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OutbuildingsContemporary Backyard Cottage in a Soft, Naturalistic Garden
An architect designs an open-plan outbuilding and summer entertaining space that blends into the surrounding landscape
Full StoryGarage ConversionsTour a Converted Garage With Style Inspired by Mexico
An ADU serves as a guest cottage, children’s play space, laundry room and more
Full StoryTrending NowThe Top Backyard Studios and Outbuildings of 2020
See how designers created fashionable and functional spaces for work, sleep and play in limited square footage
Full StoryBackyard StudiosReimagined Landscape Inspires a Dramatic Garage Conversion
An architect transforms an eyesore of a garage into a studio worthy of its beautiful new surroundings
Full StoryHome OfficesExplore a Garden Designer’s Gem of a Backyard Studio
An architect helps transform an existing garage into a home office surrounded by beauty
Full StoryOutbuildingsWander Into a ‘She Shed’ Inspired by Wedgwood Pottery
Tucked above a creek in the woods in Ohio, this tiny cottage is a gardener’s favorite spot to host friends for tea
Full StorySmall SpacesSee 9 Inspired Backyard Cottages, ADUs and Studios
Houzz readers shared their converted garages and backyard units used for exercise, guest quarters and more
Full StoryOutbuildings657-Square-Foot Backyard Cottage Packed With Clever Ideas
A California couple’s son in his 20s lives in this ADU, which they can live in later if they want to age in place
Full StoryOutbuildings4 Awesome Backyard Home Offices of Architects and Designers
Tour the personalized studios and sheds Houzz pros designed and built for themselves
Full StoryHouzz ToursA Homeowner Loved His New ADU So Much, He Moved In
This backyard cottage in Seattle has room for working, exercising and entertaining
Full StoryOutbuildings4 Creative ADUs Offer Small-Space Living Ideas
Thanks to smart design and efficient space planning, these compact secondary units feel light, airy and inviting
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