Build a classic and practical 12×20 Storage Shed Plans / Colonial style shed with professionally drawn DIY shed plans. This design is perfect for outdoor storage, garden tools, lawn equipment, workshop space, or backyard organization.

These plans are designed to be cost-effective, easy to build, and beginner-friendly, while still providing enough detail for experienced builders. The shed features a charming Cape Cod / New England style with a steep 10/12 roof pitch, board and batten siding, double utility doors, a front entry door, and two windows.

Your plans are delivered as an instant PDF download, so you can start planning and building right away.

📦 What’s Included

• Professionally drawn 12×20 shed plans
• Step-by-step building instructions
• Complete materials list
• Easy part numbering system
• Home-built door plans
• 5 foundation options
• Floor framing details
• Wall framing details
• Roof framing details
• Door and window details
• Printable PDF format

📐 Shed Specifications

• Size: 12 ft x 20 ft
• Style: Cape Cod / Colonial Shed
• Wall Height: 7′-7″
• Roof Pitch: 10/12
• Floor: 2×6 floor joists at 16″ on center with 3/4″ floor sheathing
• Walls: 2×4 wall framing at 16″ on center with double top plate and OSB sheathing
• Roof Framing: 2×4 rafter trusses
• Roofing: 25-year asphalt shingles
• Siding: Rough plywood siding with 1×2 battens for a board and batten look
• Trim: 1×6 wood, Masonite, or cement trim
• Double Door: 6′ wide x 6′-8″ tall
• Front Door: 3′ wide x 6′-8″ tall
• Windows: Two 2036 vinyl framed single-hung windows

🧱 Foundation Options Included

• 6×6 wood skid foundation
• Concrete slab foundation
• Concrete block pier foundation
• Poured concrete pier foundation
• Precast pier foundation

✅ Perfect For

• Backyard storage
• Garden tool storage
• Lawn equipment storage
• DIY workshop shed
• Outdoor storage building
• Farmhouse garden shed
• Cape Cod backyard shed
• Colonial style shed project

⚠️ Please Note

• This is a digital PDF plan set
• No physical product will be shipped
• Plans are delivered by instant download after purchase