Outbuildings168 Stories
Outbuildings4 ADUs Just Right for Multigenerational Living
Aging-in-place features, space-saving ideas and stylish details help keep families together without overcrowding
Full StoryOutbuildings4 Versatile Backyard Cottages Offer Space-Maximizing Ideas
See how these smaller-scale spaces support main homes for entertaining, hosting overnight guests or hanging out
Full StoryOutbuildingsTour a Relocated Log Cabin in Virginia Horse Country
An architect and contractor rebuild a historical structure and make it a relaxing retreat and gathering spot
Full StoryGarage ConversionsJapanese Design Influences in a California ADU
A design-build firm found on Houzz looks to a family’s Japanese heritage for the new energy-efficient backyard home
Full StoryOutbuildingsFamily Gatherings in Argentina Inspire a Pavilion and Guesthouse
A new yard adds room for hosting, swimming and bringing part of one homeowner’s culture to her family’s Seattle home
Full StorySmall HomesThoughtful ADU Expands a Small Lot’s Potential
An architect makes the most of local ordinances allowing two homes and owners on one property in Princeton, New Jersey
Full StoryOutbuildingsHouzz Tour: Birdhouse-Like ADU Built Around a Tree
In Austin, Texas, a playful 900-square-foot accessory dwelling unit maximizes a small budget and footprint
Full StoryOutbuildingsADUs That Turned Out So Well the Homeowners Moved In
These backyard buildings were so enticing they inspired homeowners to embrace a dramatic downsizing
Full StoryGarage ConversionsBefore and After: 3 Garages Transformed Into Living Spaces
See how pros turned homeowners’ detached garages into finished spaces outfitted for living, working and playing
Full StoryOutbuildingsNew ADU for Indoor-Outdoor Entertaining and Overnight Guests
A design-build firm creates a backyard hideaway with a full kitchen, a pass-through bar window and a patio
Full StoryOutbuildingsBeautiful Poolside Pavilion and Guesthouse for Open-Air Living
A design-build firm helps a family make the most of its Illinois property and prepare for future lifestyle changes
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