A Gorgeous Backyard Home Gym

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – Mitch had double hip surgery about two weeks before the pandemic started. Like most people in the ‘before times,’ Mitch and his wife, Joanne, rearranged their current living situation to accommodate a temporary lifestyle change.

“As rehab plans had to change, my wife kindly offered up her small office so I could set up a home gym. A year and a half later, she nicely informed me my time was up,” Mitch recounts.

And so, the search began in earnest to find ideas for the perfect backyard gym to add more space to their home. After shopping around the competition, Mitch and Joanne decided that, to build a home gym with the quality and aesthetic they wanted for a space, Modern Shed would be the only solution for them.

“Trevor at Modern Shed was sensational in helping me design, transport and support our purchase of a 120 square foot unit with the goal of matching our existing home. He was particularly helpful at navigating pandemic-related supply chain and freight issues,” Mitch beams.

Mitch and Joanne’s Modern Shed is a 10×12’ structure with fixed and single-hung windows, French doors in front and side entrances for natural lighting and accessibility. They also used the same cedar shingle siding they have on their home to finish the look to fit perfectly into the aesthetic of the surroundings. They have filled their space with their favorite exercise equipment and love to use their home gym as a quiet escape into the serene.

“Bottom line, we have high-quality additional space comparable to our existing home for about 1/2 to 1/4 the cost had we built from scratch. Not only do we get to remain in our home with this extra space, but the structure can come with us if we ever do relocate. Trevor and Modern Shed have my highest recommendation!”

To learn more about how Modern Shed can give you the space and freedom you need, connect with our Design Pros today!