Elevate your backyard with a versatile place thats prime for laid-back entertaining.

Turn your backyard into a year-round retreat with a laid-back tiny home.

The beauty of ourBackyard Retreat house planis its flexibility.

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Credit: David Cannon

His collaboration with residential designer Al Causey ofThe Village Studioresulted in this little retreat.

“It’s a place where you might live, play, and entertain,” says Causey.

How Can You Use the Backyard Retreat?

Backyard Retreat Pool House Plan SL-2061

Credit: The Village Studio

The potential includes possible mother-in-law quarters, or even a space that can be rented out for hospitality purposes.

All the necessities are here, along with quaint style and charm in spades.

Tallsliding glass doorsfacilitate indoor-outdoor living, helping to draw people onto the front porch forpoolside hangouts.

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Causey added a fireplace to make the living room an inviting spot to relax year-round.

Keep both rooms ready as a guest house for company, or turn one space into a secluded study.

The possibilities for this backyard escape are endless.

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Imagine the large living space as both dining area and post-dinner relaxation zone.

It goes without saying that you will always win the dinner club night.

You will be thanking yourself on the porch with the day’s first cup of coffee.