Backyard Studio

Footprint

120 sq ft

All-in price

$75,900

Estimated time

4–6 months

Configurations

Open · Half bath

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Plan

8’ × 15’ · 120 sq ft
Backyard Studio floor plan with dimensions8′15′

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Backyard Studio 3D floor planWorkspaceStorageLoungeDeck

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Design your Backyard Studio

Pick a facade and a finish style, look around every room — every option shown is included in the price.

FACADE Natural cedar

INTERIOR Classic white

−30% launchall-in price

Illustrative styles · finishes confirmed in your written quote

Specifications

Footprint

120 sq ft

Exterior dimensions

8’ × 15’ · 9’6” high

Interior

7’2” × 12’1½” · 8’2” ceiling

Layout

Open studio

Bathroom

Optional en-suite half bath

Deck

Covered deck · 7’10” × 1’8½”

Heating & cooling

Optional mini-split

Lighting

Recessed LED · 2 outdoor sconces

Solar

Solar-ready frame included · panels optional

Construction

Steel modular, factory-built

Exterior

Corten steel + lapped wood cladding

Warranty

2-year limited warranty

Layout

Studio

One open room — home office, gym, art or music studio

Bathroom

Optional en-suite half bath (toilet and sink)

Entry

Glass door onto a covered deck

Windows

Energy-efficient casement windows

Outdoor

Covered deck at the entry

What’s included

Studio

Finished interior: waterproof vinyl plank floor, smooth drywall, LED lighting

Site work

Foundation and utility hook-ups

Paperwork

Any permits your city requires

Delivery

Delivery and crane — delivered in a day, installed in 1 week

Warranty

2-year limited warranty on materials and workmanship

Features & finishes

Premium finishes, all included

✓33 options · $0 extra

Sherwin-Williams · Pro Industrial DTM Acrylic, eggshell

Iron OreSW7069
Included
Pure WhiteSW7005
Included
MidnightSW6264
Included
Dawn GreySW9142
Included

Thermory · thermally modified wood, rot-resistant

Scots Pine
Scots PineCladding
Included
White Ash
White AshCladding
Included
Kodiak Spruce
Kodiak SpruceCladding
Included
Ignite Spruce
Ignite SpruceCladding
Included
Scots Pine
Scots PineDecking
Included
White Ash
White AshDecking
Included
Kodiak Spruce
Kodiak SpruceDecking
Included

Sherwin-Williams · SuperPaint, low VOC · eggshell, satin or semi-gloss

Drift of MistSW9166 · Walls
Included
Pure WhiteSW7005 · Walls
Included
High Reflective WhiteSW7757 · Trim
Included
Iron OreSW7069 · Trim
Included

Luxury vinyl plank & engineered hardwood

Riverwalk Oak
Riverwalk OakVinyl plank
Included
Meadow Oak
Meadow OakVinyl plank
Included
Trail Oak
Trail OakVinyl plank
Included
Obsidian Oak
Obsidian OakVinyl plank
Included
Cardiff
CardiffEngineered hardwood
Included
Manhattan
ManhattanEngineered hardwood
Included
Oceanside
OceansideEngineered hardwood
Included

Engineered quartz & natural marble

Calacatta Gold
Calacatta GoldQuartz
Included
Smoked Pearl
Smoked PearlQuartz
Included
Cultured Carrara
Cultured CarraraMarble
Included

Frigidaire · ENERGY STAR package

Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Included
Range
Range
Included
Microwave
Microwave
Included
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
Included

Premium vinyl · California Title 24 performance

White frames
Included
Black frames
Included

Matching low-flow fixture set

Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Included
Matte black
Matte black
Included
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Related Models

Footprint120 sq ft256 sq ft320 sq ft
Dimensions8’ × 15’16’ × 16’16’ × 24’
LayoutOpen studioStudioStudio
DeckCovered deckNo deck64 sq ft
Est. monthly rent—$1,900 – 2,700$2,000 – 2,800
All-in price$75,900$124,900$154,900

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We don't sell ADUs.
We build them.

Our own factory, our own crews, our own permits team. From the first site visit to the last inspection – one builder, one contract.

CSLB #1112074Licensed & insured contractor
HCD #1585366State-approved factory plans
Lathrop, CAOur own production factory
Design → keysPermits, foundation, crane, hookups
Steel frames welded in our factory
Foundation by our crew
Built indoors, inspected on the line
Craned into place in one day

Common questions

What is the Backyard Studio?

A compact, factory-built studio on an 8’ × 15’ footprint with a covered deck — a private home office, gym, yoga room, art or music studio steps from your house.

Can I add a bathroom?

Yes. It comes in two configurations: an open studio, or a studio with an en-suite half bath (toilet and sink).

Do I need a permit?

The Backyard Studio has no kitchen, so it's an accessory studio rather than an ADU and usually needs less paperwork. Rules differ by city — we check yours during the free property assessment and handle any permits that are required.

Can someone live in it?

It's designed as a studio, not a full home — there's no kitchen or shower. If you want a rentable unit or a guest home, look at the Small Studio, which has a full kitchen and bathroom.

How much does it cost?

The Backyard Studio is $75,900 all in, including the foundation, utility hook-ups, delivery and the crane. Launch pricing (30% off our published home prices) runs through December 31, 2026.

How long does it take?

Four to six months from signing to keys. The studio is built in our factory while your site is prepared, and installation takes about a week.

Is it solar-ready, and is there a warranty?

Yes. It comes with a mounting frame designed for a solar array, and every studio has a 2-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

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