10x12 Shed- The Perfect Size?
Jared Reiff - January 12, 2024
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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.
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A 10×12 Shed: Why it Could Be the Perfect Choice
Size
At 120 square feet, a 10×12 shed has a smaller footprint than a lot of sheds. While this may limit storage space compared to larger sheds, it keeps this shed from taking up excessive space in your backyard. If you have a small to medium size yard, a 10×12 shed will fit right in.
Price
Another reason to consider a 10×12 shed is because of the affordability they offer. Compared to larger sheds, this size comes in at a lower price. You’ll have more money to spend on upgrades and landscaping around your shed or to spend on tools to put in your shed.
A 10×12 Utility Shed from Durastor Structures costs between $3,500-$4,000. However, you can choose to add upgrades or choose the Lofted Barn Max, which gives you extra headroom. You can build your own with our 3D design tool, or check out our inventory for new and used options.
Versatility
Creating DIY living spaces in sheds is popular right now, and a 10×12 shed is a great structure in which to build your next hobby workshop or even home office. A shed like this is really a blank canvas on which you can create the living space of your dreams. Get more ideas below!
photo credit: Sheds Unlimited
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.
Sheds from DuraStor Structures
- The Garden Shed Max: One of our most popular buildings, this shed is loaded with useful features, as well as classic styling that fits in most environment
- The Utility Shed: If you want a shed that’s loaded with style, useful features, and value, than look no further.
- The Lofted Barn Max: This model features lots of overhead space, and is a perfect shed to convert into a workshop or other hobby space.
- The Garage Shed: With a strong, well-built floor, this shed is great for storing vehicles, small tractors, or other large, heavy items.
