14 Home Depot Sheds That Can Easily Be Converted 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.

Price: $3,837.44

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.

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.

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.

Price: $20,206.77

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.

Price: $13,664.67

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.

Price: $12,051.84

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.

Price: $9,449

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.

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!).

Price: $9,749

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.

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.

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.

Price: $6,509

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.

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.

Price: $3,979.12

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. 

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.