Backyard
Studio

A landscaped backyard with a green lawn, a curved stone wall, a garden with shrubs and trees, a white modern shed with brown accents, and tall trees in the background.
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A man with a beard wearing a black hoodie and a black baseball cap taking a selfie inside a bright, empty room with white walls, large gray tile floors, windows, and a door with a window showing trees outside.
Modern two-story house with large windows, white and wooden exterior, and a small balcony, surrounded by landscaped yard with trees and shrubs.

Not every homeowner needs a full ADU. Sometimes the goal is simply more space without the complexity.

Our Backyard Studios are fully finished, standalone structures designed to add usable square footage without plumbing, utilities, or long permitting timelines. They are often used as home offices, creative studios, quiet retreats, or flexible space that adapts as life changes. Compact in size but intentional in design, each studio is built with the same attention to materials, proportion, and durability as a primary residence.

These structures are designed to fall within local detached accessory or shed allowances, allowing for a more straightforward path from concept to construction. By eliminating power and water connections, we reduce disruption, cost, and coordination while still delivering a space that feels thoughtful, modern, and permanent rather than temporary or improvised.

Backyard Studios typically range from 120 square feet and up to 200 square feet, depending on local regulations. Projects often start around $85,000, with final cost shaped by size, site conditions, and finish selections. Each studio is site built and tailored to the property, ensuring it sits comfortably within the landscape and complements the main home.

If you are looking for additional space without the commitment of an ADU, a Backyard Studio can be a practical and elegant solution. We are happy to help determine feasibility for your property and discuss what size and configuration make the most sense.

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