The 6 Best Outdoor Storage Sheds for Bigger Budgets, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: An 8 by 12 ft metal shed, the roomiest building in this ranking.

The DAUSOLA is an 8 by 12 foot metal garden shed with about 96 square feet of floor area. It is the largest unit here by a wide margin.

That size is why it wins. Ninety-six square feet takes a ride-on mower, a workbench, shelving and bikes without playing Tetris, and it can double as a hobby workshop. Metal construction resists rot and insects, and large metal sheds are commonly bolted down to a prepared base. The listing says little about floor or door lock details, so confirm those before you order.

Buy it if you want a real outbuilding. Skip it if your yard cannot host an 8 by 12 foot base.

Size

8 x 12 ft

Material

Metal

Floor area

About 96 sq ft

Price bucket

$200 to $500

Our verdict: A 6 by 8 ft resin shed with a floor, a window and a lockable door.

The EASYHAWK is a 6 by 8 foot resin shed, around 48 square feet, with a floor, a window and a lockable door. It sits in the $500 and up price bucket.

It ranks second because it ticks the practical boxes in one package: the floor protects stored items, the window brings daylight so you can find things, and the lock secures tools. Resin does not rust, paint or rot. It has half the area of the DAUSOLA, but it is easier to fit into a typical yard.

Choose it for a tidy, secure, low-maintenance shed. Skip it if you need to store large machines.

Size

6 x 8 ft

Material

Resin

Includes

Floor, window, lockable door

Price bucket

$500 and up

Our verdict: A 7.3 by 5.3 ft galvanized steel shed with a built-in floor, in brown.

The Aoxun is a galvanized steel shed of 7.3 by 5.3 feet with a built-in floor, giving roughly 39 square feet. It is in the $200 to $500 bucket.

It ranks third because it delivers the best space-for-price ratio among the mid-size options, at a fraction of the cost of the larger buildings. Galvanized steel resists rot and insects, and the built-in floor means less base prep than a floorless shed. It trails the EASYHAWK because the listing does not mention a window or a lock.

Buy it if you want proven steel and a floor for less. Skip it if you want a window.

Size

7.3 x 5.3 ft

Material

Galvanized steel

Floor

Included

Colour

Brown

Our verdict: A 6 by 4.4 ft resin shed with a floor, for small gardens.

The Gizoon is a 6 by 4.4 foot resin shed with a floor, in grey. It is in the $200 to $500 bucket.

It ranks fourth because it is a good small shed that does not take advantage of a larger budget. At about 26 square feet, it suits hand tools, bikes and a few bins, but not a mower and workbench. The resin build is low maintenance, and the floor keeps stored items dry.

Choose it if your yard is small. Skip it if you want more space.

Size

6 x 4.4 ft

Material

Resin plastic

Floor

Included

Colour

Grey

Our verdict: A 6 by 4 ft light gray resin shed with a floor.

The Patiowell is a 6 by 4 foot resin shed with a floor, in light gray. It is in the $200 to $500 bucket.

It ranks fifth because it is slightly smaller than the Gizoon, at 24 square feet. The light colour reflects heat, which helps in hot climates. Like the other small resin sheds, it is best for hand tools and garden gear.

Buy it for a light, heat-reflecting shed. Skip it if you need more depth.

Size

6 x 4 ft

Material

Resin

Floor

Included

Colour

Light gray

Our verdict: A 4 by 6 ft dark gray all-weather resin shed.

The Aoxun is a 4 by 6 foot all-weather resin shed in dark gray. It is in the $200 to $500 bucket.

It ranks last because it is the smallest and the listing mentions no floor. Dark resin absorbs heat, so site it out of full afternoon sun. It is still a fair option for tight spaces, and the all-weather resin build is low maintenance.

Choose it for a tight corner. Skip it if you want room to grow.

Size

4 x 6 ft

Material

All-weather resin

Colour

Dark gray

Floor

Not listed