Installing a traditional bathroom/toilet in an accessory building like our Modern Sheds is not quite as easy as one might expect. A traditional bathroom has three different plumbing components. The first is bringing fresh water to the unit which is typically straightforward and simple. However, the second and third components are where things get more complicated; the water and waste leaving the bathroom is separated into two different categories: grey and black water.
This 12 x 24, 288 square foot Modern Shed in Western Washington gives a customer their dream of both a workspace and guest room in the forest but only yards away from their home.
Customer Jeff D of Western Washington has a vacation home east of the mountains with a fantastic view of the Columbia River. His desire was to have a “Zen” space where there would be no technology brought in. In other words, no cell phones, tablets, or computers; just a place to read, reflect, meditate, enjoy the view and maybe some light workouts.
“Why does this cost so much?” is something we hear regularly from prospective customers. We understand that Modern Sheds are not cheap and often represent a significant investment from our customers.
Josie and her family live in a small bungalow style home in a highly desired neighborhood they love. Most of the homes in the neighborhood are on the small side and it would be very costly to sell and re-purchase a larger home in the same area. Since both her and her husband work from home now and plan to keep doing so, it became apparent they needed some more space!
There are two new items affecting backyard spaces. One is legal and the other is design.
To crane, stick frame or panelize? The backyard studio space has been growing as people find out they can build an additional small structure in their backyard to use for any number of things including mancaves, she-sheds, guest rooms, home offices, and art studios to name a few. Modern Shed started bringing this to light in the early 2000’s. The then owner and his wife, being architectural students, researched different ways to put an art studio/storage space in their backyard. They examined and compared stick frame construction to prefabricated buildings and came up with a better solution than both.
With the Holidays here, most folks are reflecting on what they are grateful for; their loved ones, their health, and the money they have etc. And what their future wishes are, usually a new car, house, partner, better health etc. What people really want is freedom and peace of mind.
Nathan is a singer songwriter in the SE region of the US. He and his wife started looking for a peaceful, private space for him to write songs and play music with his friends… preferably outside the home, as they are planning for kids and were looking to free up space in their home. Nathan did a Google search and voila, found Modern Shed.
The answer depends on several factors. Size and use being the primary ones. Every building jurisdiction in the country is different. We strongly recommend checking with your municipality to understand the specifics as there are different permits for different types of structures, especially if there is a kitchen and or bath involved.
