24 Backyard Beauties: Granny Flats, Tiny Houses and Sheds
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Are you desperate for more space but not in a position to renovate? A backyard room could be your answer, whether it’s in the form of a granny flat or studio in a compact inner-city backyard, or a converted shed out the back of a vast country property. Here are 24 backyard accommodation ideas from around the world to fuel your design thinking.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work, including their contact numbers, by clicking on an image.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work, including their contact numbers, by clicking on an image.
…Here’s a peek inside that delightful tiny house.
2. Curve appeal. Worcestershire, UK
Designer: Bayswater Interiors
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Designer: Bayswater Interiors
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3. Coastal flair. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Adriano Pupilli Architects
Designer: Adriano Pupilli Architects
4. Pared-back sophistication. Montana, USA
Designer: The Construction Group Montana
Designer: The Construction Group Montana
…Take a look inside.
5. Rustic charm. Manchester, UK
6. Pitch perfect. Dunedin, New Zealand
Designer: Bennie Builders
Designer: Bennie Builders
7. Snuggle in. Portland, USA
8. Off-road luxury. Oregon, USA
Designer: Tru Form
Designer: Tru Form
…Here’s the kitchen and living area.
9. How to make an entrance. Seattle, USA
Designer: Board & Vellum
Designer: Board & Vellum
10. Nested in nature. Oxfordshire, UK
Designer: StuartBarr Construction Design Renovation
Designer: StuartBarr Construction Design Renovation
11. All the right stuff. Kent, UK
Designer: Fable & Base
Designer: Fable & Base
12. Reading retreat. Oregon, USA
Designer: Eric Meglasson
Designer: Eric Meglasson
13. Bright + breezy. San Francisco
Designer: McDunn ADUs
Designer: McDunn ADUs
14. A space to chillax. London, UK
Designer: Office Sian Architecture + Design
Designer: Office Sian Architecture + Design
15. Tiny + terrific. Portland, USA
Designer: SBaird Design
Designer: SBaird Design
16. Minimalist magic. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Mirabuild
Designer: Mirabuild
17. Natural touches. Sacramento, USA
Designer: Novoya Design + Construction
Designer: Novoya Design + Construction
18. A dreamy escape. Washington, USA
Designer: Meditch Murphey Architects
Designer: Meditch Murphey Architects
…Take a look at the interior.
19. Shabby chic. Bath, UK
20. Garden glory. Toronto, Canada
Designer: BLDG Workshop
Designer: BLDG Workshop
21. Garage makeover. Portland, USA
Designer: Dyer Studio
Designer: Dyer Studio
22. Old-world charm. Little Rock, USA
Designer: Johnson Consulting
Designer: Johnson Consulting
…Enjoy a peek inside the bedroom.
23. White out. Vancouver, Canada
Designer: Cal Platinum Construction Group
Designer: Cal Platinum Construction Group
…Take a closer look at the kitchen and dining space.
How Do I… Decorate a Small Open-Plan Living Space?
How Do I… Decorate a Small Open-Plan Living Space?
24. Well-grounded. Auchterarder, Scotland
Designer: JML Garden Rooms
Your turn
Which of these 24 garden rooms appeals to you the most? Tell us in the Comments below, like this story, save the images for inspiration, and join the conversation.
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Designer: JML Garden Rooms
Your turn
Which of these 24 garden rooms appeals to you the most? Tell us in the Comments below, like this story, save the images for inspiration, and join the conversation.
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Designer: Couvaras Architects