Modern Shed

Writing in paradise


Judith’s Modern-Shed on Lopez Island is a perfect space for writing, meditating and doing yoga.

Lopez Island — Judith has had a house on Lopez Island in the beautiful San Juans of Washington state for the past 20 years, but she and her husband, Paul, have always known they’d like a little bit more space to enjoy their lovely surroundings.




The backyard bungalow


San Francisco Bay Area — When you live in a 110-year-old house, you may soon learn that you need more space, especially if you have a growing family.




Guest Blog: Which windows work for you?


By Joann Whetstine of Milgard Windows & Doors




Why we use … superior flooring


Talking about floors may seem boring.




Why Should Men Have All the Fun?


Author Erika Kotite spent nearly a year studying the “she shed” phenomenon for her new book, “She Sheds: A Room of Your Own.”



The Painter’s Dilemma: Meet Barbara


Before finding Modern-Shed, Barbara’s large-scale paintings had begun to take over her living space.Before finding Modern-Shed, Barbara’s large-scale paintings had begun to take over her living space.

“I’m a large-format painter, specifically I paint portraits, but for the last seven years I’d been painting in our dining room,” she said. “The last series I did were roughly 30-by-40 feet. Sometimes I do 36-by-72 feet work. I work in panels and by the end of the day I’d have stacks of paintings.”

Each night, Barbara had to clear away her portraits so that her dining room could return to a livable space.




Sustainable Products We Love


Earth Day has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean we at Modern Shed don’t still care about providing sustainable products.




Why We Use … Benjamin Moore paint


We’ve started a new series “shedding” light on the fabulous products we use, such as Benjamin Moore paint.




Reclaiming space


An extension of the home. Photo by Odessa S.

When Kim and Odessa moved to San Rafael nearly three years ago, they bought a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home that worked for their small three-person family.




The Modern-Shed standard


Would a shed from Home Depot look good here?

We hear it all the time — “Why build a Modern-Shed when I can find something cheaper at my local home improvement store?”
First, we’ll let a few quotes from clients speak for themselves, on why Modern-Shed is a better choice over a less expensive option:




About Us

Here at Modern-Shed, we believe in simplifying your life. Modern-Sheds aren't your typical garden or storage shed. Some of our clients use the spaces as home offices, art studios or guest cottages, all conveniently steps away from home. Visit us at modern-shed.com for more information.