Sheds are an excellent way of actually getting more storage place in the house. They are also beautiful rest stations which can be build in the backyard or in the garden. Though traditionally they were known as storage locations now days they come in various types of luxurious avatar. They come with some basic electronic connection which can act as wonderful work station or garden office. They at times can also double up as an extra bedroom with proper furnishing without really requiring the house owner to go for elaborate house extensions.

Shades are differentiated according to the material that is used to make them. They are also differentiated depending upon their location. Major materials that are generally used to make a shed are wood, thick plastic materials, metal or vinyl storage material.

Traditionally  wood was used as the most preferred medium of making a shade but owing to its inability to remain to the changing weather conditions people has started to move to more convenient materials like vinyl or plastic , which are immune  to harsh weather conditions , easy to use , and easy to fit.

There are different types of shed plans depending on their planning and design. Some of the most widely used type of sheds includes

1. Garden sheds. – garden sheds are mainly meant to store equipments that are used in the garden like land mover , hoes , shovels, these sheds can also serve as the resting place for the gardener or alternatively can be turned into a greenhouse . Garden sheds often serve as to make the garden look more beautiful if maintained properly.
2. Backyard shade – backyard shades are relatively simple shades mainly use or storage purpose and lacks the aesthetic feels which is otherwise found in a garden shade.

Other type of shed plans that are commonly found includes, cabana shed, barn shed, gabble roof shed, hip roof shed etc.