About this shed
This small modern garden shed was built for a brand-new, ultra-modern house in North Burnaby, and it was designed to match. At 6′ x 5′ (30 sq/ft), it has clear cedar tongue-and-groove siding, smooth panels, a black double door and clerestory windows under a single-slope roof. It sits at the end of a narrow side yard, at the back corner of the house.
A shed that matches the house
The house uses warm cedar, light panels and dark trim, so the shed does too. The clear cedar wraps one side and frames the black doors, and the clerestory windows let light in without giving up wall space for tools.
A shed this small fits where a bigger one can’t, like the end of a side yard. It holds garden tools, a mower and outdoor gear.
Built in the shop and delivered
The shed was built and finished in the shop, then delivered on a trailer and set in place at the end of the side yard.
| Location | North Burnaby, BC |
|---|---|
| Size | 6′ x 5′ (30 sq/ft) |
| Use | Garden storage |
| Siding | 4″ clear cedar tongue-and-groove and smooth Hardie panels |
| Roof | Single-slope shed roof, Galvalume |
| Overhangs | Front 12″; sides 6″ |
| Doors | Painted solid fibreglass double doors |
| Windows | Clerestory windows |
| Power and heat | No |
More photos
The photos below show the finished shed, its doors and inside, the side yard and path, and the house it was built to match.
What to plan before building a small garden shed
Small sheds are simple, but a few choices make them work better and look right next to the house.
- Size: a 6′ x 5′ shed fits narrow side yards and still holds a mower and hand tools.
- Match the house: use the same siding, colours or trim as the house so the shed looks planned.
- Doors: double doors make it easy to get a mower or wheelbarrow in and out.
- Light: clerestory windows bring in daylight without taking wall space.
- Access: a path of stepping stones keeps feet and tools out of the mud.
Frequently asked questions
How big is this shed?
It’s 6 feet by 5 feet, which is 30 sq/ft of floor space.
What is the siding?
Four-inch clear cedar tongue-and-groove and smooth Hardie panels.
Do you need a permit for a small shed in Burnaby?
Burnaby’s own documents don’t state a permit-free size for small sheds, but zoning rules for height and setbacks apply to every shed. See Burnaby Shed Regulations and check with the City.
Can a shed like this be built bigger?
Yes. The same style works in other sizes. Check the Maximum Shed Size Without a Permit guide before choosing one.
More outbuildings to explore
Browse more Backyard Outbuildings, see the 4×4 Shou Sugi Ban Smokehouse, or check the Shed Rules by City.