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From Office to Granny Unit, Locals Turn to ADUs to Expand Their Homes
Date: June 30, 2021
Source: Sonoma Magazine
Take a look at five well-designed accessory dwelling units that add additional living space to properties with existing single-family homes. With the housing market continuing red-hot and prices skyrocketing, California laws are changing in an effort to add some affordable housing units to the rampant housing shortage.
The Backyard Bubble
Date: May 31, 2021
Source: Avid Lifestyle
Oh, how we love our outdoor living in beautiful Colorado, and this year -- possibly, more than ever -- we can't wait to have friends and family join us for backyard barbeques, lawn games, birthday parties, family reunions, and more. But first, the entertaining space and yard must be shipshape. We've got tips and trends to help you create a haven for all your outdoor gatherings.
9 Ways to Design Your Home for Multigenerational Living
Date: May 20, 2021
Source: AARP
Meshing decor, creating privacy, adding safety features all contribute to a peaceful household. When Lisa Cini decided to bring four generations of her family under one roof, she knew it wasn't going to be simple. But as a long-time designer of senior living facilities, she was determined to create a home where her kids would share meals and laughter with their grandparents and great-grandmother, and she and her husband would still get occasional moments of privacy.
Meet the Experts: Backyard Buildings
Date: Spring 2021 Issue
Source: Home & Garden Colorado
It all started innocently enough. Champion mountain bike racer Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski and his wife, a professional racer as well, needed a place to store their bikes. Disappointed by the barn-like options on the market, he created his own, in his words, “fancy-looking shed.” Mike Koenig, now Horgan- Kobelski’s partner in Studio Shed, saw it and wanted one for his own home. That was 15 years ago.
He Shed, She Shed
Date: 4/30/21
Source: Raleigh Magazine
Studio Sheds provide space to work, play and stay outside of the home. “The shed morphed into a much-needed pressure-relief valve—both in terms of space and serenity,” says Maitland. “Our 5-year-old got his own room back, the entire family got its dining room table back, and Ashly and I got a place to think, work and breathe—where the noise of quarantine could be kept to a dull roar.”
35 Amazing Shed Makeover Ideas You'll Want to Steal
Date: 4/21/21
Source: HGTV
Wish your home had more space for an office, art studio, or gym? With a little creativity, you can turn a simple shed into the ultimate bonus room. Writing retreats, pottery sheds, and much more. Check out the link below to find inspiration for your next backyard project with us!
It’s Mother’s Day and We’re Gushing
Date: 4/11/21
Source: Goop
Made-up holiday or beloved tradition, a calendar day dedicated to showering some of the most deserving among us with love is a cause we can wholeheartedly get behind. See our Granny Flat featured in this Mother's Day gift guide!
She shed, man cave (you name it): Your backyard is calling, it wants a glam hideaway
Date: 4/6/21
Source: The Charlotte Observer
From office spaces and art studios to greenhouses and garages, people have been seeking out creative ways to give themselves additional space — especially as they spend more time than ever at home.
How to build a shed or studio in your NYC backyard—custom, prefab, or DIY
Date: 4/1/21
Source: Brick Underground
Being stuck at home for over a year has many New Yorkers pining for a space that's removed from everything else—and for the fortunate folks who have a backyard, building a separate shed or studio outside can be the solution.
How To Create A Backyard Oasis by Jeremy Nova, Co-Founder & Creative Director of Studio Shed
Date: 4/1/21
Source: Cherry Creek Fashion Magazine
Colorado-based Studio Shed creates free-standing, custom-designed, prefabricated, modern backyard sheds used for a variety of scenarios including home offices, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), wellness and workout studios, backyard sanctuaries, guest rooms, additional storage, garage space, simply adding more space (and value) to homes and much more.
Backyard Flex Spaces to the Rescue
Date: 3/16/21
Source: Carolina Parent
If your home is too small for living, working, and school, a shed may be the answer. So many of us are working and doing schoolwork from home because of COVID-19. And now a year later, it’s getting harder and harder to do all of these things in the same space.
Is an ADU or home office a good option for your property?
Date: 3/15/21
Source: ColoradoBiz Magazine
Colorado-based Studio Shed offers one of the most sought-after solutions during the pandemic: an easy-to-install, affordable detached studio in the backyard. The company’s Signature Series designs, often used as backyard home offices, are typically 10×12 feet, easily designed online, and delivered flat-packaged as a kit.
Backyard Oases
Date: Spring/Summer 2021 Issue
Source: Elliman Magazine
Once-humble outdoor structures emerge as high-design masterpieces. Homeowners built luxe offices, idyllic reading nooks, and dream dorm rooms as attractive outside as they are inside. (Pages 36-41)
WFH Forever with the Backyard Office of Your Dreams
Date: 2/28/21
Source: HomeLight
The coronavirus pandemic has led to more people working remotely than ever, with 42% of the U.S. labor force working from home full-time. Not only have employees grown accustomed to the five-second commute, but employers are seeing increased employee productivity and saving on brick-and-mortar costs.
Spending: Products for COVID-19-proofing your home
Date: 1/15/21
Source: Tribune Content Agency
COVID-19 has made working and schooling at home the new normal. But if you don’t have a designated workspace, working at home may feel more like living at work. You can change that up this winter with a shed in your backyard that you can use as a workspace or an entertainment space.
The American Home 2021: Trend Towards Home Improvement Continues
Date: 1/13/21
Source: The Real Estate Conversation
One of the biggest surprises brought on by the Covid-19 Pandemic is the trend towards home improvement. The obvious need for a home school, home office or two in many cases and the need for at-home entertainment in light of the lockdowns, cannot be understated.
Skip the Reno: The Hottest Way to Up Your Home’s Square Footage Is in the Backyard
Date: 1/4/21
Source: Southern Living
From learning pod to granny pod, detached sheds offer a world of space-maximizing opportunity.
How A Backyard Bike Shed Launched A Business
Date: 1/1/21
Source: Mountain Bike Action
Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski was one of America’s top cross-country mountain bike stars, winning 15 national championships before retiring from racing five years ago. Now that he's retired from professional racing, Jeremy has turned his attention to a business he started over 10 years ago with one of his racing buddies.
Styling in Place
Date: 1/1/21
Source: Realtor Magazine
The pandemic sparked this year's home design trends, but high aesthetics and fun should keep them around far longer.
You Can’t Find These Luxury Sheds at Home Depot
Date: 12/31/20
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Homeowners are turning to secondary structures for more space and privacy. Shed companies say demand is rising. Mike Koenig, president and co-founder of Studio Shed, said his company more than doubled the number of sheds they sold in each month of August through October 2020 compared with sales in those months last year.
GIFT GUIDE: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Date: 12/21/20
Source: Yoga Digest
This year the holidays may look a little different. We have always believed that self-care is a big part of a balanced life. That is why we chose these items for our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide.
The CityLab 2020 Gift Guide
Date: 12/16/20
Source: Bloomberg City Lab
Here are all the transit-oriented toys, home-office gadgets, quarantine accessories and winter socializing gear we want to survive the pandemic holidays.
