40x80 Shop Houses
A 40x80 shop house offers the flexibility to be designed as a single or two-story live-work residence, featuring two to four bedrooms with 1,200 to 2,000 square feet of clear-span workshop space.
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With 3,200 square feet of wide-open space a 40x80 metal building can be configured as either a single, split-level or two-story live-work residence.
Opt for a balanced layout with 1,600 sq ft each for living and shop space on a single level. Alternatively, create a dedicated workshop by utilizing the entire ground floor as a spacious 3,200 sq ft work area and adding a second story for living quarters.
Every Shouse is customizable to your vision.
Explore our Shouse Floor Plans for design inspiration, featuring layouts for 1, 2, 3, and even 4-bedroom homes.
NOTE: Designs are for inspiration only. You personalize the building, and quotes cover the building shell only. Local professionals you choose handle interior elements like walls, doors, plumbing, and lighting.
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Shop with living quarters
With the right layout, a pre-engineered building can be designed with living quarters to accommodate 1,2,3,4 or 5 bedrooms & shop space to suit your live-work needs.
View all designs40x60 Designs (2, 3, 4 & 5 beds)
At 2,400 square feet, a 40x60 metal building can be configured as a single-story, two-bedroom or two-story, three-bedroom shop house. Both options offer an expansive 1,200 square feet of clear-span workshop space. View our most popular configurations.
View all designs50x80 Designs (2, 4 & 5 bedrooms)
A 50x80 shop home with a single level offers sufficient floor space for a 2,000 sq ft shop, and a two-level building provides up to 4,000 sq ft of workspace; both configurations can easily accommodate living space with three bedrooms, open-concept living areas and large kitchens.
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