Outbuildings164 Stories
OutbuildingsA Midcentury Modern-Inspired Playhouse That's Not Just for Kids
This thoughtfully designed outbuilding in the trees echoes the style of the main house down below
Full StoryOutbuildingsHow They Did It: A Translucent Toolshed in North Carolina
We take a closer look at the design details of a small, contemporary and multipurpose backyard shed
Full StoryGardening and LandscapingWorld of Design: 10 Treehouses to Send Your Spirits Soaring
Join us on an international tour of homes built among the branches (or inspired by them) to delight kids big and small
Full StoryOutbuildingsWorld of Design: 11 Inspiring Sheds From Santa Barbara to Stockholm
Outbuildings from around the world show how sheds and cottages set the scene for everything from baking in a sauna to beekeeping
Full StoryDream SpacesWe Can Dream: Nurturing Escapes for Penning a Poem
16 picturesque hideaways built to inspire contemplation and a favorite slow art form
Full StoryGreat Home ProjectsHow to Add an Outdoor Shower
New project for a new year: Experience bathing in a whole new light with a shower in the fresh air
Full StoryGardening and LandscapingHow to Get an Outdoor Kitchen of Your Own
New project for a new year: Build a cooking space for your yard or patio to make entertaining a breeze
Full StoryRemodeling GuidesDesign Workshop: Is an In-Law Unit Right for Your Property?
ADUs can alleviate suburban sprawl, add rental income for homeowners, create affordable housing and much more
Full StoryOutbuildingsA Potter Creates an Inspiring Room of Her Own
A London ceramicist carves out a creative oasis at the end of her garden where she can design, make and dream
Full StoryMost Popular11 Nominees for the ‘She Shed’ Hall of Fame
These special sanctuaries let busy women get away from it all without leaving the backyard
Full StoryOutbuildingsQuirky Meets Practical in a Dallas Chicken Coop
These hens have a stylish backyard coop built from recycled materials
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