Storage building improvements.......

[Ihateclevernames]

Gents, I am looking to make some improvements to my shed and add some outdoor storage in the interest of reclaiming my garage from clutter and what not.

I currently have a 12' x 16' shed outside that is built on posts on a small grade. The shed flows with the gravel driveway, so it is good to go. I have been grading out next to the shed in order to put a concrete pad in. I was initially thinking that I would build it about 12' wide and 16' deep and then add a lean to from the existing shed roof to a knee wall. That would give me a large area to store lumber, gym equipment, etc. I could also pull a car in there if need be.

Now, after grading it looks like I can potentially put a much larger pad in there after I have a stump ground down below grade. I think I can get 20' x 24' in there and that would give me alot more space to work with, however I am somewhat torn on how to maximize the space once I put the pad in. Personally, I am considering an addition on to my house with another garage bay in the future so building a stand alone garage is out of the question.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to use this pad in the most efficient manner? I really don't want it to look cluttered or start putting too many storage buildings in the backyard, so I want it to flow and look orderly.

Here are a few pictures of what I am working with right now.

Thanks guys! I know my end state isn't the clearest, however I figured any input would be helpful.

 

[Lippyp]

I think if the addition is too much bigger than the shed it'll look out of balance personally. If you're building as a lean to go too big and you'll also end up with a virtually flat roof with all the problems those have

 

[Ihateclevernames]

I think if the addition is too much bigger than the shed it'll look out of balance personally. If you're building as a lean to go too big and you'll also end up with a virtually flat roof with all the problems those have

Yeah, I am going to try and keep it between 2/12 or 3/12. I won't go any wider than that. We don't have a great deal of snow here in TN, so shouldn't be an issue.

I have considered possibly adding a proper addition to the front of the shed to make the shed longer, and then adding a gable end on the back of the shed to make it look like and "L" style. Then have concrete in between the two for outdoor projects and machine parking.

Adding the gable end would be alot more work, however it would give me a much better roof pitch and be more reliable I am sure.

Thoughts?