Excerpt via our website ~ "This charming one-room design, with a loft, is a wonderful addition to your backyard (or remote location), as a guest cottage, pool house, workshop, cabana, or artist studio retreat. The loft space allows for added storage of seasonal items and/or a sleeping area." This design is available as cabin kits (estimated assembly time - 2 people, 40 hours), diy contemporary small home plans ($50), or a custom fully assembled small house.

Bruce Roadcap
Arts and crafts detached two-car carport photo in Houston

Inspiration for a small mediterranean dark wood floor front door remodel in Orange County with a dark wood front door

Example of a mountain style bedroom design in San Francisco

Small traditional gray two-story mixed siding house exterior idea in Minneapolis with a clipped gable roof and a shingle roof

A dual-purpose building: practical for extra storage and a safe place for the kids to play.
Shed - small craftsman detached shed idea in Dallas

This backwoods lodge is nothing short of a true mountain retreat. Hand Hewn Timbers and Locus Railing set the framework for the wrap-around porch overlooking the lake. Our custom cabinetry team crafted the kitchen cabinets, bar top and bathroom vanities. The inside on this home features a variety of our wall and ceiling materials. The walls are lined with our painted Barn Wood, Hayley Bark and Veneers. The vaulted ceiling is outfitted with our mixed Barn Wood to tie in the color variety and texture across the entire home. Photo by Kevin Meechan

It took a year and twelve revisions before this design was finalized. It makes very good use of the space while providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The 5’ double doors on the gable end are adequate for a lawn tractor, ATV, and/or firewood storage. With the addition of a workbench and cabinet space, the interior 8×10 can easily be converted into a potting area or workshop.

A tiny house/guest house we built. Right now the homeowners will be using the lower part of home to house a Razor and outdoor games for their grand-kids. It was wired to finish off in the future. The spiral stairway is galvanized steel --- should last a lifetime! The clock is outdoor rated and actually keeps time! We installed 2 round windows -- 1 3' (back - shown) and 1 4' (front). There is a gas stove inside. Photo Credit: 5foot20 design lounge

Cute custom built garden shed (10'x15") is a duplicate of the gorgeous lake home. Products: Double entry door; James Hardie HardieShingle siding; Buechel Fon Du Lac stone; Atlas Pinnacle shingles in Pewter; Azek trim; stamped concrete; Marvin windows; copper roof on cupola; copper finial. Design by Lorraine Bruce of Lorraine Bruce Design; Architectural Design by Helman Sechrist Architecture; General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Photos by Marie Kinney. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission.

As landscape architects, we use art and science to create a balance between your needs and wants and the limitations of the environment.
This is an example of a large backyard brick landscaping in Toronto.

Unique hobbit hole playhouses offer a creative backyard retreat for kids and grownups alike.
Mountain style gender-neutral kids' room photo in Houston

Freeman Construction Ltd
Inspiration for a small modern attached one-car carport remodel in Denver

With an attached full bath on the left, this k3 does double-duty as a living room and bedroom. Expansive deck with seating add to the indoor/outdoor experience.

Maritime Forest House screened in back porch, full width of house. Photo: Mark Lee
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless screened-in back porch remodel with decking and a roof extension

Barn - mid-sized country detached barn idea

Designed and Built by Keith Lewis. Reclaimed floor joists circa 1780, reclaimed barn board sheathing/siding circa 1850's, interior timber salvaged circa 1980's. Posts and live log rail cut from the edge of an orchard in Bolton MA and a tree on the property.

Craftsman Bungalow stained glass entry doors and lighting modeled after the Greene and Greene Gamble house. Barry Toranto Photography
Arts and crafts entryway photo in San Francisco

Lattice woodwork around deck
Inspiration for a large timeless backyard deck remodel in Milwaukee with a pergola