Modern Sheds &
Contemporary Builds
Clean horizontal lines, black extruded window frames and minimal architectural detail. Modern shed styles on our Premium Series, built in McColl, South Carolina for customers across NC, SC and VA who want something different.
Single-Slope Modern Design
Modern sheds use a low single-slope roof, black extruded windows and clean trim lines for a contemporary architectural look that pairs with modern homes and minimalist landscapes.
Built only in the Premium Series, upgraded doors, hardware, windows and finish standard.
Contemporary By Design
The modern build feels less like a storage shed and more like a backyard studio or detached office. Customers use them for home offices, art studios, gym spaces and high-end storage.
Customize the color and roof package at our Design Center, or see what's currently being built and ready to deliver.
Modern Sheds & Contemporary Builds built in McColl, South Carolina
Every building leaves our McColl, SC plant. LP SmartSide engineered wood siding, 50-year limited manufacturer warranty, on every build. Real lumber framing.
LP SmartSide On Every Build
LP SmartSide engineered wood is our standard build material, 50-year limited warranty from LP Building Products, holds up to Carolina weather. Vinyl siding is also available for builds that need to match HOA-required siding.
Premium Series
Our flagship line. Wall studs 16 inches on center, double top plate, trusses every 2 feet, OSB roof deck, 3.5-inch overhangs and mobile home anchors included. Engineered prints are available certifying 150 mph wind speeds. Metal or shingle roof, the full window and door menu, and a five-year workmanship warranty. See Premium specs →
These are Premium Series builds. The Select Series comes in two models, the Select Utility and the Select Lofted Barn. See the Select Series
Rent-To-Own Available
Rent to own. No credit check, no credit pull. Most people approved same day. See RTO details →
Common Sizes &
What Fits
The Modern Shed runs from 8x12 up to 12x52. Widths are 8, 10 and 12 feet. There's no 14-wide Modern, the single-slope roof and the overhang put a hard stop at 12 feet for hauling.
| Size | Sq Ft | What It Handles |
|---|---|---|
| 8x12 | 96 sq ft | Bikes, mower, garden tools. The entry size. |
| 10x12 | 120 sq ft | Mower plus a small bench and wall storage. |
| 10x16 | 160 sq ft | Riding mower, workbench, room to walk around both. |
| 10x20 | 200 sq ft | Home gym, studio or a real shop layout. |
| 12x16 | 192 sq ft | Office or studio with furniture that fits. |
| 12x24 | 288 sq ft | Two-zone use, work on one end, storage on the other. |
| 12x32 | 384 sq ft | Serious shop or a finished flex space. |
| 12x52 | 576 sq ft | The largest Modern we build. |
Any length in between is available. If you want 12x28, we build 12x28.
Clean Lines That Fit A Newer Home
When A Barn Roof Looks Out Of Place
Drive through any of the newer subdivisions going up around Laurinburg, Pinehurst or the Charlotte suburbs and the houses share a look: low-slope or flat rooflines, big windows, dark trim, board-and-batten or smooth siding. Park a traditional gambrel-roof barn shed in one of those backyards and it fights the house. A modern shed is built to match it instead. The single-slope roof, the squared-off fascia and the tighter trim lines read as an extension of the home rather than a farm building that wandered in. Newer subdivisions like Socastee near Myrtle Beach face the same clash. Small-garage homes built in the last few years still end up next to a barn-roof shed that doesn't match the house.
That's really the whole case for the style. It isn't about storing things differently, a modern shed holds the same mowers and totes any utility shed does. It's about the building looking like it belongs. If your house was built in the last fifteen years, or you've renovated toward a contemporary look, the modern profile is usually the one that disappears into the property the way good design should.
The Single-Slope Roof Does Real Work
The shed roof, one plane pitched from a tall front wall down to a lower back wall, isn't just a style choice. That tall front wall gives you room for big windows or a glass door and a genuinely bright interior, which is why modern sheds make such good home offices and studios. The slope sheds water and leaves cleanly toward the back, and the extra height up front means you can run tall shelving or stand a full sheet of plywood on end without ducking. Form and function happen to agree here.
Office, Studio, Gym Or Statement Storage
The Backyard Office
This is the fastest-growing reason people order a modern shed. The clean exterior and the bright, high-walled interior make a finished home office that doesn't feel like you're working in a tool shed. Spec the tall front wall with a glass door and a window, insulate it, add a mini-split for the Carolina summers, and you've got a commute that ends at your back fence. We cover the wiring and finishing path on the build-on-site and design center pages.
Studio & Gym Space
Artists and makers like the natural light; the same big front wall that helps an office works for a paint studio or a yoga room. For a home gym, the open span and the height handle rack systems and heavy mats without feeling cramped. Because the modern profile photographs well, plenty of these become the kind of space people actually want to show off, closer in spirit to a she shed than a storage building.
Storage That Doesn't Look Like Storage
Not everyone wants a hangout, some people just want their lawn gear out of the garage in a building that doesn't drag down the look of a nicely landscaped yard. The modern shed delivers exactly that: the same lockable, weather-tight storage as anything else we build, wrapped in an exterior that reads intentional. For homeowners in HOA neighborhoods especially, bring us what your board requires and we'll build to match it.
Built On The Premium Series Platform
This Isn't A Stripped-Down Build
Modern sheds come off our premium series platform, the higher trim level, because the style depends on the details being crisp. LP SmartSide on every wall, engineered floor framing and clean factory trim are what let the squared-off look actually look squared-off instead of rough. A modern profile only works if the lines are straight and the seams are tight, so this is one style where the build quality and the aesthetic are the same conversation.
Built For Carolina Weather
The single-slope roof and the tall front wall get engineered for the same wind and rain loads as the rest of the lineup. The pressure-treated floor system handles humidity and ground moisture, and the siding and trim are rated for full-sun exposure, which the big south-facing window walls tend to get. Around the Sandhills that means a building that holds its lines through beating summers and the wind-driven rain that rolls in with late-season storms. It all ships and sets the standard Speedy way; see delivery and setup for how it gets placed and leveled.
Sizes And What They Hold
The Modern Shed runs from 8x12 up to 12x52. Widths are 8, 10 and 12 feet, with no 14-wide Modern; the single-slope roof and the overhang put a hard stop at 12 feet for hauling. Because the tall wall adds usable height, you often get more practical room than the square footage suggests. Match the footprint to the use, not just the storage: an office wants floor space to move around a desk, where a storage build can run shelving wall to wall.
Footprint, Permits & Ways To Pay
Placing It On Your Lot
The single-slope roof means one wall is noticeably taller than the other, so orientation matters more than with a symmetrical building. Most people face the tall window wall toward the yard or the morning sun and put the low back wall toward the fence. Decide which way you want it to face before delivery, and make sure the path in is clear: we need a foot of clearance on each side of the building anywhere it has to squeeze through, plus 6 feet clear around the final spot, and 15 feet 6 inches of overhead clearance the whole way in.
Permits And Setbacks
Permit rules are local. Square-footage thresholds, setbacks and what counts as an accessory structure change from one county to the next, and sometimes from one side of a road to the other. Your county planning or building department is the only place to get a real answer, so call them before you order and ask what they need at your address.
What we bring to that conversation is the engineering. Every Premium building has a stamped engineer print available on request, certifying the building to 150 mph wind speeds and laying out the blocking and anchoring schedule. That's usually the document a permit office wants to see. We have stamped prints for North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia, and there's no charge for them.
Your dealer has been through this with a lot of customers nearby and is happy to talk it through with you. Just get the final word from the county.
What If I'm In An HOA?
Bring us what your board requires and we'll build to it. Vinyl siding, architectural shingles, custom paint colors, shorter wall heights and smaller or custom footprints are all available, which covers most of what covenants ask for. We can't approve your building for you, so get your board's sign-off in writing before you order.
Ways To Pay For It
Modern sheds are available through rent-to-own with no credit check and through standard financing on a monthly plan. When you've settled on a size and a finish, get a custom quote or browse the current inventory to see what's already built and ready to deliver near you.
Find What's In Stock Near You
Browse the live inventory feed or get a quote on a custom build. In-stock buildings usually deliver in 7 to 10 days, and next day in a lot of cases. Build orders run 3 to 4 weeks, or 4 to 6 on custom and finished-out units. Weather and plant volume can shift those a little.
Modern Sheds & Contemporary Builds FAQ
LP SmartSide engineered wood siding on every build. Select and Premium. LP SmartSide carries a 50-year limited warranty from LP Building Products. It holds paint better, resists moisture better and handles impact better than cheap alternatives.
Yes. Rent-to-own is available on most builds with no credit check required. Build it, price it, see your payment: our 3D builder puts your exact monthly payment on the screen before you ever talk to anybody. See our financing page or RTO page for full details.
In-stock buildings usually deliver in 7 to 10 days, and next day in a lot of cases. Build orders run 3 to 4 weeks, or 4 to 6 on custom and finished-out units. Weather and plant volume can shift those a little. See our delivery page for full details.
Delivery and setup are free within 50 miles of any Speedy Sheds location, and our lots cover most of the Carolinas and a good part of Virginia. If you're outside the radius, call our sales team. We can usually still make it work. See our service area page or call to confirm your specific address.