Natural wood in the interior or how to make a woodshed with your own hands: 30 creative ideas

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If you use a stove or fireplace in your dacha, you need to store the firewood somewhere. In this article you can learn how to make a firewood rack for your dacha with your own hands , get acquainted with the types of structures and manufacturing methods. There are two options: on the one hand, you can build a shed for firewood, which will protect from rain and snow, but will require certain costs, or use a simple alternative and make a wooden rack for firewood .

Regardless of your choice, you will need to decide on the size of the structure to suit your needs. From the options presented here, you can choose which one is best suited for your site.

Woodpile for firewood: laying methods

The most common option for storing logs is laying them outdoors. There are several types of structures:

• single row straight;

• two-row or more;

• round;

• straight along the wall of the house.

Regardless of the type of construction, general rules must be followed:

1. Laying necessarily requires a previously prepared site (base). It can be brick, wood or concrete.

2. The top of the woodpile is covered with an additional protective layer made of hay, bark, synthetic materials and other structures. But this coating should not interfere with ventilation.

3. Make sure that the place for the woodpile is easily ventilated and is not exposed to direct sunlight, but at the same time, its complete absence is also undesirable.

4. Don’t forget to use additional reinforcements for the structure (sticks, stakes, tree branches).

5. It is important to ensure a convenient approach to the firewood shed without any obstacles, as well as fire safety measures.

If you do not have sufficient experience in stacking firewood, you should not build a large structure; it is still better to start with a small woodpile. By doing this correctly, you will not only preserve the quality of the firewood, but also add an aesthetic touch to your site.

Woodsheds in courtyards

A cozy living room or dining room with a built-in fireplace and woodshed can be placed not only inside the house, but also on the patio. However, when placing a firewood rack in the courtyard, you should take into account the fact that firewood requires additional protection from rain, wind and snow.

Cozy living room with fireplace in the patio.

Living room and woodshed under a canopy.

The photo below shows a cozy outdoor living room designed by Sandvold Blanda Architecture + Interiors, the interior of which is designed in a Mediterranean style. The designers placed firewood for the fireplace in small shelves along the wall of the house.

A small woodshed in the courtyard.

A spacious firewood shed in the brick wall of the house.

A small woodshed in a niche under the fireplace.

In the photo below we see an unusual and creative idea for placing firewood in the yard from the designers of the Omaste Witkowski company - owFotoGrafik. The designers placed the firewood for the fireplace in spacious niches near the walls of the barn; the firewood was reliably protected from bad weather by a large wooden canopy.

Spacious woodshed in a niche in the barn walls.

The designers of The Construction Zone company placed a cozy place to relax in a Mediterranean style in the small courtyard of a country house. The firewood for the built-in fireplace is stored in small, original woodsheds near the steps.

Woodsheds and a fireplace in a cozy sitting area.

Storing firewood under the bench

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Is there a bench? Why not make it dual purpose, using the space for firewood storage?

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Types of products for fireplaces and stoves, baths and cottages, samples

There are many types of firewood racks that are an excellent addition not only to fireplaces, but also to stoves and other heating appliances. Next, the most popular types of forged firewood are analyzed.

Basket, product with one handle

Basket-shaped firewood boxes with a semicircular base and handle . Such portable models are compact and ergonomic . They fit harmoniously into the interior, give the atmosphere a special atmosphere and chic, and will not clutter up the free space.

Forged firewood box with one handle and a semicircular base. Seneca Photos

With two handles

Forged firewood holders with two handles also belong to mobile products. Such models perfectly complement the interior decoration of rooms of various designs. The handles most often have a laconic design , which makes it easy to transport the product with logs. The base of the firewood can have either a straight or semicircular configuration.

Forged firewood box with two handles and a flat base. Photo Iron

Without handles

Forged firewood holders without handles are small in size. Pronounced handles are often replaced by ornaments that can be grasped for ease of carrying.

Forged firewood box without handles. Photo MetalStyle

Sizes: large and small

The firewood holder for the fireplace can have different dimensions. As for the sizes, you should choose a product that will freely fit the required amount of firewood for 1-3 loads. If it is too small, there will always be garbage in the room. But you shouldn’t buy firewood racks that are too massive either.

Forged firewood box of compact size. Photos Stal In

If you often travel outdoors, the firewood stand should be mobile and compact. When going into the forest, you can put all the firewood in one place, rather than scattering it around the fire.

As you can see, small portable firewood burners are considered the most popular, but there are also large-sized products for installation in the yard. We will talk about them further.

Please note! The firewood holder for a fireplace or stove should be designed for several loads. Preference should be given to medium-sized products so that they can be easily moved from place to place and, if necessary, taken out into the yard.

With roof, outdoor

Large street models with a roof and elegant products made of forged metal are also relevant. In their production high-quality material that can withstand sudden changes in temperature, high humidity and other negative factors, thanks to special treatment with compounds.

Forged firewood shed with a roof and two walls. Reiri Photos

The presence of a roof on the product ensures that the firewood remains dry in all weather conditions. Such models provide not only convenient placement of logs, but they are a bright decoration of landscape design and add aesthetics.

Tips for preparing and storing firewood in the woodshed

Although the preparation and storage of firewood is a simple matter, many manage to make mistakes even in this. To prevent a beginner from “stumbling” the first time, the advice of “experienced” people will help him:

• If the collection of firewood will be carried out all year round, then next to the woodshed you need to set up a platform for sawing logs and splitting logs. Although it is better to take care of supplies in advance during the relatively warm season. Most complete harvesting by the end of autumn.
• Firewood harvested in spring and summer takes longer to dry than others. It may take up to 10 months to dry them. The best option is “autumn” firewood. “Winter” dry the fastest, but due to special weather conditions the harvesting process is more labor-intensive.
• Do not lay firewood on damp ground. Wood absorbs moisture very quickly. If the firewood shed is only in the project, and there are already reserves, then roofing material is laid out for them. On the sides, the rows are fixed with metal or wooden posts, vertically dug into the ground. As the stock dries, it will begin to deform and shrink, which can lead to the destruction of the woodpile.
• You cannot “mix” dry firewood with still damp wood. When harvesting sequentially, they are placed either in different corners of the firewood box, or in separate sections. In this regard, “racks” or “honeycomb” designs made from barrels are very convenient. A separate shelf can be allocated for each batch.
• If there is no roof in the woodpile, and such models are also found, then the upper rows of firewood should be stacked on top of each other with a slope, like tiles or according to the principle of scales, so that moisture does not accumulate and does not get inside the woodpile, but flows to the ground.
• Do not stack firewood in woodpiles too close to each other. Gaps are specially left between them to promote good ventilation.

Even a small shed that has not been used for its intended purpose for a long time can be converted into a woodshed. Inside it is divided into sections, and holes are made in the walls for ventilation.

Types of woodsheds

Each dacha owner uses it in his own way. Some people come there occasionally, while others need it only in the summer season. There are also those for whom a dacha is actually a house in which they live all year round. Regardless, everyone needs firewood. They act as raw materials for heating or are used only to light a fireplace or bathhouse. In any case, they need to be stored somewhere. There is a special woodcutter or woodcutter for this purpose. The spelling of the words is slightly different, but they have the same meaning - a woodshed. This outbuilding comes in several types.

• Canopy . This is the simplest type of design. It consists of several supports (at least four), over which a roof is made. A floor is constructed below, raised above the ground. If this building is supposed to store a large amount of firewood, it is divided into sections. Thanks to this approach, the firewood will not be mixed. Partitions are sometimes made between sections.

A small shed can be used as a firewood storage Source nehomesdeaf.org

• Extension to the wall of the house . This design is also not complicated, since it already has one part - the wall of the country house. In such an outdoor woodshed, a roof and floor are required. Side walls - optional. This type should not be used if the house is made of wood. The building will be too fire hazardous. In addition, firewood often contains wood-eating beetles. They can switch to absorbing the wood from which the wall of the house is made. If the choice is made in favor of an extension, it is necessary to treat the wall surface with a special preparation that protects against pests. And in the design of the woodshed, provide a sheet of metal that will separate it from the house.

A small extension to the house is finished with the same material as the entire building Source pinterest.com

• Separate design . This is the most solid structure that is built if you need to store a large amount of firewood. It can be made in different versions. The simplest one is several pillars with an overhanging roof. Jumpers are installed between them, and a floor is made below. To ensure that snow falls as little as possible in winter, sheets of plywood are attached to the back and sides. Most often, the walls of such a structure are made of boards, between which gaps of 2 to 10 cm in size must be left. Thanks to this, the firewood is ventilated. The front wall is usually absent. Although sometimes there is one, and a door is made in it. In fact, it turns out to be a full-fledged shed, which is designed for storing logs.

A large wood firebox is suitable if you need to prepare firewood for winter heating of the house Source anglicanaorlu.org

How to do it yourself?

Making a woodshed yourself is a labor-intensive but interesting process. First of all, before starting work, you need to think through and calculate everything:

1. Choose the optimal location.
2. Decide on the design of the woodshed.
3. Assess the required storage volume and the size of the future woodpile.
4. Draw a drawing, taking into account all dimensions.

Now prepare all the necessary tools:

• a drill or shovel for digging holes for the foundation;
• hand or electric saw (for wooden structures), metal saw for iron;
• stepladder for laying the roof;
• hammer;
• pliers;
• a screwdriver or screwdriver for tightening screws.

Important! The complete set of tools depends on the type of structure chosen.

Let's move on to construction:

1. Foundation. For a stand-alone woodshed, this step is mandatory - the presence of a base is a guarantee of long service. Mark the area, dig holes slightly larger than the freezing depth and concrete the metal posts (you can also fill them with crushed stone and sand).
2. Base. A rise in the form of brick or concrete supports is installed on top of the dug-in pillars. The location of the woodshed above the ground protects from moisture and promotes better air circulation. We fix a wooden frame on top of the brick or concrete according to the size of the future structure.
3. Walls. Vertical racks are installed starting from the rear and gradually moving to the front.
4. Roof. Lay the rafters across; in the future, roofing material will fall on them.
5. Floor. They are made from boards, having previously laid waterproofing under the base using roofing felt or other material.
6. Roof. Polycarbonate, slate or corrugated sheeting are attached to pre-installed crossbars.
7. Walls. Fasten the side strips at intervals, maintaining the possibility of natural ventilation.
8. Treatment. The wood is treated with an antiseptic and fire retardant, or varnish. Metal is protected from rust.

Important! In the closed type of woodshed, do not forget to separately reinforce the doorway.

If you don't want to spend a lot of time and effort on construction, use pallets:

1. Drive 4 or 6 posts in pairs, spaced apart, into one tray.
2. String one pallet onto each pair - these are the future walls.
3. Attach 2-3 (depending on the length of the firewood) pallets to the back - the bottom row of the back wall.
4. Place pallets between the walls as a floor.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 1-2 more times (depending on the desired height).
6. Lay cross beams for the roof, make a roof.

The photo shows a structure made from pallets

Advice! Don't have a separate place to organize firewood? Make a niche under the veranda or terrace, first protecting it from moisture from below.

For those who are planning to make a woodshed at their dacha with their own hands next to the fence, there is a video master class. Watch the step-by-step manufacturing process and repeat it on your site: