Backyard Studios42 Stories
Houzz ToursA Homeowner Loved His New ADU So Much, He Moved In
This backyard cottage in Seattle has room for working, exercising and entertaining
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Outbuildings4 Creative ADUs Offer Small-Space Living Ideas
Thanks to smart design and efficient space planning, these compact secondary units feel light, airy and inviting
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Houzz CallShow Us Your In-Law Unit, Backyard Cottage or Guesthouse
Do you have an ADU, or accessory dwelling unit, on your property or have you recently installed one? We want to see!
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Greenhouses7 One-of-a-Kind Greenhouses for Gardening and More
These greenhouses are personalized to their owners’ interests, whether vegetable growing or tea drinking
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OutbuildingsA Dream Backyard Getaway for Seattle Book Lovers
Modern finishes and a focused palette keep this multifunctional indoor-outdoor living space clean and beautiful
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Most PopularPick Your Favorite: Sheds for Every Kind of Garden
Add a personalized touch to your backyard with a shed that complements your home’s style and your taste
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My HouzzMy Houzz: Sweet Yard With Fresh Floral Accents in Alabama
A designer transforms her overgrown backyard with a cottage-style home office, a deck and a play area for the kids
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Studios and WorkshopsA Fresh Angle on a Backyard Studio
This home office in a tropical grove leans on lofty angular architecture to make a bright and stylish statement
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Most PopularHow to Add a Backyard Shed for Storage or Living
Need a home office, a playspace or extra room for your stuff? Learn about off-the-shelf, prefab and custom sheds
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Studios and WorkshopsStudio Tour: A Painter’s View From on Top of the World
This colorful artist’s space in Australia sits up high and opens up to inspiring views of the Queensland rainforest
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My HouzzMy Houzz: Meditation Room Made With Reclaimed Windows
An Oregon artist builds her dream — a Bali-inspired glass-enclosed spirit house
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