Contemporary style garden shed kit California 117 sq ft
Contemporary style garden shed kit California 117 sq ft
5/5 — 14 verified reviews

California 13 x 11 modern shed

  • 117 sq ft interior
  • 13′ × 11′ footprint
  • 7′6½″ walls
  • 4′4″ × 6′2″ dual-pane glass double door
  • All dimensions ↓
$8,895 Free shipping
Buy now, build later — or pick your delivery date and we hold the kit

Three things to know before you buy

  • 1
    You'll need a level base. Gravel, slab or deck blocks — sized 12′1″ × 10′1¼″. Not included.
  • 2
    Roof boards are included; the top layer isn't. The 4° slope needs metal, rolled or PVC roofing — shingles won't shed water at that pitch.
  • 3
    It arrives as sanded, kiln-dried, untreated spruce. Bare wood has no weather protection, so stain or paint it within the first few weeks — you pick the color.
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Talk to a real person — start to finish Sizing, foundation, delivery — call 1-800-590-2508. We pick up.
  • 1-year warranty on parts & workmanship
  • Sustainably harvested spruce
  • Free shipping, 48 states
  • DIY build, 2 days

Size & specs

Every dimension, drawn to scale.

The measurement to get right first is the foundation — 12′1″ × 10′1¼″. The inside floor and every other number are below.

Dimensioned drawing — outside front & sidePerson 5′9″ shown for scale
Footprint — top view, inside dimensions117 sq ft inside

Shed videos

Hear it from someone who built one.

Customer story

Transforming Your Backyard: HighDep Wellness Team Creates Stunning Reception Office in a Garden Shed

An insightful conversation with Julissa and Robert from @highd...

Watch on YouTube ↗

In the box — and not

One pallet. Almost everything.

Every wood part is pre-cut to size. Three things are deliberately left to you, because climate and taste vary too much to ship one answer.

Included in the kit

  • Double tongue-&-groove wall panelsSustainably harvested Norway spruce, untreated
  • Roof boards, floor kit & joistsT&G spruce floor on pressure-treated joists
  • French double door, lock & keys4′4″ × 6′2″ dual-pane glass
  • 4 dual-pane windows2 fixed front + 2 opening side windows, front or back placement
  • All hardware, manual & blueprintPlus the full video library — build in 2 days

You'll add — and roughly what it costs

  • Foundation DIY $250–700 · pro slab $1,200–2,500Level, well-drained, 12′1″ × 10′1¼″. Built before the pallet arrives — size it in the foundation calculator.
  • Roofing material $200–600The 4° slope needs metal, rolled or PVC roofing — shingles won't shed water at that pitch.
  • Stain or paint $100–3001–2 gallons outside, about a gallon inside, and a quart for trims and floors. Try the colors on the 3D model before you buy a can.

Typical owner-built total: the kit price plus $550–$1,600 in materials. Hiring out the base and the build adds roughly $2,700–$5,500.

Price my project — free calculator Numbers feel fuzzy? Call 1-800-590-2508 and we'll walk it with you.

Make it yours

Put the light where you want it.

One kit, 4 factory-verified layouts. Tap one to compare, or inspect it in 3D — the choice is you decide during assembly, at no extra cost.

Tall window · Double door · Tall window
Tall window · Double door · Tall window Centered front wall with both side-wall windows toward the front.

Every layout is a complete, factory-verified arrangement — rendered from the same CAD geometry as the assembly manual.

Add-ons

Compatible accessories.

Before you commit

Answer it yourself, in five minutes.

Four free tools, no signup — sized and priced for this exact model.

Foundation Foundation calculator Pick your base and floor build-up; get the shopping list, the cut list and block spacing for a 13′ × 11′. Size my base → Real size See it in your yard Scan with your phone and stand the shed on your lawn at full size. The honest way to know whether 117 sq ft is enough. Open true-size preview ↗ Budget Project cost calculator Kit plus foundation, roofing, stain, insulation and add-ons — the all-in number, with monthly financing. Price my project → Color Paint it in 3D Repaint this model — walls, trims, floors, ceilings — from 840 finishes, then spin it. Try finishes ↓

Every SolidBuild shed has its own 3D model. Open it in a new tab ↗

From our warehouse to your curb

Delivery, then a weekend.

Step 1

Order — on your schedule

Buy now, build later: tell us when you want delivery and we hold the kit. Free shipping in the lower 48.

Step 2

Arrives in 1–3 weeks

One flat-packed pallet, about 2,260 lbs, every board pre-cut to size.

Step 3

Curbside drop-off

The dispatcher calls to agree a window. The pallet is too big for a liftgate, so it comes off by hand — plan on two people for about an hour. Driver-assisted unloading and expedited delivery can be added for a fee; ask us for a quote when you order.

Step 4

Build it — 2 days

Check the pallet against the packing list in the first 30 days — anything damaged or missing ships free. Boards interlock tongue-and-groove; no framing skills needed. Manual, blueprint and video library included.

Tight street, steep drive, or an island address? Call before ordering — we'll check the route with the carrier so there are no surprises on the day.

Customer reviews

What shed owners say.

5 out of 514 verified reviews
customer ★★★★★

Love my She Shed! Great product Easy delivery...Love my…

“Love my new office at my home..super quality and super easy to build.Great product Easy delivery...Love my shed.”

Verified buyer · 26th May 2025
Julia Choy ★★★★★

i enjoyed the product and the customer support

“i enjoyed the product and the customer support , they are always willing to help. it is not that easy to put it up. if took 2 contractors 4 days to finish and 3 days painting. i have not i installed a roof yet. hire a electrician to put wire to the 4 corners and we put the light fixture outside it is not a shed , it is a nice room , so many of my friend went to move in. lol”

Verified buyer · 29th Jan 2025
Noel ★★★★★

Excellent product

“Excellent product. Excellent service. Everything from the initial buying experience to delivery and then any questions during assembly”

Verified buyer · 16th Dec 2024
Michael Kenney ★★★★★

Amazing!!!

“The service and product exceeded expectations!”

Verified buyer · 11th Dec 2024
John Madden ★★★★★

I am a custom home builder

“I am a custom home builder. The shed went together flawlessly. A close friend and cabinet maker recommended Solid Build to me after buying one for his wife to use as her office. Loved the creativity in the engineering of how all the parts fit interlocking together. Anyone can assemble these. No cutting necessary. Well thought out. I highly recommend this product. Love and highly recommend this shed. Well made, solid wood, beautiful. Also so easy to install. ”

Verified buyer · 1st Nov 2024
Irina D ★★★★★

I purchased the California model for my…

“I purchased the California model for my backyard in San Mateo and I’m absolutely thrilled with it. It’s beautiful, was easy for my handyman to build, and smells fantastic with beautiful wood. We had a couple of questions and the customer service was fantastic, very quick to answer and helpful and friendly. I wholeheartedly recommend this company if you want a beautiful solid wood shed! Absolutely beautiful when built, we use it for a combination gym and she-shed. I do Pilates in it every week and love it so much!”

Verified buyer · 11th Oct 2024

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions.

At 117 sq ft this model sits under the 120 sq ft threshold most US counties use, so a permit usually isn't required. Rules vary by county and HOA, so one call to your local building department settles it. Every kit includes a blueprint you can hand them if plans are asked for.
A level, well-drained base sized 12′1″ × 10′1¼″, flat within ¼″. A compacted gravel pad, deck blocks or a timber frame all work; a concrete slab is the premium route but is not required. Most owners do it in an afternoon for $250–$700. The foundation calculator gives you the shopping list and cut list.
The 4° slope needs metal, rolled or PVC roofing — shingles won't shed water at that pitch. Budget $200–600 for the roofing. Roof boards themselves are included in the kit.
Most owners finish in 2 days with basic tools — hammer, drill, level, ladder. The wall boards interlock tongue-and-groove, so no framing skills are needed. Manual, blueprint and video library are included, and the support line answers mid-build questions.
Yes. Insulate the roof above the T&G boards under your roofing layer, and the floor between the joists. The walls are solid 1⅜″ (34 mm) double T&G spruce with good thermal mass; pair with a mini-split for full climate control.
Yes — most office and studio builds do. Conduit surface-mounts neatly along the solid wood walls with clips, so no in-wall channels are needed and the wiring stays inspectable. Plan the trench or overhead run before the build. A shed under 120 sq ft rarely needs a building permit, but the electrical work usually does — ask your city whether it wants a permit and an inspection.
Free curbside freight in the lower 48. One flat-packed pallet of about 2,260 lbs arrives 1–3 weeks after ordering; the dispatcher calls first to agree a window. The pallet is too big for a liftgate, so it comes off by hand, board by board — plan on two people for about an hour. Driver-assisted unloading and expedited delivery can be added for a fee; ask us for a quote when you order.
The two opening side windows install toward the front or the back of the side walls — you decide during assembly, at no cost. The French door and the two tall front windows are engineered into the front wall panel and cannot move. An add-on double window ($495) can go into either side wall.
Call 1-800-590-2508 ext. 1 within 30 days of delivery and the replacement part ships free within 10 business days. The 1-year limited warranty covers manufacturing and workmanship defects.

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Second-guessing the size?

The nearest neighbors.

Same build, same wood — only the footprint changes.

One size downAspen 12′ × 10′103 sq ft · 14 sq ft smallerA hundred and three square feet with a wide glazed front — the middle size, and the one that fits most gardens without dominating them.See it →
You're looking atCalifornia 13′ × 11′117 sq ftFour windows you can aim, a French door, and light from morning to evening. The model people send us photos of.
One size upOptima 12′ × 12′136 sq ft · 19 sq ft moreThe big one — 136 sq ft under a gable roof, square enough to take a full workbench down one wall and still park the mower.Over the 120 sq ft permit line in most counties — check first.See it →

Still torn? Call 1-800-590-2508 — tell us the room you want and we'll tell you which one fits it.

Environmental commitment

25 trees planted with every purchase.

Every order plants 25 trees through the Cauvery Calling movement. The shed itself is slow-grown Norway spruce from our own family mill, sustainably harvested and milled to order.

Sustainably harvestedFamily mill25 trees per shed
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