Born as a sales office, reborn as anything you need — and customers have turned it into Airbnbs, wine-tasting rooms, home gyms, and (of course) actual home offices. The open floor plan and inviting front porch make it as good for relaxing as for working, which is exactly the point of a backyard building. Go uninsulated for a charming three-season escape, or finish it four-season with heat and never dread a Monday again. Your commute just became a walk across the yard.

Sizes: 12’x16′ up to 12’x40′; Complete Shell, Three Season, and Four Season pre-cut kits (fully assembled builds available within 300 miles of the Vermont factory)

Best for: Home office, backyard studio, guest house, Airbnb, home gym, pool house, personal sanctuary