DIY shed kit
MCM style garden studio shed California
This premium wood garden shed is a mix of the two most popular shed models, which features four tall windows and a French double door. The functional side windows can be interchangeably installed towards the front or back of the shed, giving furniture placement and lighting flexibility. With just under 120 sq ft of floor area, this shed kit offers enough room for your hobbies, home office, or even a queen-size bedroom.
- 117 sq ft inside
- 13′ × 11′ nominal size
- 8′6⅜″ peak height
- 1:12 roof pitch
- All specs ↓
Three things to know before you buy
- 1Plan a level base. A gravel pad, slab or deck blocks sized 12′1″ × 10′1¼″ — the foundation is not part of the kit.
- 2The roof boards come with it; the roofing layer does not. The 1:12 slope needs a membrane, rolled or metal roof — shingles are not allowed below 2:12.*
- 3Protect the wood in the first weeks. The spruce arrives sanded, kiln-dried and untreated — stain or paint it soon after the build, in the color you pick. See our Paint and Stain Guide.
* Buy roll roofing or clear panels whose sheet says 1:12, and seal every lap on screw-down metal. See our roofing guide.
See every measurement →Estimate only, not an order: we ship the kit and add-ons; the foundation, roofing and stain come from your local store.
- 1-year warranty on parts & workmanship
- Free shipping, 48 states
- DIY build, 2 days
- Sustainably harvested Norway spruce
About this shed
The details.
This premium wood garden shed is a mix of the two most popular shed models, which features four tall windows and a French double door. The functional side windows can be interchangeably installed towards the front or back of the shed, giving furniture placement and lighting flexibility. With just under 120 sq ft of floor area, this shed kit offers enough room for your hobbies, home office, or even a queen-size bedroom.
- The shed comes with complete windows and doors, roof boards, T&G floor, and all hardware.
- Assembly may take 8-20 hours, depending on your skill level, but you only need a few basic tools to assemble this beautiful garden shed.
Your new shed will have to be stained or painted to protect it from the elements. You may choose traditional products at your local hardware store, or explore some greener options.
This shed requires roofing - any flat roof systems, metal roofing, rolled roofing, or PVC roofing are great options. Shingles are not suitable for a structure with a low-slope flat roof.
In stock, expected delivery within 3 weeks, depending on your location.
- 117 sq ft area;
- 52-inch wide, 6' 4" double door;
- Flexible side window placement - can sit at the front or back;
- 2 windows fixed, 2 windows tilt or swing open;
- 2 ft overhang;
- Includes T&G solid wood roof boards, T&G solid wood floor, and all hardware. Does not include foundation, roofing materials or paint;
- Premium double Tongue & Groove wood construction;
- Easy DIY assembly in 1-2 days (only basic tools and 2 crafty adults required);
- Comprehensive assembly manual included;
- Add-on double window;
- Flower box for the double window;
- Window shutters;
- Veranda deck;
- Shed assembly video library;
- Foundation information;
- FAQ page;
- Shipping information;
- About insulation, electrical and other modifications;
We donate 25 trees in your name to the Cauvery Calling movement for each purchase made.
Financing by Klarna available at checkout.
We offer a 1-year limited warranty for defects in manufacturing and workmanship. This warranty does not include costs incurred for customer installations.
In the event of a missing or broken piece, please call the SolidBuild customer support at (800) 590-2508, ext. 1 within 30 days of the delivery of your purchase.
We are committed to sending you replacement parts free of charge, within 10 business days of this notification. If the shed is assembled past the 30-day mark, we will most certainly work with you to help you sort it out, but expect a small fee to cover the cost of the replacement part shipping.
Specifications
The numbers.
- Nominal size
- 13′ × 11′
- Exterior (actual)
- 12′8¾″ × 10′9⅛″
- Interior floor
- 11′10″ × 9′10″
- Floor area
- 117 sq ft
- Wall height
- 7′6½″
- Peak height
- 8′6⅜″
- Foundation target
- 12′1″ × 10′1¼″
- Roof pitch
- 1:12
- Roof area
- 166 sq ft
- Walls
- 1⅜″ (34 mm) double T&G
- Door (W × H)
- 4′8″ × 6′5″ dual-pane glass
- Windows
- 1′ 10″ x 6′ 2″ with dual-pane glass, 2 functional, 2 fixed; flexible placement
- Wind / snow
- 70 mph · 19 lbs/sq ft
- Kit weight
- 2,260 lbs, one pallet
- Assembly
- 2 days
- Warranty
- 1-year limited
- Blueprint
- Download the PDF
- SKU
- clf341311-l
Same kit as the California model page — it adds the size drawings, the paint studio and a true-size AR preview. Questions about fit or your site? Call 1-800-590-2508.
Video
See it in action.
Transforming Your Backyard: HighDep Wellness Team Creates Stunning Reception Office in a Garden Shed
An insightful conversation with Julissa and Robert from @phase...
Watch on YouTube ↗Add-ons
Add-ons for the California.
Add them to the same order as the kit, or most of them later — each one links to its own page and price.
Customer reviews
What shed owners say.
Well designed cabin for multipurpose use
“Excellent, clean and open design with sufficient light and ventilation. Large entrance door and two side windows that one could walk through, give a great look and ventilation scope. Pricing is well balanced and customer service is great. Helpline will answer the call, either directly or post voice mail! Do try the California shed if you are looking for your own office, as well as a multi-purpose room to use for entertaning friends, doing your own meditation, music or reading, and more! Great design of cabin, good material quality, easy to assemble, good customer service. We use it for multiple purposes - office/work, entertainment, meditation, music, casual meetings and gossips!:-) Igna at SolidBuildWood.com has been superhelpful and is always there to answer your queries and doubts. I would highly recommend getting your next dream cabin from SBW!”
Verified buyer · 13th Jul 2024Everyone was super responsive
“We built this to use as an office/studio. It’s amazing! It really fit our needs and is beautiful!Everyone was super responsive and helpful!”
Verified buyer · 26th Jun 2024Would Do It Again
“Wow!!!! Exceptional company and product. Ordered and was delivered in 1 week! That’s not a typo…. Hardest part was prep work before hand. Kit arrived beautifully packaged. Would recommend you have a few friends handy for unloading pallet. I’m a 63 year old woman and after the joists and subflooring (subflooring not included) were down it almost build itself. Being a 63 year old woman I packed each piece out to poolside and in 4.5 hours had it assemble to over windows and doors single handed. Husband helped put in windows and door frame..and we completed the gable and roofing together on day 2. If you were starting from a new concrete pad this could have been up in a day. The Norwegian spruce is fragrant and absolutely love the finish on interior and exterior. Would definitely buy from Solid Build again! We had a mini split installed and it will let me use this “Studio” in Arizona year round. Love it!”
Verified buyer · 10th Apr 2024We absolutely LOVE our shed!
“We are extremely happy with our California shed. It was easy to put together and the instructions were 98% correct and easy to follow. Where instructions were lacking, common sense and logic saved the day. One small wall piece was missing but we had an extra long piece so it was easy to cut one to size. We live in California and the earth moves a lot, so we built our own gravel foundation for the shed as extra earthquake protection. We also added a thick rubber roof and painted it, and it survived the winter rain without a leak or crack. We are impressed with how sturdy the shed is. We were both moving about a lot on the roof when we added the rubber roofing, and it did not budge. Inside, the wood is beautiful and light and smells wonderfully. We love the light that comes through the French doors and the four tall windows and are glad that we chose this particular configuration (the California shed). We were going to use this shed for storage but love it so much that we instead are going to use it for reading and taking coffee breaks from gardening.”
Verified buyer · 25th Feb 2024Love the shed
“Love the shed. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The wood was of good quality with no significant warping or flaws. The delivery went smoothly and the design is great.”
Verified buyer · 7th Jan 2024Best backyard shed ever
“Although this was one of the least expensive options I considered for a backyard studio, I really feel it was the best choice. I love the design of my California modern shed. The cute little scallop details are awesome. And it came standard with a lot of things that were $$$ add-ons at other companies, like windows that open and double French doors. I also love that it’s non-toxic and eco-friendly. It took a bit of work to get it installed (foundation, roof, paint) and you have to be aware that it’s a living structure and sort of moves a bit over time. But it’s so nice sitting inside and looking out through the double doors into my yard, while my dog guards my privacy lol. I’m glad I chose this company.”
Verified buyer · 10th Apr 2023Read all SolidBuild reviews on Trustpilot · Customer video stories
Common questions
Before you order.
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.


