In short: Wooden storage shed by the house No. 5 is a small outbuilding attached to the corner of a dwelling house, with a single-slope roof, walls clad with horizontal boards and dark gray metal doors. It looks like a natural part of the house, because the finish of its walls repeats the wood of the facade. The size, finishing and equipment are agreed with each customer individually.
A shed that looks like an extension of the house
The photo shows a one-story house whose facade combines light bricks and horizontal wooden boards. Attached to one corner of the house is a storage shed clad with the same warm honey-colored boards. Because of this, from a distance it is hard to tell where the house ends and the shed begins: both buildings look like a single architectural idea.
The roof of the shed is a single-slope roof with a slight pitch. It tucks under the edge of the roof of the house, so the shed does not block the windows of the house or create complicated roof joints. The edge of the roof is framed by a gray-painted bargeboard whose color repeats the shade of the house roof, the downspouts and the window frames.
In the front wall there is a dark gray metal door with a handle and a lock. It is surrounded by a wide gray surround that highlights the entrance and neatly covers the ends of the boards around the opening. The same gray timbers can be seen at the corners of the shed. In the side wall there is a small window with gray frames that lets daylight inside.
The photo was taken on an overcast early spring day in a neighborhood of new houses. The grass around is still winter gray, and you can see leafless birches and the neighbors’ houses. Even in such light the warm wood stands out and adds coziness to the yard.
The shed stands directly on the lawn, and a narrow strip of paving has been laid along the wall of the house. On the left the plot is bordered by a dark sectional fence. This arrangement shows how to use a side corner of the yard that usually stays empty or turns into a place where unneeded things are piled. Here it has become a neat utility corner that matches the house.
What the photo shows
A short summary helps you quickly understand which solutions were used in this typical example.
| Feature | In the photo |
|---|---|
| Shed attached to the house | Yes |
| Single-slope roof | Yes, with a gray bargeboard |
| Horizontal wooden wall boards | Yes, like the facade of the house |
| Metal door with a lock | Yes, dark gray |
| Window | Yes, in the side wall |
| Gray corner timbers and door surround | Yes |
Why it is worth building a shed by the house
Many new houses are built without a basement, and sometimes there is no garage at all. Then the question arises of where to keep bicycles, a lawn mower, garden tools, winter tires or leftover building materials. A storage shed by the house solves this question and does not take up room in the middle of the yard.
An attached shed has several advantages over a freestanding one:
- Close to the door of the house. You can take tools, a bicycle or a basket of firewood as soon as you step into the yard, without crossing the wet lawn.
- It saves space. The shed takes up the corner of the house or a narrow strip along the wall, which often goes unused.
- A unified look. When the finish of the shed repeats the facade of the house, the yard looks neat and well thought out.
- Shelter from the wind. The wall of the house covers the shed on one side, so its walls and doors are less exposed to wind.
In the photo the shed is built along the narrow strip between the house and the fence. A spot like this is often hard to use: too narrow for a relaxation zone, but suitable for a small outbuilding. The shed turns it into useful space, and the rest of the yard stays free for the lawn, a terrace or for children to play.
Metal doors and the window
Metal doors are a practical choice for a shed where more valuable tools or bicycles are kept. They are sturdy, lockable and react little to changes in humidity or temperature. The dark gray color matches the window frames of the house, so the door does not look like an accidental detail.
The wide gray surround around the door is not just decoration. It covers the joint between the door frame and the wooden boards, so less rainwater gets in there. The surround also creates a clear frame that visually joins the door with the gray corner timbers.
The window in the side wall lets you find things in the shed without electric lighting. Daylight is enough to pick up a tool or check what is on the shelves. If you plan to set up a small work corner in the shed, the window can be larger or placed in another wall. If the window opens, you can air out the shed on a warm day, when dampness builds up inside from wet tools or boots.
The position and size of the door depend on what you will keep. Single doors are enough for bicycles and hand tools, while a lawn mower with a wide body or a garden tractor may need a wider opening.
It is also worth thinking ahead about which way the door opens. In the photo the door is in the wall facing the narrow passage between the house and the fence, so it is important that when open it does not block the path. During the call tell us how you will usually approach the shed, and the door will be planned so that it is convenient to use every day.
How to make use of the inside of the shed
Even a small shed can hold a lot if its interior is well planned. The main rule is to move as much as possible off the floor and onto the walls. Shelves, hooks and holders are easy to fix to wooden walls, so shovels, rakes, hoses and extension cords can hang in a tidy row.
It is worth leaving free space by the door for the things you need most often: a bicycle, a lawn mower or a cart. Items used less often, such as Christmas decorations, winter tires or leftover paint, can go on higher shelves at the back of the shed. The light coming in through the window helps you find them easily.
When planning the interior, also think about what is kept closest to the wall of the house. Where the shed borders the house, tall shelves are convenient, because this wall will be used neither for a door nor for a window. That way every part of the shed wall is put to use.
A shed by the house: what to discuss before ordering
Laukbaldis shows only typical examples, so the photo is a starting point. Before calling, it is worth thinking about a few things:
- Exactly where the shed will stand. Against which wall of the house, how much room is left to the fence and whether it will block the windows of the house.
- The roof solution. A single-slope roof, as in the photo, suits the space under the edge of the house roof, but it is important to plan where the rainwater will run off.
- The color of the finish. If the facade of the house is wooden, it is worth choosing the shade of the shed boards to match it, and if it is brick or plastered, to match the window frames or the roof.
- The door and the window. How wide the door should be and whether the shed will have a window.
- The paperwork. Before building an attached structure it is useful to ask your municipality what documents your plot requires.
When attaching a shed to a house, it is important that the water from both roofs is led farther from the walls. In the photo you can see the downspout of the house next to the shed, and along the wall of the house a strip of paving helps water drain away from the foundation.
For comparison, look at our other works too: the garden storage shed with a roll-up door No. 4, the storage shed with a single-slope roof No. 13 and the block of storage sheds with six doors No. 6. You will find all the examples in the section wooden storage sheds, garages and shelters, and wooden gazebos will suit relaxing in the yard.
Care and ordering
It is worth inspecting the wooden walls every spring, especially the bottom boards that are closest to the ground. Because the shed stands on the lawn, the grass near its walls should be cut short so that the boards dry faster after rain. If you notice that the coating has turned pale or the surface has become rough, renew it with a product meant for exterior wood. When the finish of the shed and the house is the same, it is convenient to renew the coating at the same time so that both facades keep the same shade.
In autumn check that leaves are not collecting on the single-slope roof, and in winter that snow does not pile up at the joint between the house and the shed.
UAB “Laukbaldis” has worked since 1996 and makes wooden storage sheds, shelters, gazebos, saunas and outdoor furniture. Call +370 687 25388 and quote No. 5. During the call you will discuss the size of the shed, the place by the house, the roof solution, the door and the color of the finish. If you have photos of the facade of your house, get them ready: they will help you choose the right shade. Only typical examples are shown on the website, so the shed is made to fit your house and your plot.
Frequently asked questions
Can a shed be attached to a brick house?
Yes, a shed can be attached to a house with any kind of facade. The color of the finish is then worth matching to the window frames, the roof or other details of the house.
Can the finish of the shed be the same as the facade of the house?
In the photo the boards of the shed repeat the wood of the facade of the house, so the two buildings look unified. The shade and the finishing are agreed individually.
What door is seen in the photo?
The photo shows a dark gray metal door with a handle and a lock, framed by a wide gray surround. The type and width of the door can be discussed when you order.
Can the shed have a window?
Yes, in the photo a small window is fitted in the side wall. The size and position of the window can be adapted to your needs.
How do I look after a wooden shed by a house?
Every year inspect the bottom boards and the coating of the walls, and recoat the places that have turned pale. Keep the grass by the walls short, and in autumn remove leaves from the roof.
How do I order this shed?
Call us and quote product number 5. We will discuss the size of the shed, the place by the house, the door, the window and the color of the finish.
