If you’re thinking of getting a shed at your home, you’re probably looking for the best place to put a shed in your backyard. Having a shed placement plan is an important step if you want to buy a backyard shed. What is the best place to put a shed in your backyard?
Though many think of buying a shed as a simple process, there’s more to it. Getting a shed in your backyard requires some extra consideration and potentially even some research.
Picking a Place for a Shed in Your Backyard
The primary purpose of a shed is usually for extra storage space. Because of this, you want to make sure the shed is easily accessible, so you can quickly remove items from the shed and then store items back inside without a hassle.
With accessibility in mind, you likely want to put your shed a short distance from the back of your house or a back door, if you have one. It shouldn’t go behind a hedge or garage because that makes it harder to access. If it’s out of sight, it’s out of mind, so you may even forget about some things that are stored there if the shed in your backyard is hard to get to.
Aside from easy access, you also want to think about what you’re going to use the shed for. For example, if you’re a big gardener and mostly want the shed for garden and lawn supplies, the ideal shed placement would be close to the garden.
Or, if you want to use the shed to store outdoor items such as bikes and camping gear, you’ll likely want the shed to be closer to the exit of your backyard. If you have a fence, you’ll want it near your gate. Or, if there’s no fence, simply near your driveway. This makes it easy for you to get your bike out of the backyard and ride away. Same concept for moving outdoor gear to your car for a weekend camping trip.
Another important thing to consider when placing a shed in your backyard is how level the ground is. It is easier to build or place a shed on a more level area in your backyard. This helps the shed structure to be more stable, and also makes it easier to store items in your shed. With a level area, you don’t have to worry about fiddling around with the storage of different items due to movement from a significant sled tilt.
Creating the Right Ambience in Your Backyard
Since you want an easily accessible shed in your backyard, it will probably be a prominent feature of your outdoor space. For that reason, you certainly want to put some effort into having a nice looking shed. And with The Pool People, you have an incredible selection of outdoor living buildings and sheds to choose from.
While you’re making sure your shed looks nice, you should also ensure your whole backyard has a complimentary look. If you’re going to go all out for a shed, your backyard patio might as well be a lovely area for you and guests to appreciate that shed.
For all your outdoor living needs, stop into The Pool People. We have four locations throughout Wisconsin and our knowledgeable sales professionals at each location can help you find the right outdoor items to turn your backyard into a beautiful space. And you can use your new shed in your backyard to store it all away in the wintertime. Come see us today to explore your backyard options.
