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Urban Studio
A modern, fresh design for your outdoor living space.
A modern, fresh home studio design for your outdoor living space. The Urban Studio provides a creative and affordable way to add a personal oasis to your backyard. From a stylish home office studio, to a poolside studio for entertaining or relaxation, we have numerous options available to accommodate your design requirements. Get started on your custom design now!
Urban Studio
The Urban Studio is a popular design from our Modern Styles collection. Contemporary yet functional stylings built to the highest standard, our Modern Styles are perfect for anyone with a discerning taste for sleek, cutting edge design.
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Mini Oban
Mini Oban Home Studios
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"The Mini Oban works perfectly as a home office, art studio, workshop space, or anything in between."
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Urban Studio
Urban Studio Home Studios
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"The Urban Studio is an ideal home office or studio design, as it can easily double as a guest house or a pool cabana because of its versatile style."
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Quadra
Quadra Home Studios
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"With its clean lines and optional awning, the Quadra is as chic as it is functional. This contemporary style enhances any space with its modern charm."
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Cove
Cove Home Studios
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"The Cove is a modern home studio that features a luxurious covered porch area that's scalable to your exact preference. "
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Verana
Verana Home Studios
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"A contemporary home office studio, the Verana is a perfect addition for those looking to add a sleek accent to their backyard who also need a functional office setup."
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Catalina
Catalina Home Studios
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"The Catalina is a 5-sided home office studio design ideal for those tight on space but still looking for a functional backyard workspace with style."
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Copper Creek
Copper Creek Home Studios
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"The Copper Creek offers optimal space for those who want to use it as a hobby studio on the side or as the perfect space to work from home."
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Sonoma
Sonoma Home Studios
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"Fall in love with the simplicity of the Sonoma, this is the perfect home office space, whether you work out of it only on the weekend or everyday."
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Melbourne
Melbourne Home Studios
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"The gentle curves of the Melbourne make it the perfect tiny home to work from home out of or to use as a charming home studio."
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Glen Echo
Glen Echo Home Studios
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"With its charming front roof extension, the Glen Echo is perfect as a home office, artist's studio, or simply as a backyard retreat!"
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Oban
Oban Home Studios
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"With its crisp lines, modern windows and doors, and no extra bulk, the Oban is our perfect cabin in the woods!"
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Windsor
Windsor Home Studios
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"You'll want to show off your new working from home space if you decide on the Windsor, a design that boasts high-end style and practical function."
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San Cristobal
San Cristobal Home Studios
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"With its timeless style, the San Cristobal making is a great space to work from home or to use as an inspiring home studio."
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Bali Tea House
Bali Tea House Home Studios
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"The Bali Tea House is one home office you'll never want to leave! This luxurious-style home studio will make you feel like you're on permanent vacation."
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Coventry
Coventry Home Studios
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"The perfect addition to your English garden, the Coventry home studio is a practical space to work from home and features stunning French doors."
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Palmerston
Palmerston Home Studios
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"You can't go wrong with the Palmerston, a traditional style home office studio that can also double as a charming guest house."
Urban Studio specifications
overview
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Our Urban Studio style offers a contemporary design for a garden studio for those in need of an affordable and creative living oasis. View more on pricing and our Urban garden studio in these style tabs.
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Features
Flat roof and expansive overhang creates a bold structural presence.
Modular sizing to accommodate multiple space requirements.
Siding options include clear or plain cedar as well as maintenance-free Canexel in a variety of compelling colors.
A wide range of optional bi-fold and sliding doors.
Strong connection to the outdoors through an abundance of natural light.
EPDM rubberized flat roof membrane; ideal for clean rainwater harvesting.
Popular options:
The Urban Studio collection offers many options and upgrades that are unique to this style.
Sliding, French and bi-fold doors in either western red cedar or vinyl
Transom windows
Maintenance free white trim to accompany the Canexel siding
Double casement Vinyl Windows
Tyvek house wrap moisture barrier and cedar breather
Floor plans
Below is an Urban Studio style floor plan to get you started. For more ideas and photos please visit Interiors under inspiration.
Urban Studio floor plan
Try this Floor Planner Tool to design your own space and share as you like. You may also download graph paper and print out a few sheets to help designing your own space!
Available Urban garden studio sizes
Urban studio have sizes ranging from 70 sq.ft to 360 sq.ft.
If you cannot find your size please contact us.
Assembly
Level of Difficulty:
Like all of our buildings, our Urban garden studio includes easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams, and assembly videos that will help you through the process.
Below is a series of photos showing one of our Urban studio building being assembled.
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Urban studio concrete pad foundation (click image for more details)
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Wall frame and insulation foam install
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Roof frame install
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Completed Urban Studio (click image for more details)
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3D Video Tour of an Urban Studio 8' x 12', 10' x 20' & 8' x 12'
The product featured is the Urban Studio used as a home studio, pool cabana, and garden shed. As in this video, this modern design is versatile and functional. A variety of siding, windows and door options give each configuration its own unique look!
Visit our 3D Tours page to see all the Summerwood Styles.
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Urban studio video tour
details & specs
Urban Studio Dimensions
| A | B |
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| BUILDING DEPTH | BACK BUILDING HEIGHT |
| 5' | 7' - 11 1/2" |
| 6' | 7' - 10 1/2" |
| 7' | 7' - 9 1/2" |
| 8' | 7' - 8 1/2" |
| 9' | 7' - 7 1/2" |
| 10' | 7' - 6 1/2" |
| 11' | 7' - 5 1/2" |
| 12' | 7' - 6 1/4" |
| C | D | E | F |
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| FRONT BUILDING HEIGHT | FRONT WALL HEIGHT | OVERHANG | PITCH |
| 8' - 6 1/4" | 8' | 12" | 1:12 |
READING THE DRAWING
Use the diagram and corresponding table to get a sense for the size of your Summerwood building.
Most dimensions are approximate:
building depth and length are measured from the outside of the floor and wall framing (siding, sheathing, and trim aren't included)
→ for true exterior dimensions, add the thickness of your chosen siding, sheathing (if applicable), and corner trim
→ for true interior dimensions, subtract the thickness of the wall framing (EG: 3 ½" for 2x4 walls)
building height is measured here from the underside of the bottom wall plate to the top of the ridge; it doesn't include the floor (if applicable), foundation, or roof finish, since these vary depending on your building's size
→ for your building's exact height from grade, talk to one of our design specialists
wall height is measured from the underside of the bottom plate to the top of the double top plate
Wall Plan
Wall plan drawing for a Urban Studio
For true exterior dimensions, add the siding, sheathing (if applicable), and corner trim pieces. The Canexel siding is 3/8" thick, the cedar siding is 3/4" thick and the log siding is 1 1/2" thick. The wall sheathing varies from 7/16” to 3/4”. The corner trim is 3/4".
If you have any other questions pertaining to the size of your Urban backyard studio building, please do not hesitate to ask us, we're here to help.
Roof Framing Plan
In strong competition with hip roofing and gable roofing, are flat roofs. These roofs are common in Urban Studio styles, being one of the easiest roofs to install and frame when compared to other roof styles.
The Urban Studio roof is designed to have a standard 12” overhang around the perimeter. The roof consists of ½” plywood roof boards and spruce rafters allowing you to lay the EPDM rubberized membrane on top.
Due to its geometry and low pitch, flat roofs do not always require vents. If vents are desired, they can be installed on the tallest wall or sidewalls of the building. Consult with your contractor or roofing company, for the most effective ventilation system for your roof.
Roof framing drawing for an Urban Studio
Overhang Detail
Soffits are the cedar trim pieces that are attached to the underside of the rafter ends. Fascia is typically the cedar 1x4 that’s used to cover the rafter tips and provide a nice straight level line for the bottom of your roof.
Urban Studio overhang detail
Foundation
Though the Urban Studio is engineered to sit on concrete blocks or traditional patio stone foundation, depending on terrain, gradient or application, you may require more advanced foundation options. For example, Sonotube footings are ideal for situations where you’re faced with steep grades or rocky terrain, whereas concrete pad is ideal for flatter surfaces and larger cabins.
Visit our Foundations page for more details or contact one of our design specialist for assistance.
Urban Studio building foundation
Materials
Like all Summerwood designs, the Urban Studio is a fantastic display of premium grade materials coming together for any of your outdoor needs. Our materials are chosen for their aesthetic appeal, durability, and environmental friendliness. Construction is engineered for garages and cabins but ideally suited for storage sheds and pool cabanas as well.
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| runners | pressure treated | 2x6 | underside of floor framing |
| joists | pressure treated | 2x4 - 2x8 | 16" on center |
| sheathing | spruce | 48" x 96" x 5/8" | tongue & groove |
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| floor insulation | expanded polystyrene | 3 1/2" & 5 1/2" | within floor cavities |
| pine flooring | white pine | 1x6 | tongue & groove |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| wall plates | spruce | 2x4 - 2x6 | bottom, top, double top |
| wall studs | spruce | 2x4 - 2x6 | 16" on center |
| siding | cedar channel | 1x8 | standard horizontal siding |
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| canexel siding | canexel | 1x8 | studs & plates |
| cedar wall framing | cedar | 2x8 - 2x6 | studs & plates |
| esu1a | osb + typar | n/a | wall sheathing & building wrap |
| wall insulation | expanded polystyrene | 3 1/2" & 5 1/2" | within wall cavities |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| ceiling joists | spruce | 2x4 - 2x10 | ceiling framing |
| rafters | spruce | 2x4 - 2x10 | 24" on center maximum |
| hub | spruce | 6x6 | octangonal center member |
| sheathing | osb | 48" x 96" x 7/16" | n/a |
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| cedar roof boards | cedar | 1x6 - 1x8 | n/a |
| cedar rafters | cedar | 2x6 - 2x12 | n/a |
| roof insulation | expanded polystyrene | 3 1/2" & 5 1/2" | on roof surface |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| cedar trim | cedar | 1x6 - 1x8 | corners, soffit, fascia |
| material upgrades | |||
| maintenance free trim | versatex | 1x4 - 1x8 | corners, soffit, fascia |
Popular upgrades
Enhanced Siding Package
If you are thinking of adding insulation, consider adding one of our "enhanced siding packages". It's a layer of sheathing (OSB or plywood) and house wrap (Typar and optional HomeSlicker) that provides a moisture barrier to your structure.
Enhanced siding package upgrade
Interior Cedar Siding and Framing
The Urban studio style allows for a wide array of interior finishes. Our cedar siding or framing interior upgrade can be incorporated on the walls and/or ceiling, providing a warm rustic feel.
Interior cedar siding choices for an Urban Studio
Finishing
Once your backyard Urban backyard studio is complete, there are a few things you can do on the inside to add to the comfort and enjoyment of your new Summerwood Dune design.
Please see Interior Finishing under Advice for more information
Insulation
If you plan to heat your Urban Studio shed, insulation may be added either at purchase or after-the-fact if you decide to do it later. The walls and roof are constructed in such a way that adding insulation either as an option or on your own is quite simple to do. If you’re thinking of using your Dune all year round, then insulating it is the way to go.
Insulation for an Urban Studio building
Electrical
The inside of our Urban backyard studio is deliberately left exposed to accommodate wiring for lighting, outlets, heating equipment, whatever you have in mind. Once the installation is complete and before finishing your interior, simply have an electrician come and do their thing.
Electrical configuration option
Plumbing
Provided you have a water source nearby, your Urban studio pipes can be run for sinks and taps. If you have something a little more elaborate in mind like a shower or toilet, best to make sure it is coordinated with the concrete pad and installation of the shed.
Plumbing for an Urban Studio
pricing
Visit "options and accessories" for detail and pricing of our accessories.
Find below pricing for all of the Urban Studio sizes that we have built so far. Don't see your size? Ask us and we will provide you with a quote.
Note that pricing below is for the base kit only. Doors, windows, and other options are à la cart so that you can customize to your hearts content.
Custom Designs
Summerwood will take your custom design and make it your own. If you have something different in mind, talk to one of our designers about bringing it to life.
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