Colonial Garden Shed

The Colonial Garden Shed elevates the classic Garden Shed with a steep 10-pitch roof, decorative corbels, and elegant Colonial-inspired details like carriage doors and shuttered windows. It’s a timeless design perfect for creating a stylish home office, gym, or storage solution.

About the Colonial Garden Shed

The Colonial Garden Shed exudes a stately charm that’s both sophisticated and practical. Drawing inspiration from Colonial America, this design features a steep 10-pitch roof with decorative braces under generous 12-inch overhangs. The result is a structure that not only turns heads but also provides functional advantages, such as better protection against snow and debris accumulation.

Perfectly suited for regions like the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, where Colonial architecture thrives, the Colonial Garden Shed seamlessly complements traditional and modern homes alike. Its larger size and distinctive style make it a step above simpler models like the A-Frame, offering both enhanced aesthetics and additional functionality.

The high walls and spacious interior make this shed a popular choice for conversions into home offices, private gyms, or even creative studios. Optional features like vents, a cupola, or window boxes add a personal touch while improving ventilation and visual appeal. These thoughtful additions, combined with the larger overhangs, help protect the structure from harsh weather while maintaining its timeless elegance.

As with all Lapp Structures, the Colonial Garden Shed is fully customizable. Choose from a wide range of siding, shingles, windows, and shutters to create a shed that matches your unique vision. For an extra flourish, window boxes are a must—they pair beautifully with the shed’s Colonial details.

Backed by a five-year manufacturer defect warranty and crafted with premium materials, your Colonial Garden Shed is built to stand the test of time. With proper maintenance, this versatile structure will serve you for decades, offering a blend of historic charm and modern functionality.

project Details

Building Specs
  • Roof: 2×4 rafters 16 in. “on center” (OC) with 1/2″ exterior-grade TechShield sheeting with lifetime (limited) architectural asphalt shingles. 10/12 Roof Pitch
  • Walls: 2×4 studs 16 in. OC. 8’ High Walls
  • Floor: 2×4 pressure-treated floor joists 16 in. OC with 5/8″ exterior-grade plywood over 4×4 pressure-treated runners
  • Doors: Double Carriage House Doors with Sill Protector
  • Windows: Two Sash Windows with Shutters
Make It Yours

While the listed specifications are standard across all of our structures, there are many opportunities to customize your shed to match your needs or style.

Here are only a few customization considerations when designing your Victorian shed:

  • For the roof, consider a dormer or cupola to give your outdoor building a unique look.
  • Opt for a cedar shake, ribbed metal or standing-seam metal roof to further customize its appearance.
  • We offer a plethora of siding options including beaded vinyl, HardiePlank, board-and-batten, and cedar shake.
  • Varying the windows to meet your needs with options including insulated, wood sash, arched wood sash and transom windows.
  • Add character with custom shutters: choose from wood slat, vinyl raised panel or vinyl louvered options.

See all available customization options for a better sense of what’s possible. Our design team is also here to help. Reach out to schedule a design consultation and get started with a fully custom structure.

Customization Options

Interior Storage Options

These storage solutions are available to choose from when customizing your shed.

Electrical & Lighting

Adding electrical and lighting to your shed can transform it into a workshop or other functional space. See available electrical options.

Engineered Wood Siding

For those wanting that natural look with ease of upkeep, our engineered wood siding is a great customization choice.

Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding’s low maintenance, durability, and affordability make it a popular choice for shed exteriors. Our vinyl siding comes in a variety of styles and colors making a great choice when searching for the perfect look for your shed.

Masonry Siding

Masonry siding is the ideal choice for a classic look that requires less maintenance. Our range of stone, plank, batten, or stucco options can elevate your shed into something truly unique.

Wall Options

Our wealth of trim, gable returns, decorative roof braces, and critter guards are perfect to turn your shed into something more.Our wealth of trim, gable returns, decorative roof braces, and critter guards are perfect to turn your shed into something more.

Vent Options
Roofing Materials

Our range of roofing materials offers a wealth of options and looks that compliment your shed and backyard too.

Roof Upgrades

Upgrade your shed’s roof with skylights, insulations, and even snow guards for the ultimate shed.

Dormers

Our range of dormers can turn your humble shed into a backyard zen oasis, perfect to get away and relax at.

Other Roof Options

For those looking for more roofing options, we have a range of cupolas, custom roof pitches and beyond.

Gable Overhangs

Protect your shed’s exterior from rain and sun with our selection of gable overhangs. These options can turn your shed into the focal point of your yard.

Other Overhangs

Our other overhangs come in 8” and 12” sizes.

Porches

A porch adds extra storage space, a sheltered work area, or a charming outdoor living area to your shed. Our porch customization options can turn your humble shed into a cozy she-shed and more.

Structural Options

Other structural customization options include higher walls, two-in-one building styles, and corner nook design styles for those looking for something beyond the simple shed.

Standard Aluminum Windows
Specialty Windows

Looking for something a bit more interesting? We have a selection of speciality windows to make your shed stand out.

Ramps & Sills

Make getting equipment in and out of your shed easier with our range of ramps and sills.

Cupolas

Below is just a small sample of the many different styles of cupolas we offer. Please click on the links below to view our complete selection.

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Dreamspaces

A shed can be more than just a place to store belongings-it can be a DreamSpace, a personalized retreat that reflects your passions. Picture a shed transformed into a motivating home gym, a bright painting studio, or a quiet home office. DreamSpaces invite you to reimagine your backyard, turning a simple shed into an inspiring extension of your lifestyle.

Design Consultant

Need help deciding what options are best for your needs? Not sure how to realize your vision? No worries! Our design team is available to help you through the process. Schedule a design consultation for one-on-one assistance with creating the perfect structure for your backyard.

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