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5 Creative Studios and Cabins Right in the Backyard
Artists and writers find inspiration in these outbuildings — and they just might kindle your own creative pursuits
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
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Sometimes when you want to get creative, you have to leave the house. This can be mighty inconvenient, as crowds of angry latte swillers don't take too kindly to you and your laptop hogging a four-top table at Starbucks for eight hours a day.
See how homeowners have found unique ways to add creative getaways to their own properties, in the form of outbuildings like studios and cabins. A few double as guest houses, while one is a simple garden shed with a few modern comforts like insulation and electric outlets. Would one of these retreats clear up your creative blocks?
See how homeowners have found unique ways to add creative getaways to their own properties, in the form of outbuildings like studios and cabins. A few double as guest houses, while one is a simple garden shed with a few modern comforts like insulation and electric outlets. Would one of these retreats clear up your creative blocks?
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| On this beautiful property in Mill Valley, California, Feldman Architecture designed two cabins for creative pursuits that blend into the woods and the hillside. |
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| The upper cabin serves as an art studio. |
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| The lower cabin is a yoga studio; relaxation and inspiration begin atop its living roof. See more about these two woodland cabins |
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The architects at Bertram Architects made the most of a Hollywood actor, writer and producer's property's setting behind Los Angeles' Griffith Park, nestling this modern cabin into the hillside and making the most of the amazing views.
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| The house serves as a writing studio and guest house, inspiring the owner and guests with its expansive views. |
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| The exterior of the outbuilding blends in with the landscape. The deck on the left provides an outdoor work and social space. See the rest of this modern cabin |
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| Two landscape designers share this studio building in Texas. There is a garage beneath the studio space. Mell Lawrence Architects carefully sited and shaped the building as an appropriate sculptural element in the garden. |
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The owners are avid gardeners, so transitioning from indoors to out is a snap.
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Houzz contributor John Hill describes the studio as "heavy and textured on the outside but light and smooth on the inside." Making the most of natural light was an important consideration in the design.
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| Cathy Schwabe designed this versatile cabin in Northern California to serve as a photography studio, a spot for writers' retreats and a dining room (indoors or out) for large gatherings of family and friends. |
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| Sliding doors conceal workstations when the owners want to use the cabin for social events. |
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| The building was designed for working in solitude, for a couple to collaborate on creative projects together and for big groups to glean inspiration from one another, then celebrate when the work is complete. See the rest of this retreat |
| Challenged by 150 square feet and a $16,000 budget, architect Gurmeet Sian used hardware store materials to create this garden shed retreat for two freelance writers in London. |
| Sian prioritized sustainability and cost when choosing the materials, which are inexpensive, durable sheets and rough-sawn wood. |
| A long skylight at the back provides natural light to the rustic workspace. See the rest of this studio |
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Anita Roll Murals Love the Feldman Architecture cabins!
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SPACIFY INC, Pretty Cabins Becky Harris!
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Rough Linen I have two criteria: it needs to be cool and airy (can't think in heat), and a bit grotty. A creative cabin in no place for housekeeping!
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CAROLE MEYER Drool, drool! I want/need one!
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Hides and Co. Oh to have that art studio! I'm always intrigued with artist's spaces.
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Sesshu Design Associates, Ltd These are all amazing spaces - but I especially love the artist retreat and yoga studio! The living roof is gorgeous and the perfect way to start your zen mood
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