Backyard Studios & Retreats
Thoughtfully designed spaces for work, guests and time to yourself.
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Focused work, beautifully separate.
Compact office
12 × 8 ft 72.5 sq ft interior
A compact, insulated office or creative studio that gives your working day a place of its own.
More room for your everyday.
Flexible studio
16 × 10 ft 131 sq ft interior
A versatile backyard studio with space for a generous workspace, a creative practice or a private retreat.
A considered welcome for your guests.
Equipped guest suite
16 × 10 ft 131 sq ft regular shell; guest-suite layout reduces open space
A compact guest suite with a three-quarter bathroom and dry kitchenette included, ready to make every stay feel special.
Space to think a little bigger.
Larger retreat
30 × 10 ft Approx. 250 sq ft interior
A generous architectural retreat for a private lounge, creative headquarters or a flexible space shaped around you.
Starting prices are for the base Flat Pack Kit. Assembly, delivery, foundations, permits, site work, utility connections and optional upgrades are additional. Imagery may show optional features and furnishings. The Station exterior is a supplier visualization.
The practical details
A few decisions make all the difference before your pod arrives.
Your pod arrives assembled. Its route to the final position must be checked; placement may use a shed mule, crane or a combination of equipment.
Parts are assembled on your property. You can use your own contractor or take a DIY approach; manufacturer contractor availability is location-dependent. Unloading and assembly are additional.
Share your delivery location, photographs and a video of the access route and proposed position. Note gate widths, slopes, overhead cables and trees.
Confirm foundations, local approvals and utility connections for your intended use. Restricted access may favour a kit; installation equipment and costs are confirmed for your site.
Mini-O publishes wood-framed construction, steel siding and roofing, double-glazed doors and windows, and fiberglass insulation rated R15 in walls and floors and R20 in the ceiling. Confirm the selected finishes and specifications in your proposal.
Mini-O publishes one year of cover for construction defects caused by poor craftsmanship. Component warranties vary, with coastal restrictions and exclusions on cladding. Request the applicable written warranty terms for your chosen materials and location.
Your proposal should separate the pod and selected upgrades from delivery, placement, assembly, foundations, permits and utility work.
Discuss your site and buildFrom choosing a model to planning its arrival, we work through the details with you.
Choose a model and share your preferred layout and finishes.
Discuss your plansWe review your site, access and installation needs together.
Review a proposal covering your pod, options, delivery and installation.
Approve your proposal and reserve your place in the build schedule.
Your written proposal and agreement confirm the final scope, payment terms and estimated schedule for your project.
The Sixteen · studio photographA space of your own
“The separation from our home has been a huge focus and productivity booster”
Sam · Oregon · home office
Excerpt from a customer review published by Mini-O. This describes a Mini-O purchase; the photograph shows the studio, not Sam’s property.
Prebuilt pods arrive assembled. Placement depends on access. Kits arrive curbside; unloading, assembly and installation are arranged separately.
Yes. You, your contractor or an appointed installation team can assemble it.
A clear, level site and suitable foundation. Drainage, access and local requirements need review.
Requirements depend on location and use. Check with your local authority before proceeding.
Electrical work is separate. A qualified electrician must confirm supply requirements. Wet areas also need plumbing.
Options depend on model. The Twelve excludes three-quarter bathrooms. Bathrooms use existing interior space.
A heater is included. Mini-split cooling is optional; installation scope needs confirmation.
No. Acoustic finishes and double glazing do not guarantee sound isolation.
Typically 3–6 weeks; configuration affects timing. Your proposal confirms current estimates.
The supplier lists 50% before production and the balance before shipping. Your agreement confirms terms.
See the possibilities
Explore the spaces, details and settings in this Mini-O compilation.
What would you make room for?
Discuss your spaceFrom workshop to backyard
Delivery, positioning and the details behind a finished pod. Explore six films from Mini-O.
Beyond the backyard
A guest retreat, a private practice or a space for your team. Explore a project journey shaped around your business.