Outbuildings 174 Stories

In 2016, Houzz readers found inspiration in a wide range of creative outbuildings

Room of the Day Room of the Day: Finnish-Inspired Sauna in the Woods

A rustic sauna cabin in the Catskills has room for 12 to sit and soak up the heat

Outbuildings A Backyard Horse Barn Becomes a Home Office and Guest Quarters

An architect in New York’s Hudson Valley bridges past and present with a rustic design for a workspace and a den

A Magical Tree House Lights Up for Christmas

By Sarah Greenman

From the Most Popular file: An incredible tree house takes things up a notch for the holidays. See how it came to be

Outbuildings A Storybook Potting Shed Rises From a Dirt Lot

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Breathtaking views and specialty materials create a memorable structure on a working avocado farm

Outbuildings 10 Ways to Revamp Your Garden Shed

By Egon Walesch

Give your backyard structure a little TLC and reap the rewards

Outbuildings Shed of the Week: In Kansas, an Architect’s Modern Home Studio

This backyard outbuilding used for work is designed for privacy, comfort and utility

Outbuildings Shed of the Week: A Little Taste of Home

An Atlanta storage shed borrows details from the main house while still looking distinct

Studios and Workshops A Fresh Angle on a Backyard Studio

By Susan Redman

This home office in a tropical grove leans on lofty angular architecture to make a bright and stylish statement

Porch of the Week A Summer House With Prairie School Style

A free-standing screened-in pavilion provides a summer getaway in this couple’s Minnesota backyard

Outbuildings A Kentucky Garden Shed With a Planted Roof

Sedums help prevent runoff and add a green touch to this charming backyard building