Pool Shed Ideas

What is a pool shed?

A pool shed is a structure that is most often used to store your pool supplies. These portable buildings can be used to store extra towels, chairs, tables, and umbrellas, as well as cleaning and maintenance equipment for your pool. Some people use these sheds to relax and hang out with friends or family after swimming or changing clothes. The only thing that this structure needs to be considered a pool shed is to be located by a pool!

What is a good size for a pool shed?

A good size for this pool storage shed is about 10ft by 12 ft. But before getting this question answered for yourself, you should make sure that your backyard is big enough to install this type of shed. Since backyards are different in size, pool shed sizes can also be different. But it definitely depends on your goal and how you want to use it.

If you want to add a shower or have a bar for having fun with friends or family, a 10×12 shed is probably not big enough. For extra activities, we recommend an average size of 400 to 500 square feet.

What are the uses of a pool shed?

Pool Shed Ideas: Storage

The main reason people often buy a pool shed is for storage purposes. Housing things like; pool cleaning and maintenance supplies, as well as floats, pool toys, and more, is very easy with a shed right next to your pool. As you may know, swimming pools often require a lot of extra stuff.

Pool Shed Ideas: Changing Room

Some people also use a pool shed for changing clothes and prepping for the day or prepping for a swim. It is much easier to have a place to change clothes by the pool. You may want to avoid taking wet swimming clothes indoors, and if you have a hanger and a place to separate dry and wet clothes, a shed can be very effective.

Pool Shed Ideas: Gym

If your shed is big enough, you can set up a home gym inside! Most houses do not have the interior space to create a gym. A shed by a pool can be used to place gym equipment, and after you are done swimming, you can go to the gym and work out for a variety of exercises. The combination of a gym and swimming is fantastic, especially in the summer.

Other Pool Shed Uses

A shed like this can allow you to host a party in your backyard. If space and money allow you, you can provide a bar table and put some chairs and make your gathering perfect. 

Keeping chemicals for pool cleaning and chemicals for your garden and plants can allow a pool shed to come in handy. Store these items away and out of sight!

For more ideas on how to utilize these sheds, check out this blog!

Can you use any shed as a pool shed?

Any prefab shed can be used as a pool shed. The important thing to make sure of is that your shed can accommodate exactly what you want to use it for. Adding a few customizations to a storage or garden shed can transform it into the perfect pool shed!

What Is The Cost of a Small Pool Shed?

A prefab small pool shed costs around $4100 for a 10×12 shed. As mentioned above, this is the best size for regular uses of this structure, such as storing towels, pool toys, cleaning and maintenance tools, and other equipment.

Do pool sheds have bathrooms?

This shed can have a bathroom, but not all pool sheds do. We all know how frustrating it is to go inside to take a shower or use the restroom after swimming or sunbathing, especially for guests. Placing a bathroom in the pool structure eliminates these problems and makes the shed a more useful place for all. Of course, on the condition that you accept the cost of setting up a bathroom in the pool shed.

Should your pool Shed match your house? 

This is completely up to you! It depends on what you, as the shed owner, want. For some people, it is very important to have an outbuilding with the same design as the house, but some people don’t care.

How To Organize Your Pool Shed?

Here are some of the best ways to organize your pool shed.

• Boxes for pool toys, and other supplies

• Keep items on shelves or hooks

• Have a space for hanging clean towels

• Hang baskets for other accessories

• Provide a coat rack for clothes

You can also add a porch to your shed to make the area more beautiful and help with organization. You can add an outdoor kitchen with an extra table for some snacks, which makes your pool structure more attractive.

How to get your own pool shed?

We hope all of these pool shed ideas and uses have helped you know everything you need to know about these structures. The most important thing is for you to pick the shed that matches your vision. Then, we can give you a free quote and offer lots of variety in size and styles. We look forward to hearing from you! If you need anything in the meantime, feel free to contact us.

Four Winds Store offers a variety of other outdoor buildings like garages, chicken coops, and modern prefab cabins as well.