Garden Shed Plans

Our DIY Garden Shed Plans are a great solution for a crafty individual who wants to build their own tiny backyard retreat. The quaint interior can be used as a gardening hub, home office, playhouse, or craft studio while the exterior porch offers an inviting perch to sit and watch the day float by. When you order our comprehensive plans, we will mail you a physical copy of easy-to-follow assembly instructions that include an extensive cultist of all the materials you would need to build your pint-sized oasis.

The cottage garden shed plans also include step by step instructions with illustrations and photos of the whole process. Also, for no additional cost, you will receive non-downloadable digital access to view the plans directly from your computer, phone, or tablet. If you purchase our plans and decide later to purchase our Pre-Cut-Kit option, we can credit the price of the plans towards your order. The plans are also helpful to have on hand to show your town permitting office or plan the build with your site preparation team and contractor. The Garden Shed design features and comfortable 8×4 Porch flanked with sturdy 4×4 posts and sits on 1” rough sawn Hemlock Decking. The Height of the building is 10’6” at the peak and sports a wall height of 82”. The gable roof has a 6/12 pitch with 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim that gives a classic look to any outdoor space. The Standard design comes in 8×10, 8×12, and 8×16 sizes that include a 3-0 2” Thick, rough sawn Pine Single Door with a 16”x21” Fixed Window as well as 2 (qty) 2’x2’ six-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window, allowing sunlight to flood your small space. This Simple but classic design offers easily customizable plans. Let your creativity run wild and personalize this adorable outside space into a backyard sanctuary.

8×10 Garden Shed

Base Area: 80 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 48 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 32 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 4–6” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 9’2” W x 11’2” D

Estimated Weight: 3,400 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 4x6x10’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 82”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 6/12

2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Exposed Collar Ties

1”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Strapping 20” On Center

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Single Door with 16”x21” Fixed Window, no ramp

Windows: 2 (qty) 2’x2’ six-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window

Additional Features

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 16 hrs

8×12 Garden Shed

Base Area: 96 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 64 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 32 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 4–6” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 9’2” W x 13’2” D

Estimated Weight: 3,500 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 4x6x12’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 82”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 6/12

2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Exposed Collar Ties

1”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Strapping 20” On Center

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Single Door with 16”x21” Fixed Window, no ramp

Windows: 2 (qty) 2’x2’ six-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window

Additional Features

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 18 hrs

8×16 Garden Shed

Base Area: 128 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 96 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 32 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 4-6” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 9’2” W x 17’2” D

Estimated Weight: 3,800 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 6x6x16’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 82”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 6/12

2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Exposed Collar Ties

1”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Strapping 20” On Center

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Single Door with 16”x21” Fixed Window, no ramp

Windows: 2 (qty) 2’x2’ six-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window

Additional Features

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 20 hrs