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Built to Let the Light In
Flood your creative space with natural light. The Sun Studio surrounds you with windows: a row of transom glass up high, bright doors, and side windows. You are working in daylight from morning to close.
Base Size
Siding Color Samples
Estimated Total
$5,875.00
Flexible Payments
from $217.59/mo
*Pricing is for the base model and may not include everything showing on the image. All prices subject to change without notice and require Home Office approval.
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The Sun Studio - Built to Let the Light In
The Sun Studio is designed for work that depends on true daylight, not overhead bulbs. The dormer and transom doors keep the light even across the room instead of pooling near one window.
Every Prairie Built Barns structure can be delivered fully assembled and set on your property or built on site. We use premium materials, which can include LP SmartSide® engineered siding, pressure-treated skids, and quality flooring, to build structures that stand strong with minimal maintenance.
Imagine the Possibilities
Art & Craft Studio
Three transom windows in the dormer put even overhead daylight across the room, the light painters, quilters, and potters actually want, without a wall of glare.
Photography Equipment Storage
Keep cameras, lighting equipment, backdrops, props, and accessories organized, protected, and ready for your next project. The bright interior and thoughtful design make it easy to find what you need when inspiration strikes.
Potting & Growing Space
The dormer light and transom doors make this a genuine year-round growing room for seed starting, overwintering plants, and potting work.
Yoga, Studio & Practice Room
A clear floor, natural light, and separation from the house make it a straightforward space for yoga, dance, music practice, or recording.
Craft & Hobby Storage
Organize gardening supplies, craft materials, books, seasonal decor, and personal treasures in one beautifully designed space. With plenty of natural light and a welcoming design, it is easy to create a place that keeps your favorite belongings organized and close at hand.
The Sun Studio - Available Sizes
The Sun Studio comes in 8 standard sizes, from compact to roomier configurations with serious capacity. Every size features the same high-quality Prairie Built Barns construction. The listed price includes an extensive warranty, free delivery, and setup within 50 miles of your dealer.
Why Prairie Built Barns
A Better Buying Experience
From the first click to delivery day - an easy path to your perfect shed.
Also Known As
You may see this style called a studio shed, garden studio, sun shed, hobby shed, craft shed, or windowed studio shed. The common thread is light. Do your best work in a space that is as inspiring as it is practical. The Sun Studio was built for makers. Its signature dormer carries a row of high windows that pull daylight deep into the room, while transom doors and additional side windows keep every corner bright.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sun Studios
A Sun Studio is a light-focused shed with a raised dormer, three transom windows in the dormer, transom double doors, two 2-by-3-foot windows, and shutters on most widths.
Permit requirements vary by county and municipality. Generally, structures under 200 sq ft do not require a permit in most jurisdictions, but we always recommend checking with your local zoning office. Our team can provide documentation and specs needed for permit applications in most areas we serve.
Our delivery crews work efficiently to get your building placed and set up shortly after arrival and will call ahead to confirm site readiness. Buildings can be placed directly on the ground or on a prepared surface such as gravel or concrete. On-lot inventory sheds are typically delivered within 7-14 business days of purchase confirmation, while custom-ordered buildings generally require 21 business days for construction and delivery after approval. Please keep in mind that weather, demand, and other factors can affect our standard delivery windows.
Absolutely. Our interactive 3D Builder lets you customize everything from siding and trim colors to roofing, doors, windows, shelving, workbenches, insulation, and other attractive, practical features. Build exactly what you want, then use our online background image uploader to see it in your backyard.
Why Choose Prairie Built Barns?
20+
Years in Business
40,000+
Buildings Delivered
50mi
Free Delivery Radius
4.8★
Average Customer Rating
Prairie Built Barns has served homeowners, farmers, and small-business owners across the Midwest for over 20 years. Our commitment to quality materials, honest pricing, and exceptional service has made us one of the region’s most trusted shed builders.
Proudly Delivering Sun Studios Throughout Indiana, Illinois, Michigan & Ohio
Prairie Built Barns has proudly delivered sun studios to customers throughout Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio, from major cities to small towns, farms, rural properties, and businesses. The communities below are just a sample of the many areas we serve.