In “Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways: Big Ideas for Small Backyard Destinations,” design writer Debra Prinzing and photographer William Wright document some of the best examples of diminutive architecture in urban gardens, suburban backyards and rural properties. Here are a few, as described by Prinzing and photographed by Wright.
No longer a dusty shelter for plants or gardening tools, the backyard shed is assuming a new architectural role in the landscape. These tiny buildings offer an attractive and often affordable alternative for creating more space without undergoing a major renovation.
Pictured at left is a 124-square-foot midcentury modern-inspired shed photographed in the Mount Washington neighborhood of Los Angeles. Designed and built by Seattle-based
Modern Shed, the cozy structure appealed to owner Lin Su, who needed more space but didn’t want to build an addition to her one-bedroom 1950s home. She uses it as a painting studio and entertaining space.
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