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Finding the Right Shed for Your Space
Posted By In The Back Yard On 10-08-2026
How do I Find the Right Shed for My Space
Finding the right shed is about more than choosing a size and a style. It starts with looking at your backyard, thinking about how you want to use the building, and deciding what will work best for your particular space.
For some homeowners, one of our In The Back Yard standard shed designs is a perfect fit. For others, the layout of the property, the way the shed will be used, or simply how they want it to look may call for something a little more custom.
Often, we can work through those questions over the phone using photos and a few basic measurements. If your backyard is fairly level, easy to access, and free of major obstacles, a site visit often is not necessary.
But when there is a steep slope, large trees, narrow access, fencing, gardens, a pool, or other structures to work around, seeing the property in person can make a real difference. When a site visit is needed, it gives us the chance to stand in the space with you, look at the property carefully, and talk through some of the questions that will help us find the right shed for your backyard.
How much space do I actually need?
We usually begin by asking what you want to use the shed for and what you want to put in it.
The lawn mower, bicycles, garden tools, patio cushions, snowblower, pool equipment, and seasonal decorations can take up more room than expected once they are all brought together.
We also encourage you to think a little beyond what you need today. You may eventually want to add shelving, a workbench, gardening supplies, or more outdoor equipment.
That doesn’t mean you should automatically choose the largest shed possible. Our goal is to help you find a size that gives you enough room to stay organized without overwhelming the backyard.
Sometimes adding one or two feet can make a noticeable difference. In other cases, a smaller shed with a better layout may work perfectly.
Where should the doors go?
Door placement is one of those details that may not seem important until you begin using the shed.
During the site visit, we look at how you move through the backyard. Where is the driveway? Which direction will you bring the lawn mower from? Are there gardens, fences, gates, pathways, or pool equipment nearby?
The easiest place to put the doors is not always the most useful place.
We may recommend double doors for larger equipment, a ramp for easier access, or a different door location that creates a more direct path through the yard.
The goal is to make sure you are not walking around the entire building or manoeuvring equipment through a tight space every time you use the shed.
Where should the windows go?
Windows can bring natural light into the shed and make the building look more inviting, but their placement should also make sense on the inside.
Consider where you may want shelving, hooks, a workbench, or taller storage before choosing a location.
A window placed in the middle of your best storage wall may look attractive from outside but limit what you can do inside. We also consider privacy, neighbouring properties, and which side of the building will receive the most useful light.
This is why it helps to plan the inside and outside of the shed at the same time.
Will the shed look right in my backyard?
Because you may see the shed every day from your kitchen window, patio, deck, or pool, we believe it should feel like part of the property.
During the site visit, our team member will look at the style of your home, the surrounding landscaping, and the other structures in the yard. From there, they can discuss roof styles, doors, windows, accessories, and paint colours.
The shed does not necessarily need to match the house exactly. It simply needs to look as though it belongs in the space.
For some homeowners, appearance is a major part of the decision. For others, function is the priority. Most people want a balance of both.
Does custom mean adding a lot of expensive upgrades?
Not at all.
A custom shed does not need to be large, elaborate, or filled with extras.
Sometimes the most useful customization is simply changing the dimensions so the shed fits properly beside the house. It may be moving the doors, adjusting the roof style, adding one well-placed window, or creating enough room for a particular piece of equipment.
During the site visit, a member from our team will explain which options are likely to make a real difference and which ones you may not need.
Customization should have a purpose. It should make the shed more functional, more attractive, or better suited to the property—not simply add features for the sake of adding them.
So, is a custom shed worth the investment?
It can be, especially when the design solves a problem that a standard shed cannot.
A custom shed may be worth considering when your space is unusual, access is limited, appearance matters, or you have a specific idea for how the building will be used.
It may also be worthwhile when you want to avoid making compromises that could become frustrating later.
At In The Back Yard, the site visit is our opportunity to listen, answer your questions, and help you make practical decisions while we are standing in the space together.
The goal is not to convince you to choose the most expensive shed.
It is to help you choose the shed that will work best in your backyard for years to come.
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