Cook builds sixteen shed styles, and most of them come down to one choice: a Lofted style, with a gambrel roof and a built-in overhead loft, or a Utility style, with an A-frame roof, taller walls, and an open floor. Add a handful of purpose-built specialty buildings, and there’s a style for nearly every job.
The two roof shapes behind most styles
Most Cook buildings are one of two shapes, and the difference is easy to spot:
- Lofted — a gambrel (barn-style) roof with an overhead loft on each end. You get the most cubic space and a place to stow seasonal or oversized items overhead. Sidewalls are 6’3".
- Utility — an A-frame roof and taller 7’8" sidewalls, with an open interior and no loft by default. Easier to line with shelving or move tall items in and out.
Many styles come both ways — the Lofted Garage and Utility Garage, or the Lofted Cabin and Utility Cabin, are the same idea under a different roof.
Core storage styles
- Lofted Barn — our bestseller and the most cubic space in the lineup, with dual end lofts.
- Utility — the most adaptable shed, tallest sidewalls, no loft to work around.
- Tool Shed — the economical utility, same versatile roof at a lower wall height.
- Lean-To — just 6 feet wide to fit tight side yards and standard gates.
- Garden Shed — shutters and a flowerbox standard, built for the gardener.
Cabins, garages & workshops
- Lofted Cabin and Utility Cabin — a covered porch, windows, and a finished door; the Utility Cabin trades the loft for maximum headroom.
- Lofted Garage and Utility Garage — overhead garage doors for riding mowers, ATVs, and equipment you roll in and out.
- Handyman — a partition wall, two doors, and two workbenches, built as a workspace.
Specialty buildings
Not everything Cook builds is a storage shed:
- Greenhouse — a walk-in growing space with an acrylic roof and ground-contact framing.
- Large Greenhouse — a greenhouse and a potting room in one building, under a mixed clear-and-solid roof.
- Chicken Coop — a backyard coop with hardware-cloth windows and a walk-in lean-to option.
- Dog Condo — a real building with a covered kennel run.
- Cantina — a backyard bar with a composite top and a Dutch door.
- Studio — the brightest building in the lineup, built as an office or studio.
See them all
Browse every style, with photos and cash pricing, at Shed Styles — or if you already know your size, compare styles on one footprint on our size pages. Not sure which fits? Find your local dealer and walk through them in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a Lofted and a Utility shed?
A Lofted style has a gambrel (barn) roof with overhead loft storage on each end and 6'3" sidewalls. A Utility style has an A-frame roof, taller 7'8" sidewalls, and an open floor with no loft. Lofted gives you the most cubic space; Utility gives you the most usable wall height.
Which Cook shed has the most storage space?
The Lofted Barn holds the most cubic space in the lineup, thanks to its gambrel roof and dual end lofts. If you'd rather have tall, open wall space, the Utility's 7'8" sidewalls may suit you better.
Does Cook build cabins?
Yes. The Lofted Cabin and Utility Cabin both add a covered front porch, windows, and a finished door. The Lofted Cabin keeps an overhead loft; the Utility Cabin trades it for taller sidewalls and maximum standing headroom.
What can I use a Cook garage building for?
The Lofted Garage and Utility Garage add an overhead garage door, ideal for riding mowers, ATVs, motorcycles, and equipment you want to roll in and out. They're built for yard and shop gear rather than passenger vehicles.
What if I need something other than a storage shed?
Cook builds several specialty structures: a walk-in Greenhouse, a Chicken Coop, a Dog Condo with a kennel run, a Cantina backyard bar, and a daylit Studio. Each is purpose-built rather than a storage shed with a new label.
