Named after the place where they were first used, Quonset Point in Rhode Island, these internationally recognized huts are designed to provide shelter and indoor space. The original prefabricated structures were based on the Nissen huts that the British used during World War I.
First manufactured in 1941, these buildings were designed to be shipped overseas and erected without requiring any skilled labour. More than 150,000 Quonset huts were manufactured during World War II and many of them were bought by the general public after the war was over and used for storage, but also as businesses and even homes.
Although the initial focus was on practicality and efficiency, the design of the Quonset hut also made them suitable for a range of other uses. The curved roofs and smooth lines make them ideal for anyone that wants a sympathetic storage solution that enhances the look of the space it is in.
Improve your view of your garden
Whether you are a keen gardener or just want to enjoy a peaceful space outside, the view of your garden can really change how you feel about your outside space. A small garden can easily feel overwhelmed if there’s a lot of stuff lying around, and even a larger garden can look cluttered if there are lots of things in your sightline.
When considering garden storage, it’s important to choose something that works with what you already have and meets your needs without imposing on the look of your space. A small garden can be hugely improved with a small Quonset hut to corral everything that might otherwise make the garden look untidy.
In a larger garden, it can be helpful to ensure that you have a dedicated space for everything to avoid the temptation to fill the space with items that could be stashed away somewhere out of sight. A good-sized Quonset hut can be an ideal storage solution to help you keep everything packed away and it can be an ideal place to complete messy projects or hobbies as well.
Practical and customizable
While houses are usually designed to be uniform, outdoor space offers much more flexibility in terms of design and layout. A storage space and workshop might act as an extension of your living space that you want to keep right by your back door, or it might be a useful necessity that you want to blend into the background.
From a choice of sizes to a range of designs, once you have decided that a Quonset hut is the right storage solution for you, you can choose one that embodies what you want from your garden storage. If you just want somewhere to park your car, a car port is an ideal way to keep your vehicle covered without interrupting the view too much.
However, if you want an integrated space that you can use as a workshop, entertaining space, kids’ den, or office, then you can choose from the range of Quonset hut models to find one that has everything you need to realize your dream.
The iconic curved roof and flowing structure of a Quonset hut were originally designed with a view to creating an easy-to-construct building that can withstand external conditions such as severe weather and changes in temperature. For the ultimate in hardy storage, you can even opt for a Quonset hut designed to be used in snowy conditions with a roof that encourages heavy snowfall to slide off.
Whatever you want to store and however much space you have, a Quonset hut could be the answer. From large spaces that can accommodate large machinery, tools, or even a vehicle, to a smaller shed that can provide a home to all those garden items that would otherwise be left out, there’s a Quonset hut to meet any and all of your garden storage needs.