A portable building can be much more than a place to store a few boxes and lawn equipment. With the right size and layout, a NorthStar portable building can provide additional storage, workspace, hobby space, an office, a cabin, or another useful space on your property.
At Pops’ Barns, we offer NorthStar portable buildings in a variety of sizes and styles to fit different needs. Here are some of the most common ways homeowners, landowners, and businesses can put a portable building to use.
1. Extra Storage
One of the most common reasons people purchase a portable building is simply to create more storage space.
A portable building can help get seasonal decorations, tools, lawn equipment, bicycles, camping gear, and other belongings out of your garage or house. Larger buildings can provide enough room for riding mowers, ATVs, equipment, or larger collections of tools and belongings.
Pops’ Barns offers many different sizes, so you can choose a building that provides the storage space you need without taking up more of your property than necessary. Use our 3d builder to design your ideal building.
2. A Workshop
A portable building can also make a great dedicated workshop. Are you tired of cramped spaces and working around piles of Christmas decorations and dusty sports equipment?
Instead of working on projects in a crowded garage, you can have a separate space for woodworking, crafts, repairs, or other hobbies. A larger building can provide room for workbenches, tools, storage cabinets, and equipment while leaving enough open floor space to work comfortably.
Having a separate workshop can also make it easier to leave an ongoing project set up rather than having to clean everything up after every use.
3. Hobby and Craft Space
Portable buildings aren’t limited to tools and equipment. They can also provide a dedicated space for your hobbies.
Depending on the size and design, a building could be used for:
- Art and painting
- Sewing and quilting
- Woodworking
- Model building
- Collecting
- Music
- Gardening
- Other crafts and hobbies
A separate hobby space gives you somewhere to focus on the things you enjoy without giving up valuable space inside your home.
4. A Home Office
Working from home can be difficult when your office is also the kitchen table, bedroom, or corner of another room.
A portable building can provide a dedicated office space away from the main house. This can create a better separation between work and home life while giving you a quiet place for meetings, paperwork, or focused work.
Before using a portable building as an office, make sure the building is appropriately equipped for your intended use, including electrical service, lighting, internet access, insulation, and climate control where needed.
5. A Backyard Garden Shed
For gardeners, a portable building can serve as a dedicated garden shed with considerably more space than a small storage shed.
It can provide room for:
- Lawn and garden tools
- Potting supplies
- Soil and fertilizer
- Planting equipment
- Outdoor equipment
- Seasonal items
A larger building can even combine garden storage with a work area for potting plants and other projects.
6. A Hunting Cabin
A portable building can make a great hunting cabin, weekend retreat, or quiet getaway on your property.
With the right size and layout, you can create a comfortable space to get away from the main house, store hunting gear, or have a place to relax after a day outdoors. A portable building can also be a practical option for recreational property where you want a dedicated space without taking on a larger construction project.
Think about how you want to use the space and what you’ll want inside it. A simple building might provide a place to store equipment and take a break, while a larger building can offer room for seating, sleeping areas, storage, and other comforts.
7. A Guest or Extra Living Space
Need somewhere to work without giving up space inside your home? A portable building can provide a dedicated office or personal workspace right in your backyard.
Having a separate space for work can make it easier to focus and create a better separation between work and home life. It can also be used for studying, paperwork, creative work, or other activities that benefit from a quiet space.
You can furnish the building around the way you work, with a desk, comfortable chair, shelving, storage, and whatever else you need. For someone who works from home regularly, a dedicated building can turn an unused part of the property into a useful extension of the home.
NorthStar offers optional electrical and lighting upgrades, insulation, stairs with handrails, and many other options to bring your vision closer to reality.
8. A Small Business or Work Space
A portable building can also give a small business additional space without requiring an addition to an existing building.
It could potentially be used as an office, studio, workspace, or storage area for business equipment and supplies.
For commercial uses, you’ll want to consider access, electrical requirements, internet service, parking, zoning, and any applicable local requirements.
Choosing the Right Building for Your Use
The best portable building isn’t necessarily the largest one you can fit on your property. Start by deciding what you want to use the building for and how much space that activity actually requires.
For example, someone who only needs a place for lawn equipment may need considerably less space than someone planning a workshop or home office.
Think about:
- What you need to store or what activities you’ll do inside
- The equipment and furniture that will go in the building
- How much open floor space you’ll need
- Whether you’ll need electricity
- Whether you’ll need insulation or climate control
- Where the building will be placed
- How the building will be delivered to your property
- Whether your intended use requires permits or other approvals
It’s also worth planning for the future. If you expect your storage needs or hobbies to grow, choosing a little additional space now may save you from needing another building later.
NorthStar Portable Buildings for Different Needs
NorthStar offers portable buildings in a range of sizes and configurations, making them suitable for many different applications.
At Pops’ Barns, we can help you look at the available options and determine which type and size of building makes sense for your needs. Whether you’re looking for a simple storage building, a workshop, office space, cabin, or another type of portable building, the right choice starts with understanding how you plan to use it.
See NorthStar Portable Buildings at Pops’ Barns
If you’re considering a portable building, take a look at the NorthStar Portable Buildings available through Pops’ Barns. You can explore the available styles and options, learn more about construction and delivery, and find a building that fits your property and intended use.
You can also explore our other Portable Building Guides & Resources for information about choosing a size, preparing your property, delivery, construction, and getting the most from your portable building.