Video description: see a time lapse video an unused garden shed that is transformed into a guesthouse that has a modern farmhouse meets cozy, bohemian cottage feel on a budget.. Facts on shed style homes. shed style homes emerged from the designs of modern homes in the 1960s and 70s. the trend toward environmentalism contributed to the style's popularity due to its rustic and woodsy characteristics. though they were built throughout the country, shed style homes were most common in the western and southwestern u.s.. Shed style refers to a style of architecture that makes use of single-sloped roofs (commonly called "shed roofs").. the style originated from the designs of architects charles willard moore and robert venturi in the 1960s. their works were influential to the style that would include the sea ranch in california (moore), and the vanna venturi house (venturi)..