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Tiny Backyard Office
12×10 ft (120 sqft)
Office Pod
A compact, fully insulated backyard office: a quiet place to work, take calls and focus, designed, permitted and built across Greater Seattle.
12×10 ft · 120 sqft · R-13 insulated · French patio door · two 48×36 in windows
Tiny Office · 120 sqft
A Quiet Office Steps From Your Back Door
The Tiny Office is our most compact backyard office: a 12×10 ft building with a door that closes, room for a full desk setup and natural light from both sides. Your workday stays out of the kitchen, and your commute becomes a 30-second walk.
It fits most Greater Seattle yards and suits remote workers, therapists and counselors, consultants and anyone who needs a quiet, Zoom-ready space.
Tiny Office Specifications
Size & Height
12×10 ft footprint (120 sqft). Front wall 10 ft, back wall 8 ft, with a modern single-slope roof.
Insulation & Interior
R-13 fiberglass insulation, drywall interior walls and waterproof laminate flooring. Prepared for a heating and cooling system.
Windows, Door & Exterior
Two 48×36 in windows (upward/sideways opening), a French patio door and 2×4 wood-frame construction with durable, low-maintenance siding.
What's Included
- Layout planning for your yard and how you’ll use the space
- A permit check for your city, and permit handling where it’s required
- 2×4 wood-frame construction with 10 ft front and 8 ft back walls
- R-13 insulation, drywall interior walls and waterproof laminate flooring
- Two 48×36 in windows and a French patio door
- Durable, low-maintenance exterior siding
- Construction by our crew and a final walkthrough together
Electrical, heating and cooling can be planned together with the building. Ask us about the options for your project.
Options & Upgrades
- Extra or larger windows, including clerestory windows for more light
- Electrical: outlets, lighting and an exterior light
- Heating and cooling, for example a ductless mini-split
- A deck, steps or a covered entry
- Custom exterior colors and interior finishes
- A different size: see the Backyard Studio (195 sqft), the Luxury Shed (200 sqft), or ask for a custom size
Ideas for a Tiny Backyard Office
Do You Need a Permit for a Tiny Backyard Office?
In most cases, no building permit. In many Greater Seattle cities, a one-story detached backyard building of up to 200 sqft is exempt from a building permit, and at 120 sqft the Tiny Office is well within that. Seattle is stricter: there, only storage-type sheds up to 120 sqft of roof area are exempt, so an office needs a simple permit.
Electrical work always needs an electrical permit and inspection, and the building has to meet your city’s setback and height rules. We check the rules for your address at the start and take care of the permits, so there are no surprises. More answers in our FAQ.
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Tiny Backyard Office FAQ
How big is the Tiny Office?
The Tiny Office has a 12×10 ft footprint (120 sqft), with a 10 ft front wall and an 8 ft back wall. That's enough room for a full desk setup, a chair, shelving and a small reading or seating corner.
Can I use it all year?
Yes. The walls are insulated (R-13) and finished with drywall and waterproof laminate flooring, so with heating and cooling the office stays comfortable through every Pacific Northwest season.
Can I change the size, windows or door?
Yes. The Tiny Office is a starting point: windows, door, finishes and even the size can be changed. For more space, see the Backyard Studio (195 sqft) and the Luxury Shed (200 sqft), or ask us for a custom size.
Do I need a permit for a 120 sqft backyard office?
In most cases, no building permit: many Greater Seattle cities exempt one-story detached backyard buildings up to 200 sqft. Seattle is stricter and exempts only storage-type sheds up to 120 sqft of roof area, so an office there needs a simple permit. Electrical work always needs an electrical permit. We check the rules for your address and handle the permits.
How do I get started?
Call us or send the contact form. We look at your property, your goals and your budget, then send a proposal with layout, finishes and a line-item quote.
Get a Quote for Your Tiny Office
WE’RE READY AND HAPPY TO HELP YOU!
Ready to add a quiet office to your backyard? Tell us about your yard and how you’ll use the space. We’ll help you choose the right size and options, check the permit requirements for your city and send a detailed, line-item quote.