Sheds

Urban Studio

A modern, fresh design for your outdoor living space.

Find the perfect storage shed in the modern design of the Urban Studio, offering a sleek garden shed option that boasts classic and fresh outdoor style. Customize your Urban Studio with our design center and create a storage building that suits all of your needs.

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overview

Our eloquent Urban studio backyard shed offers a versatile design that is both classic and functional. View more on pricing and our Urban studio backyard shed in these style tabs.

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:

Sliding, French double 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 configurations

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 Studio shed kit sizes

Urban studio have sizes ranging from 40 sq.ft to 196 sq.ft.

If you cannot find your size please contact us.

Assembly

Level of Difficulty:

Like all of our buildings, our backyard Urban studio shed include 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.

Urban studio concrete pad foundation
Wall frame and insulation foam install
Roof frame assembly
Completed Urban install (click image for more details)

Hiring a contractor

Our Urban studio buildings are relatively easy to assemble however if you feel that you may want some assistance check out our hire a contractor page.

Contractor working on a flat roof

3D Video Tour of an Urban Studio 8' x 12', 10' x 20' & 8' x 12'

The products featured in this video are Urban Studios in backyard, pool, and garden settings. This versatile style can fit all your backyard needs! It features a low sloping flat roof, sleek siding options, and your choice of modern or traditional windows and doors.

Visit our 3D Tours page to see all the Summerwood Styles
Urban Studio video tour

details & specs

Urban Studio Dimensions

URBAN STUDIO GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CHART
A	B
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"

STANDARD DIMENSIONS
C	D	E	F
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 building

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 studio shed 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 building

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 backyard Urban studio shed 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.

Floor
item	material	dimension	notes
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
material upgrades
floor insulation	expanded polystyrene	3 1/2" & 5 1/2"	within floor cavities
pine flooring	white pine	1x6	tongue & groove

Walls
item	material	dimension	notes
wall plates	spruce	2x4 - 2x6	bottom, top, double top
wall studs	spruce	2x4 - 2x6	16" on center
siding	cedar channel	1x8	standard horizontal siding
material upgrades
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

Roof
item	material	dimension	notes
ceiling	spruce	2x4 - 2x10	ceiling framing
rafters	spruce	2x4 - 2x10	24" on center maximum
ridge board	spruce	2x4 - 2x10	n/a
sheathing	osb	48" x 96" x 7/16"	n/a
material upgrades
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

Trim
item	material	dimension	notes
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 studio shed 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 backyard Urban studio shed are 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.

SM Urban Studio
Sheds (<70 sq.ft.)

All prices in $USD

Small Urban Studio
Sheds, price list
kit size	pre-cut	pre-assembled
5ft.x4ft.	$5,795 $4,636	$6,695 $5,356
6ft.x4ft.	$6,195 $4,956	$7,195 $5,756
5ft.x6ft.	$6,595 $5,276	$7,595 $6,076
4ft.x8ft.	$6,895 $5,516	$7,995 $6,396
3ft.x11ft.	$7,595 $6,076	$8,795 $7,036
5ft.x7ft.	$6,895 $5,516	$7,995 $6,396
7ft.x5ft.	$6,995 $5,596	$8,095 $6,476
9ft.x4ft.	$7,595 $6,076	$8,795 $7,036
4ft.x9ft.	$7,395 $5,916	$8,595 $6,876
6ft.x6ft.	$7,095 $5,676	$8,195 $6,556
4ft.x10ft.	$7,795 $6,236	$8,995 $7,196
4ft.x11ft.	$8,195 $6,556	$9,495 $7,596
5ft.x9ft.	$7,895 $6,316	$9,095 $7,276
4ft.x12ft.	$8,595 $6,876	$9,895 $7,916
6ft.x8ft.	$7,895 $6,316	$9,095 $7,276
8ft.x6ft.	$7,895 $6,316	$9,095 $7,276
7ft.x7ft.	$7,895 $6,316	$9,095 $7,276
5ft.x10ft.	$8,295 $6,636	$9,595 $7,676
6ft.x9ft.	$8,295 $6,636	$9,595 $7,676
5ft.x11ft.	$8,695 $6,956	$10,095 $8,076
7ft.x8ft.	$8,395 $6,716	$9,695 $7,756
8ft.x7ft.	$8,295 $6,636	$9,595 $7,676
5ft.x12ft.	$9,095 $7,276	$10,495 $8,396
6ft.x10ft.	$8,695 $6,956	$10,095 $8,076
10ft.x6ft.	$8,895 $7,116	$10,295 $8,236
9ft.x7ft.	$8,895 $7,116	$10,295 $8,236
7ft.x9ft.	$8,795 $7,036	$10,195 $8,156
8ft.x8ft.	$8,795 $7,036	$10,195 $8,156
6ft.x11ft.	$9,195 $7,356	$10,595 $8,476
7ft.x10ft.	$9,295 $7,436	$10,695 $8,556
10ft.x7ft.	$9,395 $7,516	$10,895 $8,716
5ft.x14ft.	$9,995 $7,996	$11,495 $9,196

MD Urban Studio
Sheds ( 70 - 100 sq.ft.)

All prices in $USD

Medium Urban Studio
Sheds, price list
kit size	pre-cut	pre-assembled
6ft.x12ft.	$10,095 $8,076	$11,695 $9,356
8ft.x9ft.	$10,095 $8,076	$11,595 $9,276
7ft.x11ft.	$10,195 $8,156	$11,795 $9,436
6ft.x13ft.	$10,595 $8,476	$12,195 $9,756
10ft.x8ft.	$10,395 $8,316	$11,995 $9,596
8ft.x10ft.	$10,095 $8,076	$11,695 $9,356
5ft.x16ft.	$11,395 $9,116	$13,195 $10,556
9ft.x9ft.	$10,295 $8,236	$11,895 $9,516
7ft.x12ft.	$10,695 $8,556	$12,395 $9,916
6ft.x14ft.	$10,995 $8,796	$12,695 $10,156
8ft.x11ft.	$10,595 $8,476	$12,195 $9,756
9ft.x10ft.	$10,795 $8,636	$12,495 $9,996
10ft.x9ft.	$10,795 $8,636	$12,495 $9,996
5ft.x18ft.	$12,195 $9,756	$14,095 $11,276
7ft.x13ft.	$11,195 $8,956	$12,895 $10,316
13ft.x7ft.	$11,195 $8,956	$12,895 $10,316
8ft.x12ft.	$11,095 $8,876	$12,795 $10,236
12ft.x8ft.	$11,395 $9,116	$13,195 $10,556
6ft.x16ft.	$12,595 $10,076	$14,495 $11,596
7ft.x14ft.	$11,695 $9,356	$13,495 $10,796
11ft.x9ft.	$11,595 $9,276	$13,395 $10,716
9ft.x11ft.	$11,295 $9,036	$12,995 $10,396
10ft.x10ft.	$11,195 $8,956	$12,895 $10,316
5ft.x20ft.	$11,795 $9,436	$13,395 $10,716

LG Urban Studio
Sheds (100 - 130 sq.ft)

All prices in $USD

Large Urban Studio
Sheds, price list
kit size	pre-cut	pre-assembled
6ft.x17ft.	$12,795 $10,236	$14,795 $11,836
13ft.x8ft.	$12,295 $9,836	$14,195 $11,356
8ft.x13ft.	$12,095 $9,676	$13,995 $11,196
7ft.x15ft.	$12,495 $9,996	$14,395 $11,516
5ft.x21ft.	$12,495 $9,996	$14,195 $11,356
9ft.x12ft.	$12,195 $9,756	$14,095 $11,276
12ft.x9ft.	$12,295 $9,836	$14,195 $11,356
6ft.x18ft.	$13,295 $10,636	$15,295 $12,236
10ft.x11ft.	$12,295 $9,836	$14,195 $11,356
11ft.x10ft.	$12,195 $9,756	$14,095 $11,276
8ft.x14ft.	$12,595 $10,076	$14,495 $11,596
7ft.x16ft.	$13,095 $10,476	$15,095 $12,076
16ft.x7ft.	$13,595 $10,876	$15,695 $12,556
9ft.x13ft.	$12,795 $10,236	$14,795 $11,836
7ft.x17ft.	$12,895 $10,316	$14,895 $11,916
10ft.x12ft.	$12,795 $10,236	$14,795 $11,836
12ft.x10ft.	$12,795 $10,236	$14,795 $11,836
8ft.x15ft.	$12,995 $10,396	$14,995 $11,996
11ft.x11ft.	$12,595 $10,076	$14,495 $11,596
9ft.x14ft.	$13,295 $10,636	$15,295 $12,236
8ft.x16ft.	$13,595 $10,876	$15,695 $12,556
10ft.x13ft.	$13,595 $10,876	$15,695 $12,556

XLG Urban Studio
Sheds ( >130 sq.ft.)

All prices in $USD

Medium Urban Studio
Sheds, price list
kit size	pre-cut	pre-assembled
11ft.x12ft.	$13,595 $10,876	$15,695 $12,556
7ft.x19ft.	$14,895 $11,916	$17,195 $13,756
8ft.x17ft.	$14,495 $11,596	$16,695 $13,356
10ft.x14ft.	$14,295 $11,436	$16,495 $13,196
7ft.x20ft.	$15,295 $12,236	$17,595 $14,076
14ft.x10ft.	$14,695 $11,756	$16,995 $13,596
12ft.x12ft.	$14,295 $11,436	$16,495 $13,196
8ft.x18ft.	$14,895 $11,916	$17,195 $13,756
9ft.x16ft.	$14,695 $11,756	$16,995 $13,596
10ft.x15ft.	$14,795 $11,836	$17,095 $13,676
15ft.x10ft.	$14,795 $11,836	$17,095 $13,676
8ft.x19ft.	$15,595 $12,476	$17,695 $14,156
9ft.x17ft.	$16,195 $12,956	$18,095 $14,476
11ft.x14ft.	$14,895 $11,916	$17,195 $13,756
14ft.x11ft.	$14,895 $11,916	$17,195 $13,756
12ft.x13ft.	$15,095 $12,076	$17,395 $13,916
10ft.x16ft.	$15,495 $12,396	$17,895 $14,316
8ft.x20ft.	$15,895 $12,716	$18,295 $14,636
16ft.x10ft.	$15,495 $12,396	$17,895 $14,316
9ft.x18ft.	$15,795 $12,636	$18,195 $14,556
12ft.x14ft.	$15,595 $12,476	$17,995 $14,396
14ft.x12ft.	$15,995 $12,796	$18,395 $14,716
10ft.x17ft.	$15,995 $12,796	$18,395 $14,716
11ft.x16ft.	$16,095 $12,876	$18,595 $14,876
10ft.x18ft.	$16,495 $13,196	$18,995 $15,196
9ft.x20ft.	$16,795 $13,436	$19,395 $15,516
11ft.x17ft.	$16,695 $13,356	$19,295 $15,436
10ft.x19ft.	$16,995 $13,596	$19,595 $15,676
12ft.x16ft.	$16,795 $13,436	$19,395 $15,516
16ft.x12ft.	$17,195 $13,756	$19,795 $15,836
13ft.x15ft.	$16,695 $13,356	$19,295 $15,436
14ft.x14ft.	$17,295 $13,836	$19,895 $15,916
10ft.x20ft.	$17,495 $13,996	$20,195 $16,156
10ft.x21ft.	$17,995 $14,396	$20,695 $16,556
12ft.x18ft.	$17,895 $14,316	$20,595 $16,476
10ft.x22ft.	$18,595 $14,876	$21,395 $17,116
11ft.x20ft.	$18,195 $14,556	$20,995 $16,796
12ft.x19ft.	$18,495 $14,796	$21,295 $17,036
12ft.x20ft.	$19,095 $15,276	$21,995 $17,596
20ft.x12ft.	$21,895 $17,516	$25,195 $20,156
13ft.x19ft.	$19,995 $15,996	$22,995 $18,396
14ft.x18ft.	$20,995 $16,796	$24,195 $19,356
11ft.x23ft.	$20,695 $16,556	$23,895 $19,116
16ft.x16ft.	$20,795 $16,636	$23,995 $19,196
20ft.x13ft.	$22,795 $18,236	$26,295 $21,036
13ft.x20ft.	$20,995 $16,796	$24,195 $19,356
12ft.x22ft.	$21,295 $17,036	$24,495 $19,596
16ft.x17ft.	$21,895 $17,516	$25,195 $20,156
14ft.x20ft.	$22,195 $17,756	$25,595 $20,476
20ft.x14ft.	$24,595 $19,676	$28,195 $22,556
13ft.x22ft.	$21,995 $17,596	$25,295 $20,236
16ft.x18ft.	$22,495 $17,996	$25,895 $20,716
12ft.x24ft.	$22,395 $17,916	$25,795 $20,636
12ft.x25ft.	$22,995 $18,396	$26,495 $21,196
20ft.x15ft.	$25,195 $20,156	$28,995 $23,196
15ft.x20ft.	$22,995 $18,396	$26,495 $21,196
14ft.x22ft.	$23,695 $18,956	$27,295 $21,836
22ft.x14ft.	$25,295 $20,236	$29,095 $23,276
16ft.x20ft.	$23,795 $19,036	$27,395 $21,916
18ft.x18ft.	$26,795 $21,436	$30,895 $24,716
12ft.x28ft.	$24,795 $19,836	$28,595 $22,876
14ft.x24ft.	$24,795 $19,836	$28,595 $22,876
20ft.x17ft.	$26,995 $21,596	$31,095 $24,876
16ft.x22ft.	$25,395 $20,316	$29,295 $23,436
17ft.x21ft.	$28,295 $22,636	$32,595 $26,076
18ft.x20ft.	$28,195 $22,556	$32,495 $25,996
20ft.x18ft.	$27,695 $22,156	$31,895 $25,516
15ft.x24ft.	$25,795 $20,636	$29,695 $23,756
12ft.x30ft.	$25,995 $20,796	$29,895 $23,916
14ft.x26ft.	$26,195 $20,956	$30,195 $24,156
20ft.x20ft.	$28,995 $23,196	$33,395 $26,716
16ft.x26ft.	$27,995 $22,396	$32,195 $25,756
14ft.x30ft.	$28,895 $23,116	$33,295 $26,636
13ft.x34ft.	$29,195 $23,356	$33,595 $26,876
14ft.x32ft.	$30,195 $24,156	$34,795 $27,836
16ft.x28ft.	$29,495 $23,596	$33,995 $27,196
18ft.x25ft.	$31,795 $25,436	$36,595 $29,276
14ft.x33ft.	$30,795 $24,636	$35,495 $28,396
20ft.x24ft.	$32,195 $25,756	$37,095 $29,676
16ft.x30ft.	$30,795 $24,636	$35,495 $28,396
14ft.x36ft.	$32,595 $26,076	$37,495 $29,996
20ft.x26ft.	$33,695 $26,956	$38,795 $31,036
14ft.x40ft.	$35,395 $28,316	$40,795 $32,636
16ft.x36ft.	$34,895 $27,916	$40,195 $32,156
14ft.x44ft.	$36,595 $29,276	$42,195 $33,756
16ft.x40ft.	$37,995 $30,396	$43,795 $35,036
16ft.x42ft.	$39,195 $31,356	$45,095 $36,076
16ft.x44ft.	$40,995 $32,796	$47,195 $37,756
24ft.x30ft.	$42,495 $33,996	$48,895 $39,116
16ft.x48ft.	$43,495 $34,796	$50,095 $40,076
26ft.x30ft.	$42,695 $34,156	$49,195 $39,356
18ft.x58ft.	$57,095 $45,676	$65,795 $52,636

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.