Warmer weather is on the horizon, which means barbecues and pool parties are too.

A San Francisco landscape designer finds a small-space solution that’s anything but narrow-minded.

Whether it be for utility, storage, a studio, or a guest retreat, a backyard abode provides an opportunity to create architecture...

Whether you have a small deck in the city or a massive pool in the suburbs, having a standout backyard can be a game changer for...

Built for $200,000 and lowered into place by crane, a compact cargotecture office perfectly slots into an architect’s backyard.

When architect Fiona Dunin was tasked with simplifying and modernizing a Melbourne home, she looked to the backyard for...

Prefabricated architecture can get a bad rap for being boring and boxy—not so for this sculptural backyard pavilion.

Sliding glass doors and new landscaping fulfill a family's outdoor needs.

The blissful outdoor areas of these homes from the Dwell community are a breath of fresh air.

Cool off and enjoy the last drops of the season with these 8 modern pools we love.

A petite outbuilding is exactly what a couple needed for their Seattle property.

An inspiring renovation gives new life to a San Francisco family's old, unused garage.

This backyard is its own modern retreat in the Berkeley Hills.

These no-fuss landscaping ideas yield gardens that practically take care of themselves.

Prompted by a collapsing retaining wall, a couple transform their Hollywood Hills backyard into a modern retreat.

Nestled in the backyard of a Toronto home, this architect’s self-designed work studio is an experiment gone right.

A Vancouver garden blossoms alongside fresh development.

From Norwegian prefab makers Livit, the Studypod features a tinted glass front that allows you to work in nature.

Hello Wood’s Workstation Cabin is a striking, timber-clad pod that can serve as a workspace, guest bedroom, or cozy lounge.

Bright turquoise doors lead to the sun-filled atrium of this midcentury stunner.

Originally built in 1901, the three-story Brooklyn home features tall ceilings, exposed brick fireplaces, and wood-clad walls.

The owners’ fascination with Zen rock gardens informed the design of this tiny ADU.

From a smokeless fire pit to a headlamp that’s actually chic, BioLite has spent years upping the standard for outdoor gear.

An angular addition breaks the rules of suburbia.

Designed by Claude Oakland, this OKC-63 model Eichler is defined by its massive, open-air atrium.

Harrison Design creates a dreamy work studio for screenwriter Matthew Michael Carnahan’s home in Arlington, Virginia.

This Los Feliz home has an elegant interior that flows right into the inviting backyard.

Designed in collaboration with Garden Club London, the carbon-neutral retreat is a tiny slice of paradise.

A musician-and-seamstress pair commission a shared workspace in their elegant garden.

Architectural designer Jerome Byron uses playful proportions and pops of color to spark creativity in a serene Los Angeles...

Architect Peter Liang’s 265-square-foot ADU sits in his sister’s backyard in Oakland, California, balancing privacy and...

When a furniture restoration business threatens to take over their historic Craftsman, this couple opt for a net-carbon, backyard...

Inspired by the surrounding industrial neighborhood, a brick addition to a heritage cottage outside Melbourne creates a private...

On Bainbridge Island, Jim and Hannah Cutler create a cabin for reading and working.

California builder Cosmic is making ADUs with solar arrays and robust energy-storage systems that can power your home.

Each firm will construct an ADU in your backyard in exchange for a portion of the income you generate by renting it out.