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Small HomesHouzz Tour: Stylish 515-Square-Foot Backyard Unit Packs It All In
This accessory dwelling unit in Portland, Oregon, has everything — and can do everything — the homeowners need
Full StoryBackyard Ideas7 Magical Treehouses and Backyard Forts
Nature-inspired designs, cozy interiors, and kid-friendly zip lines and play areas take these structures to new heights
Full StoryOutbuildings30 Creative Backyard Retreats From Around the Globe
If you have the space, we have the ideas for granny units, guest quarters, offices and hideouts of all sizes
Full StoryRoom of the DayPeek Inside This Private Pavilion in the Washington Woods
A charming octagonal building on Vashon Island becomes a favorite family retreat
Full StoryWorld of DesignThis Storybook Sauna Heats Up by Smartphone
A Danish craftsman turned pieces of oak into a free-form spot to unwind in after a long, cold day of thatching roofs
Full StorySmall SpacesBefore and After: Storage Spot to Backyard Bungalow for $2,000
A budget-friendly redo turns a ho-hum pool house into a beachy oasis for entertaining and hosting houseguests
Full StoryOutbuildingsA Special Potting Shed for a Sonoma Wine Country Farm
Local agricultural buildings inspire a jewel box at the edge of a California vineyard
Full StoryOutbuildingsSoaking Tub Provides a Relaxing Escape
A run-down Nantucket, Massachusetts, shower house finds new life as a home for a Japanese soaking tub
Full StoryOutbuildingsWe Can Dream: Look at All You Can Do With an Outbuilding
A bonus living space in the backyard expands the possibilities for work, family and fun. Here are 10 ways to imagine one
Full StoryMost PopularPick Your Favorite: Sheds for Every Kind of Garden
Add a personalized touch to your backyard with a shed that complements your home’s style and your taste
Full StoryOutbuildingsTrending Now: 8 Outbuildings to Escape To
See the most popular new sheds, backyard cottages and greenhouses on Houzz so far this year
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