Modern Shed Dwelling: Your Home Away from Home

Written by modernshed | Jan 23, 2013 8:00:00 AM

PORT TOWNSEND —While construction continues at our Modern-Shed Dwelling in Dallas, TX, we thought we’d revisit Modern-Shed’s original Dwelling in the Pacific Northwest.

Built in 2009, the 5,000-square-foot lot at the Corona Gardens boasts three separate Modern-Shed structures on one compound.

The 16-by-40-foot main house faces South and features glass paneling in the front to bring in lots of light and heat — much needed during our wet winters up here.

Radiant floor heating and ceramic heaters keep the place warm when sunlight isn’t enough, and the open floor plan creates a seamless flow between rooms.

During the summer, the glass doors open to bring the outdoor living space into the indoor.

The house also features taller ceilings than our typical Modern-Sheds.

The compound includes a 12-by-24-foot guest quarter with kitchen, bathroom and bunk beds, as well as a 10-by-10-foot kids bunkhouse with enough room for children to sleep and play.

The Port Townsend Modern-Shed Dwelling is available for rent at $175 per night, with a $50 cleaning fee. Rent is $150 per night for just the main house. Visit http://www.vrbo.com/424020 to rent.

Check out our photo gallery and videos featuring owner Ryan Smith, filmed by friend and photographer Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli.

— Arla Shephard

The Modern-Shed Dwelling Compound in Port Townsend, WA, includes a 640 square-foot main structure, pictured here, a 288-square-foot guest quarter and a 100-square-foot kids’ bunkhouse.

The Modern-Shed Dwelling in Port Townsend faces South, so light radiates into the kitchen.

Open storage adds an airy feeling to the Modern-Shed Dwelling.

At first glance, you might not notice that these light fixtures inside the Modern-Shed Dwelling are made from plastic hangers.

The Modern-Shed Dwelling heats nicely in the summer and winter, thanks to glass panels facing South that let in light and heat.

The Modern-Shed Dwelling includes a washer-dryer unit in the hallway.

Flowers and light brighten up the Modern-Shed Dwelling bathroom.

What you can’t see behind the red wall? A set of bunk beds, hidden away from view.

The 288-square-foot guest quarter at the Modern-Shed Dwelling includes a kitchen, living room and two beds.

The Modern-Shed Dwelling’s guest quarters are roomy and comfortable.

The 100-square-foot kids bunkhouse is the perfect size for children to sleep and play in.

Two bunk beds rest within the Modern-Shed Dwelling kids bunkhouse.

Videos from photographer Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli:

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