Guest house landscaping

Smart storage and versatile furniture come together in this garage conversion. The tiny home designed by Hayley Francis now serves as guest quarters.

Key to unlocking your backyard's full potential lies in clever design and planning, but which style and features will make your guest house a standout?

Dreaming of better accomodations for your guests? A peaceful retreat for family and friends has its benefits. For this reason, it’s not just a place for visitors to stay, but it can also serve as a home gym, a quiet office, art studio, or in-laws' living quarters. Most importantly, it adds value to your property and provides additional income opportunities.

Shedding termites and poor structure, Nat Spadavecchia of The Palm Co created a backyard studio worthy of her successful business. Take a look inside.

Check out all of these clever small prefab houses that blend style, functionality, and a pinch of fun.

Farmhouse Shed - Farmhouse - Shed - San Francisco | Houzz

This small guest house was prefabricated before being put together in the backyard of this home and features a kitchen, bathroom, dining spot, sleeping area, and desk space.

From pools and pergolas to firepits and landscaping, there are so many modern backyard ideas to explore. Here are a few of our favorites.