![A modern backyard shed with a potting room and bike storage.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/backyard-shed-potting-room-bike-storage-210720-215-01.jpg)
A multi-functional backyard shed was included in a landscape project by SHED Architecture & Design.
The backyard shed with an S-shaped layout has an exterior of weathered steel and Ipe wood, giving it a contemporary appearance that complements the surrounding garden fence.
![A modern backyard shed with a green roof, that's made from Ipe wood and weathered steel.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/modern-wood-backyard-shed-potting-room-bike-storage-210720-1030-02.jpg)
On the side closest to the yard, a large section of the wood exterior slides open to reveal a potting room. Inside, there’s plenty of shelving, lighting, and a potting bench with a sink.
![A modern backyard shed that hides a potting room behind a sliding door.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/modern-wood-backyard-shed-potting-room-210720-1030-03.jpg)
On the side of the shed that faces the street, there’s a storage room that opens the same way as the potting room. The storage space has enough room for bikes and paddles, as well as a couple of shelves.
![A modern backyard shed that hides a bike storage room behind a sliding door.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/modern-wood-backyard-shed-bike-storage-210720-1030-04.jpg)
The backyard shed also has a green roof that’s framed by the weathering steel, and can be seen from the upper story windows of the nearby house.
![A modern backyard shed with a green roof, that has an exterior of Ipe wood and weathered steel.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/modern-wood-backyard-shed-210720-1030-05.jpg)