Modern-Shed

If you're looking for an eco-friendly alternative for a backyard shed, meet Modern-Shed, a Seattle-based company who designs and makes modern-looking prefabricated sheds and small buildings using eco-friendly materials.

The sheds range in size from 48 sq ft to 216 sq ft, range in price from $7,440 to $29,950 and include options like French doors and are fully insulated.

Eco-friendly options include denim wall insulation, which using 85% post industrial natural fibers, cork or linoleum flooring and Trek decking, which uses equal parts reclaimed, recycled plastic and reclaimed wood in its manufacturing. You can also choose to have a green roof put on to help reduce energy costs - green roofs also help keep the building cooler in the summer and help with rainwater runoff.

Modern-Sheds are made under one roof in a big warehouse in Seattle and the company tries to work as many local businesses as possible.

While the kits can be put together by a layperson, Modern Shed recommends you work with experienced carpenters (like our trusty Houseworks employees) who have prior building knowledge.