Modern Shed

A place to restore your soul


This 14′ X 24′ backyard art studio offers solitude while painting.

SAN RAFAEL — Slim and his wife Penelope knew that they were running out of space quickly.




A quiet backyard escape


BERKLEY — When Mary moved into her Berkley home 15 years ago, she knew she wanted to replace or revamp the existing shed in her backyard.




Island Living


Orcas Island ─ Resting atop a hill, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Randy and Deborah’s Modern-Shed is the perfect getaway from hectic city living.




A Modern-Shed fashion shoot


PORT TOWNSEND — Seattle fashion photographer Sarah Jesser recently borrowed our Modern-Shed compound in Port Townsend for a bright and colorful fashion photo shoot. Check out the photo gallery, and our interview with the up-and-coming photographer below:




Meet the newest member of the Modern-Shed team


TACOMA — Jeff Bergerson has always been fascinated with living spaces.




A dedicated space


PORTLAND — When Kristen used to work from her home’s spare bedroom turned home office, she found herself wasting a lot of time.




The benefits of open-joint siding


Here at Modern-Shed, we often hear our customers ask us about rain screen and how it works with our open-joint siding — Oh, and what exactly is open-joint siding, why does it cost more and what the heck is VaproShield wrapping and Zip Wall system sheathing anyway?




Everything in one place


SEATTLE — Before she and her husband bought a Modern-Shed, Ruth found her work tucked away in all corners of their home.




Why every guy (and gal) needs a “man cave”


The term “man cave” first entered our vernacular in 1992, when Toronto columnist Joanne Lovering jokingly suggested an alternative name for the basement, as reported in a humorous historical look at the man cave in the LA Times last year.




Crafting out a new space


When husband and wife Russ and Fay considered adding onto their home, they quickly realized that the addition would be too costly and time-consuming.




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.