SAN RAFAEL — From the start, Rebecca and Jeremiah based every design decision regarding their Modern-Shed as if they would one day live there.

How do you run a business that technically does not have a location or even regular employees?

BERKELEY — Karina and her husband Thomas never expected to stay in their two-bedroom, one-bathroom 1939 California bungalow for long, but after 11 years and two kids, they’ve grown accustomed to their neighborhood and their cozy home.

Modern-Shed customers often use their new shed as a retreat from the home, sometimes creating work spaces, such as art studios, home offices or writing rooms.

Modern-Shed customers use their spaces for a variety of reasons, chief among which is the desire to work in solitude.

WEST SEATTLE — When Kristie’s friends came from Ireland for a two-week visit in the Pacific Northwest, they were surprised with how comfortable their stay was.

Imagine living completely outdoors. What would you need to live comfortably? How about two Modern-Sheds, an outdoor bathroom, and a covered kitchen and seating area?

WEST SEATTLE — Walking into Tami and Peter’s living room in West Seattle, you can understand why the couple is attracted to Modern-Shed.

Many customers use Modern-Sheds as personal art studios. For example, check out one of our recent customer profiles:

At least one in five people work from home, and the number will only increase in the next few years. And who can blame them? More jobs than ever allow employees to work from home, especially if your job involves heavy online work. Working from home can be rewarding; I work from home, and I find I get more work done than I did in traditional work environments. Plus, I save money on gas and other work-related expenses.