The most useful small office starts with a clear brief. A place for concentrated work needs a good desk position, a comfortable chair and enough storage to put the day away. The Twelve gives that routine its own room in the garden.
Its 12 × 8 ft exterior footprint contains 72.5 sq ft of interior living space. Those are different measurements: use the floor plan, rather than the outside dimensions, when choosing furniture.
Give the desk the best position
Begin with the work you do most often. A laptop and notebook need a different arrangement from two monitors, drawing materials or a desk shared by two people. Mark the actual desk depth on the plan, then allow for the chair to pull back and the entrance to remain clear.
Check the proposed screen position against daylight. A desk placed beside a window can be a useful starting point, but test reflections at the times you expect to work. Include a task light so the room still works after sunset.
Keep the palette quiet
Choose one main wall finish and let the desk and flooring support it. A light timber direction can pair with simple storage and a small amount of darker metal. A more muted interior can use texture in place of extra colours. Confirm the available finishes for your chosen configuration before ordering.
In a compact room, closed storage keeps cables, stationery and equipment from becoming the view. Measure shelves and cabinets with their doors open, and avoid filling every wall before you have used the space.
Furnish for one routine first
A reading chair may be welcome, but it should earn its place after the working layout is comfortable. Use the setup guide on the product page to explore furnishings, then check each item's dimensions against the selected plan. Suggested furniture is separate from the pod.
Resolve the site before the finishes
The Twelve is available prebuilt or as a flat pack kit. Delivery access, foundations, assembly where needed, utility connections and any local approvals belong in the project budget alongside the studio. We will review your address and selected options with the manufacturer before confirming the proposal.
Explore The Twelve and plan your setup →
The Twelve: A Small Backyard Office with a Clear Purpose
The most useful small office starts with a clear brief. A place for concentrated work needs a good desk position, a comfortable chair and enough storage to put the day away. The Twelve gives that routine its own room in the garden.
Its 12 × 8 ft exterior footprint contains 72.5 sq ft of interior living space. Those are different measurements: use the floor plan, rather than the outside dimensions, when choosing furniture.
Give the desk the best position
Begin with the work you do most often. A laptop and notebook need a different arrangement from two monitors, drawing materials or a desk shared by two people. Mark the actual desk depth on the plan, then allow for the chair to pull back and the entrance to remain clear.
Check the proposed screen position against daylight. A desk placed beside a window can be a useful starting point, but test reflections at the times you expect to work. Include a task light so the room still works after sunset.
Keep the palette quiet
Choose one main wall finish and let the desk and flooring support it. A light timber direction can pair with simple storage and a small amount of darker metal. A more muted interior can use texture in place of extra colours. Confirm the available finishes for your chosen configuration before ordering.
In a compact room, closed storage keeps cables, stationery and equipment from becoming the view. Measure shelves and cabinets with their doors open, and avoid filling every wall before you have used the space.
Furnish for one routine first
A reading chair may be welcome, but it should earn its place after the working layout is comfortable. Use the setup guide on the product page to explore furnishings, then check each item's dimensions against the selected plan. Suggested furniture is separate from the pod.
Resolve the site before the finishes
The Twelve is available prebuilt or as a flat pack kit. Delivery access, foundations, assembly where needed, utility connections and any local approvals belong in the project budget alongside the studio. We will review your address and selected options with the manufacturer before confirming the proposal.
Explore The Twelve and plan your setup →
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