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Backyard Studio Shed
15×13 ft (195 sqft)
Office, Gym or Studio
A mid-size, fully insulated backyard studio with room for more than a desk, designed, permitted and built across Greater Seattle.
15×13 ft · 195 sqft · R-19 insulated · 12 ft sliding door · two 48×36 in windows
Backyard Studio · 195 sqft
Room for More Than a Desk
The Backyard Studio is our mid-size model: 15×13 ft, with a 12 ft double sliding door that opens the whole front to your yard. There’s space for a full office with a meeting corner, a home gym with room to move, or a creative studio with wall space for easels and storage.
With 10 ft front walls and a single-slope roof it feels open and bright inside, and it fits comfortably into most Greater Seattle backyards.
Backyard Studio Specifications
Size & Height
15×13 ft footprint (195 sqft). Front wall 10 ft, back wall 8 ft, with a single-slope roof.
Insulation & Interior
R-19 fiberglass insulation in 2×6 walls, drywall interior and waterproof laminate flooring, ready for your finishes.
Door, Windows & Exterior
12 ft double sliding door (144×80 in), two 48×36 in side windows (upward/sideways opening), durable low-maintenance siding and a concrete foundation.
What's Included
- Layout planning for your yard and how you’ll use the space
- Permit handling: drawings, building permit and inspections where your city requires them
- 2×6 wood-frame construction with 10 ft front and 8 ft back walls
- R-19 insulation, drywall interior walls and waterproof laminate flooring
- A 12 ft double sliding door and two 48×36 in windows
- Concrete foundation, durable siding and a single-slope shingle roof
- 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 exterior lights
- Heating and cooling, for example a ductless mini-split
- Built-in shelving, storage or a desk wall
- A deck, steps or a covered entry
- A different size: the smaller Tiny Office (120 sqft), the larger Luxury Shed (200 sqft), or a custom size
Ideas for Your Backyard Studio
Need a bathroom or kitchen? Then a DADU is the right choice.
Permits for a 195 sqft Backyard Studio
In many Greater Seattle cities, a one-story detached backyard building of up to 200 sqft is exempt from a building permit, and at 195 sqft the Backyard Studio fits under that limit. Seattle is stricter: there, only storage-type sheds up to 120 sqft of roof area are exempt, so a studio needs a permit.
Electrical work always needs its own permit and inspection, and the building has to meet setback and height rules. We check the rules for your address, prepare what the city needs and handle the permits. More answers in our FAQ.
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Backyard Studio FAQ
How big is the Backyard Studio?
The Backyard Studio has a 15×13 ft footprint (195 sqft), with a 10 ft front wall and an 8 ft back wall. That's room for an office with a meeting corner, a home gym with space to move, or a creative studio with wall space and storage.
Can I use it all year?
Yes. It has R-19 insulated 2×6 walls, drywall and waterproof laminate flooring, so with heating and cooling it stays comfortable through every Pacific Northwest season.
Do I need a permit for a 195 sqft studio?
It depends on your city. Many Greater Seattle cities exempt one-story detached backyard buildings up to 200 sqft, so a 195 sqft studio often needs no building permit. Seattle is stricter and exempts only storage-type sheds up to 120 sqft of roof area, so a studio there needs a permit. Electrical work always needs a permit. We check the rules for your address and handle the permits.
Can it be used as a guest room?
It can be furnished as a room for occasional overnight guests. If you need a bathroom, a kitchen or a space someone can live in, a DADU is the right choice.
Can I change the size, windows or doors?
Yes. The Backyard Studio is a starting point: windows, doors, finishes and the size can all be changed. For a smaller building see the Tiny Office (120 sqft); for a larger one, the Luxury Shed (200 sqft).
Get a Quote for Your Backyard Studio
WE’RE READY AND HAPPY TO HELP YOU!
Ready to add a backyard studio? 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.