Outbuildings164 Stories

Lucky grandchildren get a camp all to themselves, thanks to tents and a bathhouse with beds in their grandparents’ backyard

See how an inventive work-from-home designer made an office from a greenhouse, for some inspired thinking in the backyard

This sinuous structure in a London backyard supports gardening and writing in a most unusual fashion

A new yard adds room for hosting, swimming and bringing part of one homeowner’s culture to her family’s Seattle home

An architect makes the most of local ordinances allowing two homes and owners on one property in Princeton, New Jersey

In Austin, Texas, a playful 900-square-foot accessory dwelling unit maximizes a small budget and footprint

These backyard buildings were so enticing they inspired homeowners to embrace a dramatic downsizing

See how pros turned homeowners’ detached garages into finished spaces outfitted for living, working and playing

A design-build firm creates a backyard hideaway with a full kitchen, a pass-through bar window and a patio

A design-build firm helps a family make the most of its Illinois property and prepare for future lifestyle changes

A 1920s home in New York gets a sensitive but super-fun makeover that includes a party-perfect pool and carriage house