Garden Storage Shed
A general garden store swallows the clutter — furniture cushions, the barbecue, pots, bags of compost and seasonal kit. This one is a square, roomy footprint that's easy to load and unload, with ventilation to keep the contents fresh.
AED 7,600 – 9,650
A planning guide from the live bill of materials — not a quote. Costs vary with materials and finish; our UAE team can review your design before quoting.
- Recommended size
- 2.4 × 2.4 m · 8 × 8 ft
- Footprint
- 5.8 m²
- Size (W × D × H)
- 2.4 × 2.4 × 2.1 m
- Est. material weight
- ~1,110 kg
Why this size for a Garden Storage Shed
General storage benefits from a square, open floor you can pile into and dig through without a fixed layout. Around 2.4 × 2.4 m gives you real capacity — big enough for garden furniture off-season plus everyday kit — while staying a modest garden footprint. A square plan wastes less space than a long, narrow one when you're stacking boxes.
What to include
- check_circleVentilation to keep cushions, fabrics and bags from getting musty.
- check_circleA wide door for loading bulky items like furniture and a barbecue.
- check_circleFraming sized for shelving along the walls to lift smaller items off the floor.
These options are reflected in the estimate above — add, remove or change them any time in the 3D planner and the cost updates live.
Cost breakdown
| Category | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Cladding | AED 3,105 |
| Timber Frame | AED 888 |
| Sheathing / Skin | AED 760 |
| Roofing | AED 714 |
| Fixings & Trims | AED 1,141 |
| Windows | AED 448 |
| Door & Hardware | AED 720 |
| Foundation | AED 816 |
| Extras & Finishing | AED 25 |
| Total (materials) | AED 8,617 |
What you’ll need
- Cladding area
- 24.6 m²
- Framing timber
- 126.8 m
- Wall area
- 18.9 m²
- Roof / ceiling area
- 5.8 m²
- Estimated weight
- ~1,110 kg
Shed Storage Ideas and Organisation
Building this in the UAE
A garden shed this size is often a minor structure, but rules vary by emirate and developer — check before you build. For the climate, choose heat- and humidity-tolerant materials and plan for ventilation and shade.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a good general garden shed?
Around 2.4 × 2.4 m is a versatile all-rounder — roomy enough for furniture and everyday kit without dominating the garden. Size it up or down in the planner to match your space and the cost updates live.
How do I keep a storage shed from smelling musty?
Ventilation is the key — trapped humid air is what makes fabrics and cushions smell. Keep a couple of vents clear and lift items off the floor. This estimate includes passive ventilation you can extend.
Should I add shelving to a storage shed?
Yes — shelves along the walls roughly double usable capacity by getting smaller items off the floor and keeping the middle clear for bulky things. Plan the shelf runs in the planner so the framing supports them.
Design your Garden Storage Shed
Open this configuration in the 3D planner — change the size, materials, doors, windows and extras, and watch the bill of materials update live.
Open in the 3D planner