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The Design-Driven ADU: Thoughtful Architecture is a Winner with Homeowners
Date: August 2025
Source: Offsite Builder
This article from Offsite Builder discusses how regulatory challenges in permitting and financing are slowing the adoption of offsite construction, advocating for streamlined policies to foster growth in the industry.
Housing Panelized Construction is Ready for Prime Time
Date: 06/27/25
Source: Colorado Real Estate Journal
The Colorado Real Estate Journal reports on recent commercial real estate transactions, including the $68.5 million sale of the Griffis Lafayette Station apartment complex and the start of construction on a new Target store in Firestone.
Colorado Governor Congratulates Studio Shed on ADU Academy Open House
Date: 06/26/25
Source: Studio Shed
We share a special letter sent to our co-founder Mike Koenig from Governor Jared Polis encouraging our efforts in producing and advancing innovative ADU housing solutions.
Can an accessory dwelling unit put an end to your housing crisis? Here's where to start.
Date: 05/07/25
Source: USA Today
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are becoming a popular solution for housing crises, offering versatile space for family, offices, or rental income, with costs ranging from $40,000 to over $250,000 depending on the design and features.
5 “Tariff-Proof” Home Projects That Experts Say You Should Jump on NOW
Date: 04/15/25
Source: House Beautiful
This article suggests that remote workers who are tired of their home office can create a separate workspace on their property, such as in a garage or shed, for a 'tiny commute'.
Is an ADU for You?
Date: March 2025
Source: Avid Lifestyle
The July 2025 issue of AvidLifestyle magazine covers topics like arts, culture, and local flavors.
So You Want to Live in an ADU? Here’s What to Consider
Date: 03/11/25
Source: Dwell
This article offers advice for living in an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), emphasizing the importance of privacy, creative storage solutions, and clear communication between the ADU tenant and the main house resident.
I downsized to an ADU in my California backyard. It allowed me to leave my 9-to-5 and I even save $5,000 a month.
Date: 03/11/25
Source: Business Insider
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are becoming a popular solution for housing crises, offering versatile space for family, offices, or rental income, with costs ranging from $40,000 to over $250,000 depending on the design and features.
I paid $41,500 to build an ADU office in my backyard. It's allowed us to keep living comfortably in a smaller home.
Date: 03/09/25
Source: Business Insider
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are becoming a popular solution for housing crises, offering versatile space for family, offices, or rental income, with costs ranging from $40,000 to over $250,000 depending on the design and features.
With new law about to hit home, accessory dwelling units gaining popularity
Date: 03/06/25
Source: ColoradoBiz
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are becoming a popular solution for housing crises, offering versatile space for family, offices, or rental income, with costs ranging from $40,000 to over $250,000 depending on the design and features.
Half of Young Home Buyers Plan to House Hack— But Can They?
Date: 01/16/24
Source: Green Builder
A growing number of young homebuyers are turning to 'house hacking'—renting out a room or accessory dwelling unit (ADU)—to make homeownership more affordable, but they must navigate financial risks and local regulations.
How Much Are Modular Home Prices?
Date: 12/12/23
Source: Yahoo! Life (Bob Vila)
Modular homes offer a cost-effective and faster alternative to traditional site-built houses, with average prices in the U.S. ranging from $180,000 to $360,000.
Sick of your home office? Try a not-quite-at-home office
Date: 05/15/23
Source: Fast Company
This article suggests that remote workers who are tired of their home office can create a separate workspace on their property, such as in a garage or shed, for a 'tiny commute'.
23 Backyard and inspiring landscape ideas for a stunning season
Date: 05/14/23
Source: Yahoo Life!
This article suggests that remote workers who are tired of their home office can create a separate workspace on their property, such as in a garage or shed, for a 'tiny commute'.
Markets Convert Shed Business to Modular Housing Enterprise
Date: 04/26/23
Source: Bizwest Blueprints Magazine
This page serves as a directory for BizWest's various business and real estate publications for the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado region.
Opinion: ADU buyers are adjusting to new landscape
Date: 04/19/23
Source: Housing Wire
This article suggests that remote workers who are tired of their home office can create a separate workspace on their property, such as in a garage or shed, for a 'tiny commute'.
13 Tiny Home Before And Afters We Can’t Help But Love
Date: 04/14/23
Source: Forbes
This article suggests that remote workers who are tired of their home office can create a separate workspace on their property, such as in a garage or shed, for a 'tiny commute'.
Selling your home? These are the trendy features that buyers will pay more
Date: 04/06/23
Source: USA Today
This article suggests that remote workers who are tired of their home office can create a separate workspace on their property, such as in a garage or shed, for a 'tiny commute'.
Women Are Creating She-Sheds, A Female Alternative To Man Caves
Date: 04/01/23
Source: Architecture & Design
As a female alternative to 'man caves,' 'she-sheds' are backyard structures that women are transforming into personal retreats for activities like reading, crafts, or yoga.
15 Tiny Houses at Lowe’s You Can Build in a Matter of Hours
Date: 03/29/23
Source: House Beautiful
Lowe's offers a variety of DIY tiny house kits that can be assembled in hours and used as minimalist homes, offices, or guest cottages.
PANDEMIC FUELS MODULAR BUILDING BOOM
Date: 03/10/23
Source: BUILDER
The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled a boom in modular and prefabricated home construction, driven by the demand for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and the need for faster building solutions.
Experts Think ADUs Can Help Fix the Housing Crisis —Here's How
Date: 03/03/23
Source: Hunker
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are being presented as a viable solution to the housing crisis by increasing housing supply, providing rental income for homeowners, and adding density to neighborhoods without large-scale development.
Shed of One's Own
Date: 02/01/23
Source: Virginia Living Magazine
Studio Shed provides prefabricated backyard units that can be customized as offices, guest rooms, or personal studios, offering a versatile space for various needs.
How One Family is Rebuilding After Losing Their Home in the Marshall Fire
Date: 02/01/23
Source: 5280 Home
A Sleek ADU in Sonoma Fulfills Multigenerational Living Dream
Date: 01/24/23
Source: Sonoma Magazine
Namaste Solar and the community donate community solar subscriptions to 400 low-income families
Date: 12/13/22
Source: Solar Builder Magazine
ADUs Are Making a Comeback (And These 6 Aren't Your Granny's Granny Flat)
Date: 12/08/22
Source: Clever
Colorado's Studio Shed tackles affordable housing and more with building kits
Date: 11/22/22
Source: Denver Channel 7
Building a Home in California Lives Up to its Pricey Reputation: Here are the Details
Date: 11/10/22
Source: Homelight
Skip the Reno: The Hottest Way to Up Your Home’s Square Footage Is in the Backyard
Date: 06/22/22
Source: Southern Living Magazine
Boulder county Firms Rack Up Colorado Manufacturing Awards
Date: 04/14/22
Source: Boulder Daily Camera
‘Clearly when times are tough, you need that creative outlet.’
Date: 04/01/22
Source: Boston Globe Online
Shed office ideas -turn your backyard into a working from home space
Date: 03/27/22
Source: Homes & Gardens Magazine
Cabot’s First-Ever Outdoor Trend of the Year Brings WFH Life Outside
Date: 03/15/22
Source: Apartment Therapy
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2022 COLORADO MANUFACTURING AWARDS
Date: 03/14/22
Source: Company Week
An enthusiastic crowd braved snowy conditions in Denver to gather on March 10 as finalists were announced in the 2022 Colorado Manufacturing Awards (CMAs). The seventh annual program recognizes manufacturers and people across multiple manufacturing industries. Studio Shed was named a finalist in the Building/Construction Manufacturer of the Year category.
STUDIO SHED MAKES HAY OUT OF PANDEMIC HOUSING TRENDS
Date: 03/09/22
Source: Chief Executive
One axiom that emerged amid the covid era in business is that the pandemic didn’t as much change trends as accelerate them. Studio Shed is a poster child for this truism because the company has exploited it with exemplary success. “Covid gave us a one-time bump in awareness and acceleration. The big shift in work-from-home was a component. And the need for something like an actual home-office space will remain a trend“, says Jeremy Nova.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUILDING AN ADU
Date: 03/01/22
Source: Sunset Magazine
“Detached accessory dwelling units,” aka casitas, back houses, or granny flats, are one solution to ease the affordable housing crisis in the West. If you’re a homeowner with extra space, they’re worth considering. Here are three of our favorite examples of ADUs in the West, from pre-fab units to modular blueprints and genius, space-saving design ideas.
HEARD OF AN OHANA SUITE? IT TURNS OUT IN-LAW APARTMENTS GO BY LOTS OF DIFFERENT NAMES
Date: 02/25/22
Source: Apartment Therapy
As parents and other relatives get older, it makes sense that you might want to live closer to them. Sometimes this can mean not just sharing the same state or neighborhood, but the same address. Still, no matter how much you love your parents, it’s not always easy being in close quarters for extended amounts of time. Enter the in-law apartment.
TODAY’S HOME SELLERS HAVE TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO HANDLE AMENITIES THEY ADDED FOR THE COVID PANDEMIC. IT’S HARDER THAN IT SOUNDS.
Date: 02/23/22
Source: Chicago Tribune
When public health priorities forced millions to work and learn from home, some households suddenly needed just one more room for work, quarantine, or live-in help. While some covid-driven adaptations are easily transported or reversed, free-standing offices or guest rooms stay with the property.
A LIFESAVER FOR OUR SANITY' THIS YEAR'S HOTTEST HOME RENOVATIONS ARE ALL ABOUT FINDING MORE SPACE
Date: 02/04/22
Source: Money Magazine
Homeowners are finding creative ways to maximize their spaces — without resorting to a full-scale remodel or having to compete in a hot housing market. Projects that add livable space are among the most popular on homeowners' wish lists for 2022 and adding or improvising an office space was top of the list with 31% of respondents saying they’d consider such a project.
PANDEMIC HELPS THIS COLORADO COMPANY TRIPLE ITS REVENUE
Date: 01/15/22
Source: NewsBreak
The global COVID-19 pandemic has many people rethinking how to best use spaces in their homes, whether it’s for office space, a workout room, or even extra living space. That’s pushed sales of free-standing backyard sheds higher than ever. Louisville-based Studio Shed, for example, has seen a 150% increase in sales during the pandemic, with the summer of 2021 marking the best revenue months in the company’s 13-year history.
SO YOU WANT TO LIVE IN AN ADU? HERE’S WHAT TO CONSIDER
Date: 01/13/22
Source: Dwell Magazine
With changes in laws and zoning restrictions in cities such as Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Dallas, and Chicago, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are becoming increasingly common in the backyards of homes across the country. The growing popularity of ADUs has many people wondering: What’s it actually like to live in one? We spoke to a number of ADU residents and owners about the key factors to consider.
15 BACKYARD LANDSCAPING IDEAS FOR ENJOYING THE SUMMER AT HOME
Date: 01/09/22
Source: PAB Conference
Thinking of upgrading your backyard for the warmer months? With summer just around the corner, we’ve all been dreaming of ways to make the most of longer, warmer days—and the best place to start is in the backyard. While this summer is shaping up to be more socially flexible outside of your family, a killer backyard presence will make hosting friends or guests out of town fun, easy, and safe.
THE 2022 TRENDS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT, ACCORDING TO DESIGNERS, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZERS, AND AT EDITORS
Date: 01/05/22
Source: Apartment Therapy
Trends aren’t just temporary fads; they’re landmarks of what we collectively value. That best-selling product, viral organizing hack, or Pinterest sensation reflects back to us what we’ve learned, what we treasure, and what we hope for — and that’s exactly why we’re keeping tabs on what’s trending for the year to come. Spoiler alert: It’s going to be a year for bold choices as well as more mindful ones; for going big and also reducing your footprint; for something old and for something new.
11 GYM STORAGE SOLUTIONS THAT ARE BOTH BEAUTIFUL AND PRACTICAL
Date: 12/22/21
Source: Real Homes
After some clever gym storage ideas? We’ve done the leg work for you and listed the most beautiful and practical gym storage solutions below. Home gyms are becoming ever more popular, and with good reason. It’s more convenient, less intimidating and less expensive in the long run. Plus, your home gym doesn’t close in a pandemic. But where do you store all of that gym stuff?
HIGH DEMAND FOR BACKYARD ROOMS PROMPTS FIRM TO EXPAND TO CANADA
Date: 12/21/21
Source: Real Estate Magazine
In a tight real estate market, buyers may have to settle for a home that’s not perfect – it may not have enough bedrooms or a home office, says Jeremy Nova. Or homeowners’ existing houses may not have the extra space they crave. The good news is your clients don’t have to make do. Studio Shed, a full-service design-build firm based in Boulder, Colorado, creates accessory dwelling units (ADU) and flat ships them so homeowners can build them themselves or have their own contractors erect them.
15 TIPS TO BUILD YOUR OWN DIY SHED
Date: 12/13/21
Source: House Digest
If you ask us, every household that desires an outdoor storage space deserves to know the best tips for building a DIY shed. But since this information is not always readily available, we took it upon ourselves to provide you with all the essential information needed to build your own functional space in your backyard. A shed can be anything you want, such as a garage, storage space, workshop, or a multifunctional storage room designed to meet a variety of needs.
THIS HOME ADDITION WILL HELP SELL YOUR HOME FOR 35% HIGHER
Date: 11/03/21
Source: Apartment Therapy
When it comes to pandemic housing trends, 2020 and 2021 became the years of Accessory Dwelling Units. These free-standing, flexible spaces sprung up in backyards across the country, providing extra square footage for new WFH arrangements, as well as distance learning solutions, multigenerational living possibilities, and so much more. So, it’s no surprise ADUs became one of COVID-19’s most popular additions.
COLORADO BUSINESS REVOLUTIONIZES THE SHED INDUSTRY
Date: 10/13/21
Source: Fox31 Denver
Studio Shed, a Colorado company based in Louisville, is taking advantage of the work-from-home trend that has become so prevalent since the beginning of the pandemic by revamping the general approach to designing your backyard shed. Watch Studio Shed co-founder and creative director, Jeremy Nova's interview with KDVR Fox 31 for a great conversation highlighting the ongoing need for additional space around the home.
DEMAND SPIKES FOR BACKYARD OFFICES IN DENVER
Date: 10/08/21
Source: Axios Denver
'Third workplaces' and remote jobs are here to stay, and the ongoing pandemic is driving the desire for more space — particularly in people's own backyards. Boulder-based Studio Shed — a startup specializing in the design and construction of sleek, single-room structures — tells Axios it has seen a 150% surge in sales during the pandemic for backyard office spaces.
5 REMODELING PROJECTS EXPECTED TO BOOM IN 2022
Date: 09/20/21
Source: Pro Remodeler
As the pandemic continues, homeowners are encouraged to spend more time indoors—so get ready for more remodel requests. Here are five projects that loom large on many wish lists and expert advice on executing them correctly. Some are variations of existing trends, but all are expected to add function, value, and joy to houses inside and out.
INTERVIEW WITH STUDIO SHED FOUNDER JEREMY NOVA
Date: 09/04/21
Source: PrefabList
Studio Shed's founder Jeremy Nova discusses prefab and modular building, common misconceptions in the prefab world, and the future of prefab. 'We're aiming at disrupting the traditional home improvement category, removing the pain and expenses associated with home additions and expansions.'
YARD OF THE WEEK: TERRACED ROOMS FOR OUTDOOR LIVING
Date: 09/04/21
Source: Houzz
When a family decided to upgrade their San Jose, California, backyard, they had specific goals in mind: They wanted spots for dining, relaxing, playing and working — all while enjoying the natural beauty of drought-resistant plants around them. Natalie Tan Landscape Architecture designed the new outdoor space, and Blue Sierra Landscape Construction brought it to life.
MEET STUDIO SHED'S JEREMY NOVA
Date: 08/17/21
Source: ColoradoBiz Magazine
Studio Shed is a great example of a Colorado business started not on purpose, but as an outcome of necessity. One persons problem and inability to find a solution on the market turned personally created solution. Jeremy Nova, a professional bike racer and Olympic athlete, needed a way to store his many mountain bikes. His answer to the question of how, is what we now know as the thriving Studio Shed.
BACKYARD SHED STARTUP SALES BOOM AMID PANDEMIC
Date: 08/04/21
Source: Yahoo! Finance
Jeremy Nova, Studio Shed Co-Founder and Creative Director, joins the Yahoo Finance Live panel to discuss how Studio Shed seeing a 150% increase in sales since the start of the pandemic and is expanding into Canada.
FROM OFFICE TO GRANNY UNIT, LOCALS TURN TO ADUS TO EXPAND THEIR HOMES
Date: 06/30/21
Source: Sonoma Magazine
Take a look at five well-designed accessory dwelling units that add additional living space to properties with existing single-family homes. With the housing market continuing red-hot and prices skyrocketing, California laws are changing in an effort to add some affordable housing units to the rampant housing shortage.
FIND THE ADU THAT’S PERFECT FOR YOU: A BRIEF GUIDE TO “ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS”
Date: 06/10/21
Source: Spaces Magazine
A construction boom is happening in backyards across America as families swap precious lawn and garden space for something even better: a coach house, casita, or other types of accessory dwelling unit (ADU).
THE BACKYARD BUBBLE
Date: 05/31/21
Source: Avid Lifestyle
Oh, how we love our outdoor living in beautiful Colorado, and this year -- possibly, more than ever -- we can't wait to have friends and family join us for backyard barbeques, lawn games, birthday parties, family reunions, and more. But first, the entertaining space and yard must be shipshape. We've got tips and trends to help you create a haven for all your outdoor gatherings.
9 WAYS TO DESIGN YOUR HOME FOR MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING
Date: 05/20/21
Source: AARP
Meshing decor, creating privacy, adding safety features all contribute to a peaceful household. When Lisa Cini decided to bring four generations of her family under one roof, she knew it wasn't going to be simple. But as a long-time designer of senior living facilities, she was determined to create a home where her kids would share meals and laughter with their grandparents and great-grandmother, and she and her husband would still get occasional moments of privacy.
MEET THE EXPERTS: BACKYARD BUILDINGS
Date: Spring 2021 Issue
Source: Home & Garden Colorado
It all started innocently enough. Champion mountain bike racer Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski and his wife, a professional racer as well, needed a place to store their bikes. Disappointed by the barn-like options on the market, he created his own, in his words, “fancy-looking shed.” Mike Koenig, now Horgan- Kobelski’s partner in Studio Shed, saw it and wanted one for his own home. That was 15 years ago.
HE SHED, SHE SHED
Date: 04/30/21
Source: Raleigh Magazine
Studio Sheds provide space to work, play and stay outside of the home. “The shed morphed into a much-needed pressure-relief valve—both in terms of space and serenity,” says Maitland. “Our 5-year-old got his own room back, the entire family got its dining room table back, and Ashly and I got a place to think, work and breathe—where the noise of quarantine could be kept to a dull roar.”
35 AMAZING SHED MAKEOVER IDEAS YOU'LL WANT TO STEAL
Date: 04/21/21
Source: HGTV
Wish your home had more space for an office, art studio, or gym? With a little creativity, you can turn a simple shed into the ultimate bonus room. Writing retreats, pottery sheds, and much more. Check out the link below to find inspiration for your next backyard project with us!
IT’S MOTHER’S DAY AND WE’RE GUSHING
Date: 04/11/21
Source: Goop
Made-up holiday or beloved tradition, a calendar day dedicated to showering some of the most deserving among us with love is a cause we can wholeheartedly get behind. See our Granny Flat featured in this Mother's Day gift guide!
SHE SHED, MAN CAVE (YOU NAME IT): YOUR BACKYARD IS CALLING, IT WANTS A GLAM HIDEAWAY
Date: 04/06/21
Source: The Charlotte Observer
From office spaces and art studios to greenhouses and garages, people have been seeking out creative ways to give themselves additional space — especially as they spend more time than ever at home.
HOW TO BUILD A SHED OR STUDIO IN YOUR NYC BACKYARD—CUSTOM, PREFAB, OR DIY
Date: 04/01/21
Source: Brick Underground
Being stuck at home for over a year has many New Yorkers pining for a space that's removed from everything else—and for the fortunate folks who have a backyard, building a separate shed or studio outside can be the solution.
HOW TO CREATE A BACKYARD OASIS BY JEREMY NOVA, CO-FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF STUDIO SHED
Date: 04/01/21
Source: Cherry Creek Fashion Magazine
Colorado-based Studio Shed creates free-standing, custom-designed, prefabricated, modern backyard sheds used for a variety of scenarios including home offices, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), wellness and workout studios, backyard sanctuaries, guest rooms, additional storage, garage space, simply adding more space (and value) to homes and much more.
BACKYARD FLEX SPACES TO THE RESCUE
Date: 03/16/21
Source: Carolina Parent
If your home is too small for living, working, and school, a shed may be the answer. So many of us are working and doing schoolwork from home because of COVID-19. And now a year later, it’s getting harder and harder to do all of these things in the same space.
IS AN ADU OR HOME OFFICE A GOOD OPTION FOR YOUR PROPERTY?
Date: 03/15/21
Source: ColoradoBiz Magazine
Colorado-based Studio Shed offers one of the most sought-after solutions during the pandemic: an easy-to-install, affordable detached studio in the backyard. The company’s Signature Series designs, often used as backyard home offices, are typically 10×12 feet, easily designed online, and delivered flat-packaged as a kit.
BACKYARD OASES
Date: Spring/Summer 2021 Issue
Source: Elliman Magazine
Once-humble outdoor structures emerge as high-design masterpieces. Homeowners built luxe offices, idyllic reading nooks, and dream dorm rooms as attractive outside as they are inside. (Pages 36-41)
WFH FOREVER WITH THE BACKYARD OFFICE OF YOUR DREAMS
Date: 02/28/21
Source: HomeLight
The coronavirus pandemic has led to more people working remotely than ever, with 42% of the U.S. labor force working from home full-time. Not only have employees grown accustomed to the five-second commute, but employers are seeing increased employee productivity and saving on brick-and-mortar costs.
SPENDING: PRODUCTS FOR COVID-19-PROOFING YOUR HOME
Date: 01/15/21
Source: Tribune Content Agency
COVID-19 has made working and schooling at home the new normal. But if you don’t have a designated workspace, working at home may feel more like living at work. You can change that up this winter with a shed in your backyard that you can use as a workspace or an entertainment space.
THE AMERICAN HOME 2021: TREND TOWARDS HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTINUES
Date: 01/13/21
Source: The Real Estate Conversation
One of the biggest surprises brought on by the Covid-19 Pandemic is the trend towards home improvement. The obvious need for a home school, home office or two in many cases and the need for at-home entertainment in light of the lockdowns, cannot be understated.
SKIP THE RENO: THE HOTTEST WAY TO UP YOUR HOME’S SQUARE FOOTAGE IS IN THE BACKYARD
Date: 01/04/21
Source: Southern Living
From learning pod to granny pod, detached sheds offer a world of space-maximizing opportunity.
HOW A BACKYARD BIKE SHED LAUNCHED A BUSINESS
Date: 01/04/21
Source: Mountain Bike Action
Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski was one of America’s top cross-country mountain bike stars, winning 15 national championships before retiring from racing five years ago. Now that he's retired from professional racing, Jeremy has turned his attention to a business he started over 10 years ago with one of his racing buddies.
STYLING IN PLACE
Date: 01/01/21
Source: Realtor Magazine
The pandemic sparked this year's home design trends, but high aesthetics and fun should keep them around far longer.
YOU CAN’T FIND THESE LUXURY SHEDS AT HOME DEPOT
Date: 12/31/20
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Homeowners are turning to secondary structures for more space and privacy. Shed companies say demand is rising. Mike Koenig, president and co-founder of Studio Shed, said his company more than doubled the number of sheds they sold in each month of August through October 2020 compared with sales in those months last year.
GIFT GUIDE: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Date: 12/21/20
Source: Yoga Digest
This year the holidays may look a little different. We have always believed that self-care is a big part of a balanced life. That is why we chose these items for our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide.
THE CITYLAB 2020 GIFT GUIDE
Date: 12/16/20
Source: Bloomberg City Lab
Here are all the transit-oriented toys, home-office gadgets, quarantine accessories and winter socializing gear we want to survive the pandemic holidays.
AMERICANS ARE BUYING $30K POP-UP BACKYARD OFFICES
Date: 12/15/20
Source: MSN
Americans are now paying up to $30,000 to install pop-up home offices in their backyards as a number of people continue to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
THE ANATOMY OF AN ADU, ONE OF COVID-19’S MOST POPULAR HOME ADDITIONS
Date: 12/14/20
Source: Apartment Therapy
Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, have become a bit of a buzzword in the housing world.
THE TOP BACKYARD STUDIOS AND OUTBUILDINGS OF 2020
Date: 12/06/20
Source: Houzz
See how designers created fashionable and functional spaces for work, sleep and play in limited square footage.
A MYRIAD OF HOME TRENDS TO GAIN MOMENTUM IN 2021
Date: 12/04/20
Source: Realtor Magazine
As homeowners continue to stay in, avoiding the latest spikes in coronavirus numbers, many seek new ways to improve their abode’s function, aesthetics, fun.
HOW TO SAFELY SOCIALIZE (AND WORK) AT HOME DURING THE PANDEMIC
Date: 11/25/20
Source: Kiplinger Personal Finance
Tips for transforming your backyard area into a social distancing hang out, as well as creating a work-from-home haven.
STEP INTO MY OFFICE
Date: 11/10/20
Source: Medium
2020 has been an odd year to say the least. In March, when large-scale stay-at-home orders were beginning to be implemented, businesses were closing their doors and opening Zoom meetings. This left many office-dwellers facing the new reality of working remotely.
CONVERTING YOUR SHED INTO A LIVING SPACE YOU’LL LOVE
Date: 11/04/20
Source: Budget Dumpster
Have a shed that’s currently housing old junk or sitting empty in your backyard? Converting the shed into a room could be a great way to add more living space to your property.
STUDIO SHED – HOW MANY SHE-SHEDS SHOULD SHE SEE? JUST THIS ONE.
Date: 10/30/20
Source: IMPROB
She-sheds, step aside — your gorgeous Studio Shed cousin just came to town.
STUDIO SHEDS SAYS MORE PEOPLE ARE BUILDING SHEDS IN THEIR BACKYARD FOR OFFICES AND STORAGE SPACE
Date: 10/12/20
Source: ABC 7 The Denver Channel
People are building backyard sheds at a fraction of the price of costly home expansion projects.
HOME OFFICE DEMAND TAKES OFF AS PANDEMIC DRAGS ON
Date: 10/12/20
Source: Los Angeles Daily News
Backyard studios/sheds are booming due to the relative affordable pricing, simplicity to install and most don't require a building permit.
6 CONTEMPORARY SHED IDEAS THAT'LL MAKE YOU WANT TO FIND A NEW PLACE TO STORE YOUR TOOLS
Date: 09/30/20
Source: Hunker
These days, sheds can be used for many reasons that go beyond storing garden tools - think she sheds, man caves, offices, studios, and even gyms.
UPTICK IN BACKYARD DWELLINGS GETS PANDEMIC PUSH
Date: 09/28/20
Source: AARP
Modern sheds, are becoming home offices, living spaces for aging parents.
7 WORK-FROM-HOME SHED MAKERS OFFERING A STYLISH WAY TO GET SOME MUCH-NEEDED SPACE
Date: 09/13/20
Source: My Modern Met
Work-from-home sheds offer privacy and some much-needed distance from your other living areas.
IS IT TIME TO TURN YOUR DREAMS OF A BACKYARD STUDIO INTO A REALITY?
Date: 09/09/20
Source: 5280 Magazine
Hear directly from Studio Shed's co founder and creative director, Jeremy Nova, explain the process and perks of adding a prefab shed to your property.
STAYING APART TOGETHER
Date: 09/09/20
Source: USA Today
Pandemic work-from-home is even harder after a long weekend.
AMERICANS TURN BACKYARD SHEDS INTO HOME OFFICES
Date: 09/08/20
Source: USA Today
As the COVID-19 crisis enters its sixth month, an increasing number of Americans are buying and building backyard sheds use as home offices.
CONSIDERING MAJOR UPGRADES?
Date: 09/03/20
Source: Chicago Tribune
Need more room in your home? Consider an outdoor studio.
POP-UP BACKYARD OFFICES BOOM AMID CORONAVIRUS
Date: 08/31/20
Source: Yahoo.com
Studio Shed, has been building standalone home offices in backyards since 2008. Now they are seeing a massive surge in sales amid coronavirus.
THESE BUSINESSES ARE MAKING MORE MONEY BECAUSE AMERICANS ARE STAYING HOME
Date: 08/30/20
Source: CNN Business
As working from home becomes a more permanent situation for millions of workers, the quest to create a home office space has intensified. For some, that means taking the office to the backyard.
FOR SOME COLORADANS, BACKYARD SHEDS BECOME NEW WORKSPACE
Date: 08/27/20
Source: Governing
Many workers foresee working from home to be a long-term situation and working from the kitchen table isn’t suitable any more. So how do you create an office without returning to work? By introducing the backyard commute.
SURGE IN AMERICANS BUYING POP-UP BACKYARD OFFICES AS PEOPLE MOVE TO WORKING REMOTELY DURING THE PANDEMIC
Date: 08/27/20
Source: Daily Mail UK
Prefabricated backyard offices have become the newest trend for Americans working at home during the pandemic
BACKYARD SHEDS AND EXTENDED MOUNTAIN STAYS: COLORADANS ADAPT AS REMOTE WORK BECOMES THE NEW REALITY
Date: 08/27/20
Source: Denver Post
Studio sheds, new homes with offices and mountain escapes are some of the coping strategies
A BACKYARD OFFICE COULD CURE YOUR WORK FROM HOME WOES
Date: 08/27/20
Source: Tech Spot
The ongoing pandemic has forced millions of people to work from home. Having your own private space to work or study in can go a long way towards a successful transition.
THE OFFICE IS DEAD. GET YOURSELF A BACKYARD SHED
Date: 08/26/20
Source: CNN
Working from home? Some people have opted to take over a bedroom or basement to set up their new home office. But others are heading to the backyard.
STUDIO SHED'S BACKYARD OFFICES SEE SURGE IN DEMAND AMID CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Date: 08/25/20
Source: Yahoo Finance
Studio Shed President and Co-Founder Mike Koenig joins Yahoo Finance's Zack Guzman to discuss how current work from home trends are impacting the company.
7 ADUS YOU CAN BUY RIGHT NOW FOR LESS THAN $100,000
Date: 08/19/20
Source: ArchiECHO
Across the country, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are on the rise. Changing legislation and more progressive policies across the U.S. have made them easier to build as a way to address the affordable housing crisis.
COVID HAS PROMPTED A SURGE IN DEMAND FOR ONE SPECIFIC TYPE OF HOME ADDITION. SHOULD YOU TRY IT?
Date: 08/17/20
Source: Apartment Therapy
ADUs have fulfilled several purposes: Affordable housing solutions, private suites for house guests, artist studios for creative types. Now, amid the pandemic, remodeling experts are seeing heightened interest in ADUs.
HOME RENOVATION FOR THE PANDEMIC
Date: 08/16/20
Source: Internewscast
Some homeowners are converting garages into work studios, or adding a shed in the yard for an office.
COVID-19 MAKES SMALL BACKYARD HOMES A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS
Date: 08/15/20
Source: Wilton Bulletin
The pandemic has forced many families to make a difficult choice: Should elderly parents stay in retirement communities or nursing homes, or should they be brought to live at home?
WHAT THE HECK IS A GRANNY POD?
Date: 08/14/20
Source: Medium
Granny pods are the latest iteration of an accessory dwelling unit.
RENOVATING FOR A NEW NORMAL
Date: 08/14/20
Source: The New York Times
Working and schooling from home for the foreseeable future has prompted some homeowners to consider major home renovations
HOME RENOVATION FOR THE PANDEMIC
Date: 08/14/20
Source: The Entrepreneur Fund
Some homeowners are looking to their backyards for additional space, adding customizable sheds to use as offices, classrooms or workout studios.
TO ESCAPE COVID-19, GRANDMA’S LIVING IN THE BACKYARD
Date: 08/11/20
Source: Bloomberg
Escaping Covid-19 with an ADU granny flat and avoiding nursing homes.
DREAMING OF A BETTER WORK-FROM-HOME SPACE? TRY A TINY BACKYARD OFFICE
Date: 08/08/20
Source: GoEerie.com
Whether an investment, backyard office, or intergenerational housing, the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) has never made more sense.
DREAMING OF A BETTER WORK-FROM-HOME SPACE? TRY A TINY BACKYARD OFFICE
Date: 08/03/20
Source: Yahoo News
With COVID-19 making working from home the new normal, and as people are realizing that this situation might go on for the foreseeable future, finding enough space and quiet to concentrate and get your work done has become a priority.
DREAMING OF A BETTER WORK-FROM-HOME SPACE? TRY A TINY BACKYARD OFFICE
Date: 08/03/20
Source: Chicago Tribune
Studio Shed offers appealing studios that can be used as an office, with numerous design options available.
HEAR ABOUT STUDIO SHED OFFERING A HOME OFFICE SOLUTION
Date: 07/24/20
Source: WUTQ Utiica,NY
Studio Shed offers a great home office solution, working directly from your backyard.
WITH WFH AS THE NEW NORMAL, BACKYARD SHED SALES ARE SOARING
Date: 07/24/20
Source: Domino Magazine
A shed can feel as comfortable and inviting as the rest of your home, too—it just involves a bit more strategy when you're designing a small space.
YOUR NEW HOME OFFICE MAY BE IN THE BACKYARD
Date: 07/23/20
Source: Boston Globe
Building an addition to your home is disruptive, expensive, and time-consuming. Studio Shed is a better option: an inhabitable shed from Studio Shed, made of prefabricated panels, which could be built, shipped, and assembled in their backyard in a matter of weeks.
WORK AT HOME IDEAS
Date: 07/23/20
Source: The Press
If you don't have room inside the house, consider going outside. There are many new options to bring in a detached office into your yard.
TRD INSIGHTS: BEHIND THE RISE OF THE GRANNY FLAT
Date: 07/23/20
Source: The Real Deal
In-laws may soon be moving out of the house, and into the shed. Accessory dwelling units, also known as “granny flats” or “in-law suites,” are small dwellings built on the same grounds as existing.
CREATIVE WAYS TO CARVE OUT A HOME OFFICE IN YOUR PLACE
Date: 07/22/20
Source: Realty Times
Read about trending home office ideas might help give you focus, especially if your remote work situation may not be as temporary as you first thought.
YOUR NEW HOME OFFICE MAY BE IN THE BACKYARD
Date: 07/20/20
Source: The Virginian-Pilot
From the time we hit ‘order’ to the time the shed was installed was a little over four weeks.
THE HOTTEST CRE TREND? A HOME OFFICE IN YOUR BACKYARD
Date: 07/18/20
Source: The Real Deal
Studio Shed offer structures that are small enough that they don't require building permits.
ARE SHE-SHEDS BECOMING THE NEW HOME OFFICE?
Date: 07/17/20
Source: Florida Realtors
The company Studio Shed, for example, sells prefabricated panels that can be shipped, built and assembled in a backyard to create a 100-square-foot home office.
STUDIO SHED SELLS PREFABRICATED BACKYARD STUDIOS
Date: 07/17/20
Source: Denver Channel 7 (ABC)
Using Studio Shed's Design Center tool, you can create a custom shed of your dreams
HOME OFFICES ARE SPROUTING IN THE BACKYARD
Date: 07/15/20
Source: Realtor Magazine
When space is tight or household noise is too loud, some homeowners are taking their office outside. The backyard home office is a growing trend.
WHY NOW, MORE THAN EVER, THE ADU IS THE FUTURE OF HOME
Date: 07/14/20
Source: Dwell
Studio Sheds make more sense than ever, whether you use it as a backyard office, intergenerational housing, or an accessory dwelling unit (ADU).
YOUR NEW HOME OFFICE MAY BE IN THE BACKYARD
Date: 07/14/20
Source: New York Times
As more Americans are working from home, backyard shed sales are booming.
YOUR NEW HOME OFFICE MAY BE IN THE BACKYARD
Date: 07/14/20
Source: The Entrepreneur Fund
Studio Shed, is a great alternative to an addition which can be disruptive, expensive and time-consuming.
THE MOVEMENT OF BACKYARD OFFICES: WHAT INVESTORS NEED TO KNOW
Date: 07/09/20
Source: Million Acres
The ongoing pandemic and remote-work policies have created a major shift in how we live and work.
THE DEMAND FOR BACKYARD SHEDS IS THROUGH THE ROOF. MEET THE ENTREPRENEUR TRYING TO MEET IT
Date: 07/07/20
Source: Inc.
Coronavirus cooped everyone up at home and now a backyard getaway went from a pleasant daydream to a 'when can I place my order' necessity for many.
BE IT FANCY OR HUMBLE, THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME OFFICE
Date: 07/06/20
Source: BizWest
COVID has changed the thinking around a home office as a nice to have to now a must have.
SHE SHEDS: PUTTING MAN CAVES TO SHAME
Date: 07/04/20
Source: Observer Reporter
An emerging trend in home design, the She Shed is the female-centric alternative to the popular man cave.
THESE TEN COZY ‘SHE SHEDS’ WILL CONVINCE YOU TO BUILD ONE IN YOUR BACKYARD, SEE THE PICS
Date: 06/27/20
Source: Positive Outlooks Blog
A she shed is a perfect option for those craving their own space.
GUIDE TO BUYING AN ADU IN CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY - NAPA, SONOMA, SANTA ROSA, PETALUMA
Date: 06/23/20
Source: Prefab Review
Studio Shed offers environmentally friendly and partially-customizable ADUs.
6 PREFAB SHED MAKERS CRAFTING CHIC MODERN ARCHITECTURE FOR YOUR BACKYARD
Date: 06/21/20
Source: My Modern Met
Studio Shed has models ranging from a Sprout Studio greenhouse to the Summit Series backyard guest space - something to fit your needs.
STUDIO SHED – THE PERFECT STUDIO IN BACKYARD SOLUTION
Date: 06/20
Source: Tag Level
Studio Shed has evolved to be a well-known leader in single room prefab structures, and has won numerous industry awards for their excellence in this field.
BACKYARD OFFICE SPACES GAINING POPULARITY AFTER CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Date: 06/18/20
Source: MSN
Backyard offices are a rising interest following the pandemic.
BACKYARD OFFICE SPACES GAINING POPULARITY AFTER CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Date: 06/18/20
Source: CNBC
Studio Shed Featured on CNBC, as office studios are on the rise.
WANT TO BUILD A BACKYARD GUEST HOUSE? HERE'S WHAT TO KNOW
Date: 06/18/20
Source: Yahoo News
Building your own guest house is easier than you think.
WANT TO BUILD A BACKYARD GUEST HOUSE? HERE'S WHAT TO KNOW
Date: 06/17/20
Source: House Beautiful
Studio Shed is a reconquiez as a top option when building a Backyard Guest House.
STUDIO SHED'S WORK AT HOME SOLUTION
Date: 06/05/20
Source: Boulder Daily
As increasingly more Americans are working from home, whether temporarily or for good, Studio Shed offers a solution.
5 GORGEOUS OFFICE SHEDS TO TAKE WORKING FROM HOME TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Date: 06/03/20
Source: Realtor.com
Highlighting the Studio Shed Signature Series and how it makes the pefect home office space! Easier and usually more affordable than building an addition to your home.
BEST FATHER'S DAY GIFTS
Date: 06/02/20
Source: Budsies Blog
If your dad needs a little extra space from the family during this social distancing time, build him the ultimate man cave from Studio Shed.
STUDIO SHED'S WORK AT HOME SOLUTION
Date: 06/01/20
Source: Travel Boulder
Work from home story featuring Studio Shed.
LOOKING FOR A HOME OFFICE? JOIN THE CROWD
Date: May 2020
Source: RE/MAX of Cherry Creek
Increased demand for home office...There’s the psychological separation that’s needed to get out and work, but I’m still on my property
13 QUARANTINE FATHER'S DAY IDEAS THAT ARE SO CREATIVE
Date: May 2020
Source: BestLife
Studio Shed talks how to build a man cave of his dreams for Father's Day.
19 BEST PRODUCTS TO TURN YOUR BACKYARD INTO A MINI OASIS
Date: May 2020
Source: Heavy
Studio Shed give advice on how to create a backyard oasis for summer.
6 PREFAB COMPANIES READY TO BUILD YOUR NEW BACKYARD OFFICE
Date: May 2020
Source: Dwell
Studio Shed makes the list of top prefab companies that offer a backyard home office solution
COMPANY PROFILE; GROWTH & INCREASED DEMAND
Date: May 2020
Source: CompanyWeek Newsletter
President and co-founder Mike Koenig, talks backyard offices, storage spaces, tiny homes and granny suites.
2020 LUXURY MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
Date: April 2020
Source: Upscale Living Magazine
Studio Shed allows the people to bring their dreams and ideas into the world through smart, well-designed, prefabricated backyard structures.
STUDIO SHED SEES DEMAND AS CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN REVEALS ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ADVANTAGES
Date: April 2020
Source: NewsBreak
Studio Shed has increase in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic, and more Americans working from home.
LOUISVILLE-BASED STUDIO SHED SEES DEMAND AS CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN REVEALS ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ADVANTAGES
Date: April 2020
Source: The Boulder Daily Camera
Pandemic impacts Studio Shed demand, as homeowners look to spend time outside their home.
LOUISVILLE-BASED STUDIO SHED SEES DEMAND AS CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN REVEALS ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ADVANTAGES
Date: April 2020
Source: Longmont Times-Call
Studio Shed, sees opportunity and need to relax building regulations following COVID.
BOULDER-COUNTY BASED SHED MAKER SEES DEMAND FOR BACKYARD HOME OFFICES
Date: April 2020
Source: Denver Business Journal
Studio Shed increases factory staff by 30% since the start of the pandemic.
5 COOL PREFAB BACKYARD SHEDS YOU CAN BUY RIGHT NOW
Date: March 2020
Source: Curbed
The Signature Series by Studio Shed makes the list of top rad prefab shed lines.
