Custom Storage Sheds with Loft — Maximize Every Inch of Your Yard
Most backyard storage sheds waste the space you need most, the space above your head.
5,000 sheds built, 536 five-star reviews Across Utah & Idaho
More Storage, Same Footprint
A standard 10x12 shed gives you roughly 120 square feet of floor storage. Add a loft, and you unlock 40–60 additional square feet of overhead capacity without adding a single inch to your yard. That’s where seasonal gear, holiday bins, lumber, and rarely used equipment actually belong, up and out of the way.
Wright’s Shed Co. builds custom storage sheds with loft options designed to handle real weight, real weather, and real life. Whether you’re clearing out a packed garage or need a serious workspace with overhead organization, a loft shed is the smartest square-footage investment you can make.
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What Is a Shed Loft?
A shed loft is a raised platform built into the upper portion of a shed’s interior, accessible by ladder or built-in steps. It takes advantage of the volume created by taller sidewalls and steeper roof pitches, space that would otherwise sit empty.
Lofts are ideal for items you don’t need daily but want protected and off the ground. Think holiday decorations, camping equipment, off-season clothing bins, or woodworking stock. They free up your main floor for workbenches, lawn equipment, and tools that require easy access.
Who Needs a Loft Shed?
- Homeowners with limited yard space who need to build up, not out
- Hobbyists and DIYers storing materials like lumber, plywood, and hardware overhead
- Families managing seasonal gear, skis, bikes, pool supplies, and holiday décor
- Anyone using their garage as overflow storage and wanting to reclaim it
A loft turns a standard backyard storage shed into a two-tier organizational system. It’s the single most effective upgrade for getting more capacity out of the same footprint.
Wright’s Shed Co. Loft Options — The Orchard vs. The Farm
Two of our most popular shed styles are purpose-built for overhead loft storage, each designed for a different use case.
| Feature | The Orchard Shed | The Farm Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Style | Classic Gable (6/12 pitch) | Gambrel (barn-style) |
| Loft Type | Built-in loft with solid depth | Built-in full loft — max overhead volume |
| Sidewall Height | Standard | 8-foot (taller floor clearance) |
| Best For | Residential neighborhoods, workshops, mixed backyard storage sheds | Agricultural storage shed needs, heavy equipment, rural properties |
| Popular Sizes | 10x12, 10x16, 12x16, 12x20 | 10x16, 12x16, 12x20, 12x24 |
| Starting Price | $2,300 (6x6) | $3,418 (8x8) |
| Siding | LP SmartSide standard | LP SmartSide standard |
The Orchard Shed
The Orchard shed features a classic gable roof with a 6/12 pitch, creating generous vertical space inside the structure. This roofline allows for a loft that spans the full width of the shed while leaving comfortable headroom on the main floor. Add pop-out transom windows in 4, 6, or 8-foot widths for natural light that reaches both the loft and the floor below. The Orchard is our most popular custom shed style. It blends a residential aesthetic with serious storage capacity. Orchard shed pricing starts at $2,300 for a 6x6 and scales up to $9,962 for a 12x32.
The Farm Shed
The Farm shed takes overhead storage even further. Its extra-large Gambrel-style roof is specifically designed to maximize the upper volume of the building, making it the go-to choice when loft storage is a top priority. The Farm comes standard with an eight-foot sidewall, giving you room for tall equipment on the floor and a deep, usable loft above. It’s a true agricultural storage shed built for properties that need a working outbuilding with serious capacity both on the floor and overhead. Farm shed pricing starts at $3,418 for an 8x8 and goes up to $11,140 for a 12x32.
Both models come standard with a loft option. Both are built on-site at your property by our crew.
How Much Can You Store in a Loft Shed?
The practical capacity of a loft depends on the shed’s footprint, roof style, and the weight rating of the platform. Here’s what real homeowners typically fit into their loft spaces:
2x16 Farm Shed with loft
8–12 large storage bins, a set of skis, two folding camp chairs, and three rolls of holiday lights all overhead. The floor stays clear for a riding mower, workbench, and tool wall.
10x14 Orchard Shed with loft
6–8 bins of seasonal clothing, a stack of plywood sheets, and smaller boxes of hardware. Floor space remains open for garage storage overflow, like bicycles and power tools.
12x24 Farm Shed with loft
Enough loft space for two kayaks stored flat, multiple lumber racks, and a full season’s worth of camping gear, while the ground level functions as a complete workshop.
The key insight: a loft doesn’t just add storage. It doubles the functional zones inside your shed. The floor becomes your workspace. The loft becomes your warehouse. Not sure which size fits your needs? Contact our team for a free quote. We’ll help you spec the right loft configuration.
Loft Add-On vs. Built-In Loft: What’s the Difference?
Not all loft sheds are created equal. Big-box retailers sell aftermarket loft kits — plywood platforms you bolt between wall studs after the fact. These work in a pinch, but they come with real limitations.
| Feature | Built-In Loft (Wright’s Shed Co.) | Aftermarket Loft Add-On |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Integration | Engineered into the shed frame from day one | Bolted to existing walls post-build |
| Multi-state expertise | Designed for heavy, distributed loads | Limited — often 200 lbs max |
| Fully custom sizing | Roofline is designed to maximize loft height | Whatever clearance the existing roof allows |
| Climate-specific builds | Clean, flush, professional | Visible brackets, unfinished edges |
| Long-term durability | Matches the shed’s full lifespan | Hardware loosens over time with load stress |
Wright’s Shed Co.’s Orchard and Farm models integrate the loft into the structural engineering of the building. The joists, headers, and roof pitch are all designed around the loft, not retrofitted around limitations. Our sheds are framed with 2x4 studs at 16 inches on center with double top plates, providing the structural backbone a real loft requires. If you’re investing in high-quality custom sheds, a built-in loft is the version worth paying for.
Loft Shed Sizes and Pricing
Wright’s Shed Co. builds custom storage sheds with loft options across a wide range of dimensions. Below are the most popular loft-compatible sizes with base pricing for both the Orchard and Farm models:
| Size | Orchard Shed Price | Farm Shed Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8x10 | $3,475 | $4,053 |
| 8x12 | $3,609 | $4,385 |
| 10x12 | $4,261 | $4,993 |
| 10x16 | $4,890 | $5,878 |
| 12x16 | $5,722 | $6,372 |
| 12x20 | $6,906 | $7,728 |
| 12x24 | $7,763 | $8,800 |
Note: Loft additions and other custom features are priced separately. Use the 3D Shed Builder Tool to see how add-ons affect your total cost in real time. Larger models like the 12x24 and 12x32 are especially popular with buyers looking for a combined utility shed and workshop. The loft handles long-term storage while the floor supports active projects.
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Custom Options for Your Loft Shed
A loft is just the beginning. Every shed from Wright’s Shed Co. is fully customizable to match your property and workflow. Here are the most requested options for loft shed builds:
LP SmartSide Panel Siding
Engineered for weather resistance and backed by a 50-year manufacturer's warranty. Available in any Sherwin-Williams color to match your home’s exterior.
Pop-Out Transom Windows
Available in 4-foot, 6-foot, and 8-foot widths — a popular Orchard upgrade that floods the interior with natural light.
Architectural Shingles
GAF Timberline limited lifetime shingles come standard, providing a clean residential look with proven durability against UV and heavy snow loads.
Porch and Deck Add-Ons
Built into the sidewall and roof structure, just like your home. A functional upgrade that enhances curb appeal
Custom Doors
Choose from single, double, or steel-framed entry options. Ramp-ready thresholds are available for wheeling in mowers, wheelbarrows, and equipment.
Shelving, Workbenches, and Overhead Rack
Customize the interior for specific workflows from gardening stations to full outdoor storage units.
Whether you need a storage shed with floor reinforcement for heavy equipment or a light-duty seasonal locker, the options scale to your exact use case.
Start with the 3D Shed Builder. It takes less than five minutes.
Shed Installation and Foundation Considerations
Proper shed installation in Utah, Nebraska, Idaho, and Iowa starts with the right foundation. For loft sheds that carry more weight overhead, the foundation choice is especially important:
Compacted Gravel Pads:
The preferred method for most residential loft sheds. A 4-to-6-inch bed of crushed stone provides excellent drainage and resists frost heave.
Concrete Piers
Ideal for sloped lots. Piers are sunk below the frost line (30+ inches in Utah, 42+ inches in Nebraska) to keep the structure level.
Reinforced Concrete Slabs
Best for larger Farm shed builds or structures doubling as workshops with heavy floor loads.
Wright’s Shed Co. builds on-site, which means the structure is leveled to the exact topography of your prepared pad, a precision advantage that pre-built, trailer-delivered sheds cannot match. We build the components in our factory and assemble everything at your property, typically completing a shed in a single day. No down payment is required. You pay only when the build is done, and you’re satisfied.
Why Wright’s Shed Co. for Your Loft Shed?
A loft is only as good as the structure underneath it. Cheap prefab sheds from big-box stores use thin studs, lightweight trusses, and particle-board floors that were never designed to carry overhead weight. When you load a loft in one of those buildings, you’re stressing components that are already at their limit.
Wright’s Shed Co. builds every shed to residential-grade standards. That matters even more in a loft configuration, where the roof, walls, and floor all share the load. Here’s what comes standard on every loft shed we build, no upgrades required:
| Component | Wright’s Shed Co. Standard |
|---|---|
| Wall Framing | 2x4 studs at 16” on center with double top plates on all walls |
| Siding | LP SmartSide engineered wood — 50-year limited manufacturer warranty |
| Paint | Sherwin-Williams exterior paint in any color you choose |
| Trim | 4” Miratec composite — won’t rot, warp, or split |
| Floor System | Pressure-treated 2x6 joists or galvanized steel + 3/4” tongue & groove OSB |
| Roofing | GAF Timberline architectural shingles, lifetime limited warranty |
| Roof Structure | 7/16” OSB sheathing, drip edge on full perimeter, rafters joined with steel plates |
| Doors | Steel-framed with decorative black hinges and keyed latch entry |
| Base | Choice of pressure-treated wood or galvanized steel — no concrete pad required |
Other builders charge extra for half of this list. At Wright’s Shed Co., upgraded sheds are the standard. Every component is selected to support the full weight and stress profile of a loft configuration from the foundation up through the ridge beam.
The Track Record Behind the Build
- 5,000+ sheds built across Utah, Idaho, Nebraska, and Iowa since 1997
- 536 five-star reviews the #1 rated shed builder in Utah based on verified reviews
- 8-year craftsmanship warranty on Orchard, Lean-To, and Farm style sheds
- No down payment you pay when the build is complete, and you’re satisfied
- One-day builds most sheds are fully assembled on-site in a single day
- Family-owned and operated founded by the Wright brothers, led by Dan Wright and Jenn Hudgins
When you’re investing in high-quality custom sheds that need to carry weight overhead for decades, the builder’s standards matter as much as the design. Wright’s Shed Co. doesn’t cut corners on framing, materials, or warranties, and that’s exactly why our loft sheds hold up long after the prefab alternatives have sagged.
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Storage Sheds with Loft
How much weight can a shed loft hold?
Load capacity depends on framing and joist spacing. Wright’s loft platforms are engineered during the design phase to support seasonal storage bins, lumber, and sporting gear safely. Discuss specific weight needs during your consultation.
What is the best shed style for a loft?
The Farm shed’s Gambrel roof provides the most usable loft volume. The Orchard shed offers a strong loft option with a more traditional residential appearance. Both are excellent choices depending on your priorities.
Can I add a loft to an existing Wright’s shed?
In some cases, yes. However, specifying the loft at the time of build ensures proper structural reinforcement and a cleaner finished result. We recommend planning for the loft upfront whenever possible.
Do custom storage sheds with a loft require a permit?
Many municipalities require permits for sheds over 120 to 200 square feet. Lofts may affect height calculations under local zoning. Always confirm with your building department before construction begins.
How do I access the loft?
Most loft sheds use a removable ladder or a fixed wall-mounted ladder. For wider builds, built-in step systems are available. Access style is customized during the design phase using our 3D tool.
Are loft sheds more expensive than standard sheds?
A loft add-on increases the total cost moderately, but it delivers significant additional storage capacity without increasing the shed’s footprint, making it one of the most cost-effective upgrades available.
Can a loft shed double as a workshop?
Absolutely. Many customers use the floor as a full workspace with power tools and a workbench, while the loft stores materials and supplies overhead. This dual-zone layout is one of our most popular configurations.
What materials does Wright’s Shed Co. use for loft framing?
Lofts are framed with pressure-treated lumber and engineered joists sized for the planned load. All materials meet the same durability standards as the shed’s primary structure, including resistance to moisture and pests.
How long does it take to build a loft shed?
Most custom loft sheds are completed in one to three days with on-site construction, depending on size and custom features. Wright’s Shed Co. handles the full build. No subcontractors needed.
Start Building Your Custom Storage Shed with Loft
Stop losing usable space to an undersized shed or worse, to a cluttered garage. A custom storage shed with a loft from Wright’s Shed Co. offers vertical capacity, professional-grade materials, and site-specific engineering that prefab backyard storage sheds simply can’t match.
With over 5,000 sheds built, 536 five-star reviews, and 20+ years of industry experience, Wright’s Shed Co. has the track record to back every build.