Where's The Best Place to Locate Your Storage Shed?
We all need spaces at home specifically designed to store our gadgets and belongings–from the most functional and frequently used items to other items that we own but that we don’t use very often. Therefore, it’s important that we learn more about the storage shed, and perhaps more importantly, where to locate it.
On more than one occasion, we’ve all found ourselves wondering where to store all the items that we accumulate. In addition, we realize that we lack storage space and have no idea where to keep the items that we don’t currently use, but don’t want to throw away.
Instead of storing everything in a haphazard way, there’s another alternative. Ultimately, a storage shed is a way of freeing up our home interiors, putting our exterior spaces to good use, and providing functional storage.
What is a storage shed?
A storage shed is a closed structure that has a useful internal space for storage. In reality, it doesn’t encompass large dimensions, although there are different types and sizes available on the market. It’s all a matter of knowing exactly where it’ll be located.
The ability to adapt our exterior spaces is formidable. It’s not complicated to choose the right spot for a storage shed at home–taking into account that it’s mostly used outdoors. Its appearance is merely functional; in other words, its aesthetic shouldn’t be highlighted.
Always keep in mind that the purpose of this resource is practical, and it’s not a transcendental element for decoration. Obviously, it does have something to say and, of course, it shouldn’t generate visual tension, but it shouldn’t become a differentiating component either.
Adaptability and your situation
Keep in mind that the adaptability of the storage shed is quite good. In fact, adaptability is one of its virtues, since it can be used both indoors and outdoors. Today, we’re going to offer some tips on where to locate it.
- Large storage sheds, (whether made of wood, metal, or resin), are very interesting additions to any garden. They fit very well anywhere–even if they’re located in a centralized area. However, it’s recommendable to locate it close to the house.
- Small storage sheds make a lot of sense inside cellars, storage rooms, and attics. They also work well in the garden. Being smaller, they don’t attract as much attention and go fairly unnoticed.
- The most appropriate storage sheds for interiors are those that have the same style and feel as integrated furniture. The choice of model and the exterior aesthetics will depend on the place where it’ll be located.
- If you have a swimming pool, a storage shed is vital. It can solve many of your storage problems and organize all kinds of accessories.
The wooden storage shed
We can’t not mention the wooden storage shed! It has an exclusively functional sense and differs from other materials due to its structure and format, although it doesn’t harm the natural charm of your garden.
These wooden storage sheds usually consist of a secured roof that serves to delimit the internal space and enclose the structure. They have many purposes, from bringing the inside of your home outside to storing children’s toys or firewood.
There are different sizes–some being really narrow and rising in height in a much more forceful way. This allows us to better adapt it to the place where we’re going to locate it. The important thing is that it doesn’t interfere with the beauty of our gardens or create visual discomfort.
Where not to locate a storage shed?
A bedroom or living room isn’t the best place for a storage unit or shed. Doing so can break the aesthetics of the room and it doesn’t favor the harmony of the whole space–unless it has the appearance of furniture and fits properly. However, the more conventional sheds aren’t usually like this.
If we pay attention to the format, color, material, and structure of our storage shed, it’s easily consolidated as a recurring daily element. Of course, it must always be used as an auxiliary resource, that is, as an accompanying addition to the rest of our decor.
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- Ventura, Anna: 1000 ideas prácticas en decoración del hogar, Universe Publishing, 2003