14 Home Depot Sheds You Can Actually Turn Into a Tiny Home

Have you ever dreamt of getting rid of all your stuff and moving into a home where you only have the things that matter? Tiny homes are an appealing prospect for those near and in retirement, but the thought of building a tiny home from the ground up is intimidating for those without savvy DIY skills.

Luckily, converting a Home Depot shed into a tiny home can be a straightforward process and a smart homeowner move, particularly if you hire a knowledgeable contractor to help you navigate the plans and permits required. And don't forget, you'll need to make sure there's plumbing, electricity, insulation, and other creature comforts that most sheds don't have off-the-shelf.

Before choosing a shed, check your local building department to make sure the structure can legally be used as a dwelling or ADU. 

You'll also want to consider the cost of a foundation, electrical work, plumbing, insulation, heating and cooling, windows, doors and interior finishes. 

Those expenses can add substantially to the purchase price, so the shed itself is only the starting point for a tiny-home conversion.

Price: $6,298

This charming red shed is truly tiny at just under 200 square feet, but if you're willing to live with a single room and a petite bathroom, you can make it work. This shed already has openable windows, and you can prop open the wide doors to let the fresh air in.

If you're looking for an additional dwelling unit (ADU) to add a guest space to your current home, particularly as your family expands, this could be the right fit.

The current professionally assembled version measures 12 by 16 feet and provides 192 square feet of floor space. It has two windows and a floor, making it a more substantial starting point than a basic shed shell. 

Home Depot also offers DIY versions of the Scarsdale, so buyers should make sure they are comparing the same configuration when checking prices.

As with any shed conversion, the listed price does not mean the structure is ready to move into. You'll still need to account for utilities, insulation and interior finishes, and whether local rules allow the structure to function as an ADU.

Price: $43,225

For those who want a look that would feel right at home in the mountains, this 437-square-foot cabin would make an excellent tiny home. It has two floors and a bathroom, so you'll feel as if you have a mansion of a tiny home.

Plus, the outdoor living areas are going to become your favorite spot when you find the perfect lot in the woods to make your own.

The current Home Depot listing gives this A-frame 679 square feet total, with 437 square feet on the main level and another 242 square feet upstairs. \It also features a balcony, four full-glass doors, three full-length windows and a double window, giving the cabin plenty of opportunity for natural light.

One detail to double-check before budgeting for the conversion is the bathroom. The current product information does not list a bathroom among the included features, so buyers should not assume the plumbing and fixtures are already there. 

The cabin also uses a tongue-and-groove stackable wall log system and is designed for a 30-pound-per-square-foot roof load and winds up to 100 mph.

Price: $22,699

This barn-style shed comes in at just under 384 square feet, but it also has a second floor that adds additional living space. There are multiple windows throughout the space, saving you the effort of having to add windows later.

Adding a bathroom will be your largest expense, but then you'll have the freedom to design the two-floor layout to your preferences.

The 384-square-foot Ashland measures 16 by 24 feet and has a full second story with stairs. 

The current product description also notes extra-wide double doors, included windows and a gambrel roof, all of which make the barn-style structure practical for a larger conversion project.

Price: $17,582.42

If you love the look of a Dutch colonial home, then this barndominium will give you all that charm in a tiny package. This 512-square-foot home has two floors, giving you plenty of room to design separate living and sleeping areas.

The double doors on the front are ideal for opening up your home to an outdoor living area when the weather is nice, adding to your tiny home living space.

The current model measures 32 by 16 feet and has a second floor, so its 512-square-foot footprint does not mean the same thing as a 512-square-foot single-story home. 

The kit includes a walk-in door and insulated windows, while the second floor can provide additional storage or workspace.

Because this is a kit rather than a finished residence, buyers will need to plan for the work required to turn the structure into living space. 

That includes determining the foundation, utilities, insulation, interior walls and finishes that fit both the intended use and local building requirements.

Price: $12,201.53

This spacious barn would make a comfortable tiny home, particularly if you're looking for a place with two stories to stretch out. You'll need to add plumbing, electricity, and finished walls and floors, but this gives you a functional footprint to start with.

The charming windows and shutters give it a big house appeal.

The current Handcrafted Homestead XL 16-by-20-foot model includes a staircase and a two-story design, giving you considerably more vertical space than a conventional one-story shed. 

The current Home Depot listing also describes the upper level as an open space that can be customized for storage, workspace or other uses.

Keep in mind that doors and windows can vary by model, and some Handcrafted Homestead configurations are sold without a floor or certain exterior components.

That makes it especially important to compare the exact model number and included features before calculating the cost of a conversion.

Price: $12,240.88

If your dream is a cabin in the woods, take a look at this shed, which is straight out of a historical fiction novel. From the front porch to the shutters, it's cute as a button.

But it's small, just 280 square feet, so you'll need to be prepared for one-room living.

The current Farmhouse model measures 21 feet wide by 15 feet deep and includes the floor, fasteners and hardware. 

It is made with western red cedar siding, while the wall and window panels come pre-built to make assembly easier. Those features give you a more finished starting point than a basic shed kit.

The porch is also useful for a tiny-home layout because it gives you an outdoor area without requiring additional interior square footage. 

Even so, you'll need to determine how much of the 280-square-foot interior can realistically be devoted to sleeping, cooking, bathing and storage after insulation and utility work are completed.

Price: $10,499

This 320-square-foot shed features a spacious floor plan and durable construction. 

The size gives you room to play around with the layout, creating separate spaces for living, dining, and sleeping.

The current Vertex measures 20 by 16 feet and comes with a floor and shingles. The professionally assembled version is delivered and assembled on-site, which could make it appealing to buyers who want to avoid handling the full construction process themselves. 

Home Depot lists the assembly timeframe as varying by region, generally around three to six weeks.

Price: $9,712.83

This wood shed kit looks like a darling Cape Cod-style house and boasts major storybook charm. While it's only 192 square feet, it also has a storage loft, which you can use to store seasonal items or anything that you're not using on a daily basis (this is a true exercise in downsizing!).

The current Home Depot Planner's Paradise lineup includes several different sizes and configurations, so the model number matters here. 

One 192-square-foot version has a large loft, high sidewalls and optional windows, while other versions add features such as dormers, sliding doors or a FortressFloor. Those differences can significantly affect the price.

Price: $10,749

A straightforward, simple design makes this 320-square-foot storage shed perfectly functional for one-room living. It has wide doors that open to the outside, so you can strategically place an outdoor living area to maximize your space.

Plus, a storage loft gives you even more room for your necessities.

The current Camden measures 16 by 20 feet and includes a floor, double doors, loft and shingles. 

The professionally assembled version is delivered and assembled on-site, which can save some of the hands-on construction work required by a DIY kit. 

Home Depot says assembly time varies by region, with a typical timeframe of three to six weeks.

Price: $3,096.59

At 120 square feet, this wood storage shed is petite. You could use it for guests or build it on a lot that would serve as your weekend getaway.

Multiple doors and windows make it feel homey and light, which is necessary in a place this small.

The current DIY Fairfax measures 10 by 12 feet and includes a floor, two windows, a double door and a side door. 

The walls have an 84-inch sidewall height, while the roof has a 6/12 pitch. Those dimensions give you a useful starting point for thinking through furniture placement in a compact space.

Home Depot currently lists the $3,096.59 model as available to purchase, although assembly is required and a foundation is not included. The product can also be painted, giving you some flexibility if you want the exterior to look more like a cottage than a storage building.

Price: $7,198.75

This tiny, tiny home is 288 square feet big, but that's enough room for a living and sleeping area with a kitchenette, plus a bathroom.

With a pitched roof, windows, and barn doors, this is a cute spot to have as a little retreat, though it's on the small end of what you'd need for a full-time tiny home move.

The Planner's Paradise measures 12 by 24 feet and features space-saving sliding doors, a large loft and high sidewalls.

Buyers considering it for full-time use would need to plan for insulation, utilities, interior finishes and any changes required to meet residential codes.

Price: $6,809

Want a place that's as cute as a button? This 216-square-foot cottage-style shed with operable windows can become your tiny home hideaway.

It'll be one-room living, but you'll want to spend your time outside admiring the custom work you can do to give the outside big curb appeal on a tiny footprint.

The current 12-by-18-foot model includes a wood floor, two functional 30-by-36-inch windows with screens and shutters, double doors and flower boxes. 

Its LP SmartSide siding is primed and designed to resist fungal decay and insect infestation, giving you a durable exterior to customize.

Price: $7,384.62

This tiny home is only 240 square feet, but it gets an extra boost from a storage loft. With architectural details like a transom window, it feels more like a cute cottage than a storage shed.

While the footprint is small, you can make it work with a small kitchenette, efficient bathroom, and versatile living-sleeping space.

The current 240-square-foot Planner's Paradise measures 12 by 20 feet and includes carriage-style doors with transom windows, high sidewalls and a large loft. 

Optional windows can provide additional light and ventilation, while the kit is designed to be painted so you can customize the exterior.

Price: $4,218

Planning a home move to Florida? What's more perfect than a light turquoise tiny house? This 192-square-foot home is just right for an ADU, where you can fit a super-efficient bathroom and multi-purpose living space. 

At less than $4,000, it is a great option if you want to keep more cash in your wallet. 

The Crafter's Connection measures 12 by 16 feet and features large sliding doors that move out of the way for easier access. 

The high sidewalls also allow you to add a man door, while windows are available as an option for additional light and ventilation.

Making the move to a tiny home to reduce your expenses in retirement can be a great way to save more money. 

The beauty of converting a shed into a tiny home is that you can place it wherever you find a lot and where permits allow.

Still, the purchase price is only one part of the equation. Before buying, research local zoning and building requirements, then budget for a foundation, utilities, insulation, heating and cooling, interior finishes and any professional labor you'll need. 

A shed that looks inexpensive at first can become a much larger investment once it's converted into a legal, comfortable living space.