backyard cottage

Is it still a backyard cottage if it’s in the front yard? The answer is yes, and this little house has just the perfect massing and design to look and feel like a perfect "little house." Featuring a compact kitchen with salvaged cabinets, a washer/dryer tucked under the stairs and a comfortable living area at the main floor, plus a bedroom, bathroom and attic storage is on the 2nd level, transitioning out to a spacious deck. The cottage was framed to be converted into garage space in the future, so the uses of the cottage can evolve over time. Completed 2016.

project features

efficient electric radiant heating
careful placement of cottage among mature cedars and a huge maple
rain screen siding with natural wood accents
zero-VOC Osmo products on interior fir millwork

project photos

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careful placement of cottage among mature cedars and a huge maple tree

south view of backyard cottage in Seattle

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