14 Free Shed Plans for Every Size and Budget (2024)

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  Inexpensive DIY Shed

  

  The plan here was designed with a budget in mind but you wouldn't know it with the attractive design that features arched windows and a custom door. This shed is the perfect storybook design, ideal for a potting or gardening space.

  The directions and illustrations, along with actual photos of the plan, will make it easy to build your very own shed on a tight budget.

  How to Build an Inexpensive DIY Shed from Family Handyman

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  6x3 ft. Small Cedar Fence Picket Storage Shed

  

  If you're looking for the perfect little shed for your yard, you'll want to check out this one. This darling barn-inspired shed is just 6x3 ft., meaning it'll fit in even the smallest of backyards.

  Ana White has designed this free shed plan that uses cedar fence pickets to create a budget-friendly shed that costs around $250 to make. There's a shopping list, tool list, general instructions, color photos, diagrams, and plenty of project photos and tips.

  Small Cedar Fence Picket Storage Shed from Ana White

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  Garden Closet Storage Shed Plan

  

  Here's a free shed plan for a very small shed that's only the size of a closet. It's a great solution if you need an affordable option to store basic lawn equipment or gardening tools.

  A tools and materials list, step-by-step directions, diagrams, and plenty of pictures will help you build this shed.

  Garden Closet Storage Shed Plan from Family Handyman

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  7x4 ft. Narrow Backyard Shed Plan

  

  This 10-step shed plan will help you build a narrow (7x4 ft.) shed for your backyard. There are no windows, but it has a rustic look and enough room for tools and even small outdoor furniture. A parts list, blueprints, and instructions will help you build this small but mighty shed.

  Narrow Backyard Shed Plan from BuildEazy

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  10x12 ft. Gambrel Style Free Storage Shed Plan

  

  After you're finished with this shed, you'll have a 10x12 ft. Gambrel storage shed that can be moved in the future if need be. This shed gives you a classic barn door look with plenty of space for lawn equipment and outdoor furniture. A complete material list makes it so easy it can be completed over a weekend.

  Gambrel Style Free Storage Shed Plan from Construct101

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  8x11 ft. Drive-Thru Backyard Shed

  

  If you're someone who prioritize DIY lawn care, this plan gives you an 8x11 ft. backyard shed that you can drive your riding lawn mower right into thanks to its footprint that is longer than it is wide. Add a shed ramp to make driving into the space even easier.

  The combination of illustrations and color photos will help you build this timeless gambrel shed with barn doors right in your own backyard.

  Drive-Thru Backyard Shed from Extreme How-To

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  8x10 ft. Gabled Garden Shed Plan

  

  This gabled garden shed is a beauty that includes 80 square feet of work and storage space. A window and workbench make the ultimate potting area inside. This 8x10 ft. shed can be built with a wrap-around deck as well for even more space.

  You'll need to register (for free) to download it but then you'll be able to instantly download the material list and plan as PDF files.

  Gabled 8x10 Garden Shed Plan from APA

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  8x10 ft. Free Storage Shed Plan

  

  This plan at BuildEazy gives you everything you need to build an 8x10 ft. storage shed for your yard. This floor plan is incredibly simple, which translates into a budget-friendly option for efficient storage. It's not fancy, but it'll be perfect for all your tools and lawn equipment.

  8x10 Free Storage Shed Plan from BuildEazy

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  8x7 ft. Tudor-Style Garden Shed Plan

  

  Build an 8x7 ft. Tudor-style garden shed with this comprehensive plan from BuildEazy. The final shed resembles a storybook cottage, which is ideal if it's clearly visible from your home. If you're looking for a larger version of this shed, there are plans available for you to build this same style of shed in a 10x10 size.

  8x7 Tudor-Style Garden Shed Plan from BuildEazy

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  8x6 ft. Free Plan for a Simple Garden Shed

  

  These free shed plans are for a simple 8x6 ft. garden shed that can be built with basic carpentry skills. This is an affordable solution if you have yard equipment, sports equipment, or garden tools that need a home out of the elements.

  Detailed directions, a materials list, and blueprints are included.

  Free Plan for a Simple Garden Shed from Mother Earth News

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  7x8 ft. Board-And-Batten Shed Plans

  

  This free shed plan will build you a 7 x 8 ft. board-and-batten shed. Included in the plan are a parts list, step-by-step instructions, and diagrams.

  There are nine total steps and an easy-to-follow table of contents that take you through everything from making the floor and roof frame to putting up trim.

  7x8 Board-And-Batten Shed Plans from BuildEazy

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  4x2 ft. Small Outdoor Shed/Smokehouse

  

  This plan from Ana White can be used as an affordable small shed, perfect for rakes and other vertical garden tools, but you can easily modify it into a smokehouse if you like. The 4x2 ft. shed plans include tips, color photos, a shopping list, a tool list, a cut list, diagrams, and step-by-step building instructions.

  Small Outdoor Shed/Smokehouse from Ana White

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  8x8 ft. Gable Style Free Shed Plan

  

  This one is for a portable Gable storage shed that's 8x8 ft. finished and built on a skid foundation so it can be moved in the future if needed.

  You'll find this one easy to follow, with illustrated pictures given for each step. A complete material and cutting list are available on the first page of the plans.

  Gable Style Free Shed Plan from My Backyard Plans

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  10x12 ft. Lean-to Shed Plan

  

  This free shed plan includes a PDF download that has all the information you need to make a 10x12 ft. shed, which gives you plenty of room for equipment, off-season furniture, and more. You'll start with the materials list before getting into all the detailed measurements you need to follow, complete with illustrations along the way.

  Large 10x12 Lean-to Shed Plan from Construct101