Modern Sheds &
Contemporary Builds
Clean horizontal lines, black extruded window frames and minimal architectural detail. Modern shed styles on our Premium Series, built in Laurinburg, NC 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 Laurinburg, NC
Every building leaves our Laurinburg, NC plant. LP SmartSide engineered wood siding, 50-year limited manufacturer warranty, on every build. Real lumber framing. Two quality tiers: Select Series and Premium Series.
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.
Select Series
Quality construction at competitive pricing. Standard window and door packages, 30-year architectural shingles, multiple color options. See Select specs →
Premium Series
Full upgrade path, better windows, steeper roof pitch options, custom architectural details and finish packages. See Premium specs →
Rent-To-Own Available
No credit check RTO on most builds. Payments from $99/month. See RTO details →
Common Sizes &
What Fits
Most customers know roughly what they need. Here's a quick reference to match your project to the right footprint.
| Size | Sq Ft | Good For |
|---|---|---|
| 8x10 | 80 sq ft | Tools, lawn equipment, basic storage |
| 10x12 | 120 sq ft | Lawn, bikes, seasonal items, small workshop |
| 10x16 | 160 sq ft | Mowers, ATVs, full lawn setup + storage |
| 12x20 | 240 sq ft | Full workshop, vehicle storage, she shed |
| 12x24 | 288 sq ft | One-car garage equivalent, serious shop |
| 14x32+ | 448+ sq ft | Two-car garage, large workshop, tiny home prep |
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.
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, the contemporary look tends to clear architectural review more easily than a rustic barn style.
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
Modern builds run from compact 8x10 footprints, right for a single-room office or a tidy garden store, up through 12x20 and beyond for a full studio or shop. 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: our crews need roughly a unit-width route past gates, corners and low limbs to set it cleanly.
Permits, Setbacks And Your HOA
Across most of North and South Carolina, buildings under 200 square feet skip a permit, but anything you plan to wire and occupy as an office may trigger different rules, so confirm with your county office before you order. Check setbacks too. If you're in an HOA, the contemporary look usually helps approval, but get it in writing first; bring a photo of the exact model and color you're ordering.
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. Most orders deliver in 2–4 weeks.
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. Payments start at $99/month. 90-day same-as-cash is also available. See our financing page or RTO page for full details.
In-stock buildings from nearby dealer lots typically deliver in 2–4 weeks. Custom builds take 4–8 weeks depending on size and current production schedule. See our delivery page for full details.
We deliver across NC, SC and parts of VA from our Laurinburg, NC plant. Most dealer lots serve customers within 100 miles. See our service area page or call to confirm your specific address.