Bob Greenspan
Inspiration for a small modern shed remodel in Kansas City

Kat Alves
Guesthouse - detached guesthouse idea in Sacramento

Mark Woods
Mid-sized trendy detached shed photo in Seattle

Gothic victorian Tiny House garden shed / prefab studio
Example of a small ornate detached garden shed design in Boston

This beautiful historic carriage house was used as a library on the left side and an empty, tired, unfinished garage on the right. We designed a beautiful, eclectic, art studio with an old world charm. The clients used reclaimed elements that completed this fun and functional space.

Lori Newcomer
Guesthouse - mid-sized coastal detached guesthouse idea in Atlanta

Looking from the top of the furthest terraced step of the yard. This guest bedroom via the Designer Series from Studio Shed will welcome plenty of natural California sunshine.

This backyard has a lot going on, and that's a good thing. They've got a beautiful trellis with hammocks and outdoor furniture. Vines grow along the trellis, plants punctuate the landscape and a beautiful, red Modern-Shed entertainment room sits in the corner. "Come on in," it says. "I've got a TV, a sweet LEGO VW bus, and a comfy, cozy couch."

Small urban detached shed photo in Other

What our clients needed: • Create a garden folly that doubles as a well-built shed for crafts and storage. • Size the structure large enough for comfortable storage without dominating the garden. • Discreetly locate the shed in the far corner of the rear yard while maintaining existing trees. • Ensure that the structure is protected from the weather and carefully detailed to deter access of wildlife and rodents. FUNCTION • Construct the shed slab close to grade to permit easy access for bicycle storage, while building shed walls above grade to ensure against termites and dryrot. • Install a French door and operable casement windows to admit plenty of daylight and provide views to the garden. • Include rugged built-in work bench, shelves, bike racks and tool storage for a rustic well-organized and efficient space. • Incorporate GFIC electrical service for safe access to power at this distant corner of the yard. • Position energy-efficient interior lighting to ensure space can be used year-round. • Switch control of exterior light from house and from shed for ease of command. AESTHETICS • Design and detail the shed to coordinate with the Arts and Crafts style house. • Include an arbor for future flowering vines, further softening the shed’s garden presence. • Simple and rustic interior surfaces ensure that the space is easy to clean. • Create an aged and softly weathered appearance, and protect the exterior siding by finishing the cedar with a custom-colored semi-transparent stain. INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION • Factory-built components were pre-assembled to allow for a speedy assembly and for a shorter on-site construction schedule. • Each component was easily transported through the yard without disturbing garden features. • Decorative exterior trim frames the door and windows, while a simpler trim is used inside the unadorned shed. OBSTACLE OVERCOME • The structure is located in the corner of the yard to avoid disturbance of a curly willow tree. • The low-profile structure is positioned close to property lines while staying beneath the allowable daylight plane for structures. • To comply with daylight plane close to fence, the roof form combines hip and gable forms, with door located at gable end. • The height of the modest interior is maximized, without exceeding the allowable building height. CRAFTSMANSHIP • The concrete slab was precisely formed and finished for ease of shed assembly before the factory-built components were delivered to site. • Precision planning meant the pre-framed door fit exactly between raised concrete curb.

Studio Shed
Inspiration for a contemporary studio / workshop shed remodel in Denver

This pool side Studio Shed could be used as a guest room, family room, and general backyard retreat. Currently, there is a large sofa with a flat screen TV. Towels to dry off after a dip in the hot tub are neatly stored in a woven basket.

Another view of this 10x12 Studio Shed with our Lifestyle Interior finish.
Small trendy shed photo in San Francisco

Modern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof. Photo by: Gregg Shupe Photography

Studio Shed
Trendy shed photo in Denver

The Garden Tool Stash by Teracottage is a convenient little storage hide away that you place in the garden to house your trowel, twine, pruning shears, etc. www.teracottage.com

Small country shed photo in Phoenix

Formerly a dilapidated carriage house, the owners were looking to transform the space into a music room for their teenagers and a guest house for visiting family and friends.

A simple exterior with glass, steel, concrete, and stucco creates a welcoming vibe.
Small trendy detached guesthouse photo in Austin