber shed does not have to be used as a shed, at all. A place to write or a place to paint, the possibilities are endless. If you want a quiet place to do your work, simply place the timber shed in a quiet area of your yard and you'll find a quiet, pleasant atmosphere in which to do your work.
Regardless of what the timber shed will be used for, you'll want to shop around to find the best deal. If you plan to build this yourself, you will be able to find plans for the design either online or at almost any home improvement store. You'll also be able to purchase pre-constructed timber sheds that will be able to be put together with ease.
Many of the pre-constructed timber sheds have different features available to you, as well. Whether it is sliding-glass doors or barn-sash windows, you will have options to choose in how your timber shed is designed. Many may include tilt-out bins should you choose to use it for a gardening shed as these are perfect for storing bags of either seeds or fertilizer. Many may contain a hutch-like container for easy storage of garbage cans.
The fact is your timber shed can be designed specifically for what you want to use it for.