Backyard Studios
Backyard studios are one of the smartest ways to add genuine, usable space to your property, a beautifully finished room in your own garden that’s ready for almost anything. At DuaLiving, we design and build backyard studios that suit your site, your budget and the way you live, backed by over 40 years of building experience and a team that manages everything from concept to completion.
Whether you’re dreaming of a quiet creative space, a games room for the whole family, or extra living space just steps from your back door, a well designed backyard studio turns underused garden into one of the most-loved parts of your home. Best of all, you get a brand new outdoor space without the cost, mess or disruption of a major home renovation.
Smart build. Access solved.
Why is DuaLiving the best option for building your new space.
No cranes / Easy access
Easy access without large cranes
Built efficiently onsite
Efficient modular construction built onsite
Minimal disruption to your home
Reduced disruption during construction
From concept to completion
Complete support from start onwards
What you can do with a backyard studio
Because a backyard studio is essentially a blank canvas, the only real limit is your imagination. Used year-round for all kinds of activities, our studios become whatever you need them to be:
- A dream snooker room oasis with space for a full sized snooker table
- A garden gym or a golf simulator for the keen golf enthusiast seeking to fine-tune their golf swing at home
- An art studio or music room for distraction-free creative work
- A beauty salon or dog grooming service for running your own business from home
- Your own party room, or a quiet party games room for entertaining
- A guest room, or self-contained guest accommodation for visitors
- An extra learning space for growing kids
- Your own private retreat, a quiet place to unwind, just steps from the house
Explore our range of backyard studios:
It can even serve as more than one of these at once. With clever dividing walls and a smart layout, a single studio can give you a professional space and a private retreat in the same footprint.
Backyard Studio Designs by DuaLiving
We offer a range of backyard studio designs and customisable layouts to suit your needs. Our designs are flexible and functional, with options that can support everything from creative studios and hobby rooms to art spaces, garden studios, and home gyms.
Explore a variety of backyard studio options, including:
- 30.2sqm Total Internal Size
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Bathroom
- 0 Living Room
- 0 Storage
- 0 Laundry
- 1 Coffee Bar
- 0 Kitchen
- 22.7sqm Total Internal Size
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Bathroom
- 0 Living Room
- 0 Storage
- 0 Laundry
- 1 Coffee Bar
- 0 Kitchen
- 15.95sqm Total Internal Size
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Bathroom
- 0 Living Room
- 0 Storage
- 0 Laundry
- 0 Coffee Bar
- 0 Kitchen
Garden Rooms
A garden room is all about enjoying your outdoor space in comfort, whatever the season. Our bespoke garden rooms are expertly crafted to become the heart of your entertaining, think a quiet party games room, a man cave built around a full sized snooker table, or the ultimate blend of golf simulation garden rooms for the golf enthusiast in the family.
Every garden room is highly customisable. Choose a gable roof or a pitched roof option, add matching decking and a canopy roof, or finish with large double canopies for a perfect outdoor space that flows from house to garden. For an environmentally friendly haven, our eco-friendly sedum roofing systems elevate both the look and the sustainability of your build. Whatever your vision, we’ll help you create a dream garden room that fits your block and your lifestyle.
Garden Studios
When you need a dedicated, professional space to create, a garden studio delivers. These versatile garden rooms are designed around focus and calm, flooded with natural light through full height corner windows, finished with vaulted ceilings, and crafted to feel a world away from the distractions of the main house.
A garden studio is the perfect home for an art studio, a music room, a beauty salon, or even a dog grooming service. Add bi folding doors to open the room to the garden, build in generous storage spaces, and choose non square rooms or a custom layout to suit exactly how you work. Natural light is important for creating a comfortable space to create, and a garden studio gives you the boundary between work and home that makes a real difference to your work life balance.
No stress, no chasing contractors just a clear path to a complete backyard studio.
Outdoor Studios
An outdoor studio is your private space just steps from your back door, a functional space that adapts easily as your life changes. It’s a quick to install solution that gives you additional living space without major building work, and because studios allow for easy adaptation to changing needs, what’s a learning space today can become a guest room or a self-contained secondary dwelling tomorrow.
For families chasing a little more room, or anyone who simply wants a quiet place to focus, an outdoor studio creates a clear boundary between work and home while adding usable living space in the garden. Used as guest accommodation, it can even generate rental income, a smart way to make your property work harder.
Built to last
Every DuaLiving studio is built to perform and to last. We use genuine Australian-made, engineering-certified materials, along with sustainably sourced renewable plantation timber and high performance composite wood, so your studio is as kind to the environment as it is built for a greener future. Our studios are designed to withstand extreme Australian weather conditions and are backed by a 50-year structural guarantee.
You can tailor the look, too. Backyard studios can be customised with various cladding and roofing options, from eco-friendly sedum roofing systems to a classic pitched roof, so the finished building complements your home rather than competing with it.
Backyard studio builders you can trust
As experienced backyard studio builders, we believe a studio should be as well built as the home it sits behind. Our construction methods and in-house team mean we manage your project from first sketch to final handover, with transparent pricing and no surprises. From the initial site assessment to the day you unlock the door, you’ll have one trusted team looking after every detail, exactly the standard you’d expect from builders with over 40 years of experience.
Permits and council requirements
One of the great things about a backyard studio is how straightforward it can be to add. A non-habitable 10m² studio typically doesn’t require a building permit, outbuildings under 10m² generally fall under the threshold, so many studios may not need council approval at all. Building permits are required for larger garden studios, and habitable structures may require a development application.
Planning permission varies by location and studio size, and many councils process building permits within 10 to 15 business days. Because requirements differ across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, our team checks what applies in your area, handles the paperwork and liaises with your council, so you don’t have to.
Pricing and delivery
We keep pricing clear and transparent. Our compact 10m² studios start from $22,990 plus assembly; garden studios with a bathroom start from $49,990; and a fully installed 25m² garden studio ranges from around $65,000 to $90,000 depending on your finish and layout. Once your design is approved, your studio can be built in just 14 days, with on-site installation typically taking only 1 to 2 days.
We work with clients across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Because delivery, pricing and lead times can vary depending on your location and site access, the best next step is to get in touch so we can confirm exactly what’s available for your area.
- Example budgets and studio kit pricing
- Details on inclusions and optional upgrades
- Build timelines and delivery details
- Installation and site preparation guidance
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Backyard Studio FAQs
Clear answers to the most common questions about our backyard studios.
Often, no. A non-habitable studio under 10m² generally sits below the threshold where a building permit is required, so in many areas it won’t need council approval. Larger garden studios and any habitable structure may require a building permit or a development application. We’ll confirm exactly what your site needs before anything begins.
Once your design is approved, your studio can be built in just 14 days. On-site installation is fast too, most builds are complete within 1 to 2 days, with minimal disruption to your home and garden.
Almost anything. Popular uses include an art studio, a music room, a garden gym, a golf simulator, a snooker or party games room, a beauty salon, a learning space, guest accommodation, or simply a private retreat. Because each studio is highly customisable, we’ll tailor the layout to suit exactly how you’ll use it.
Pricing starts from $22,990 plus assembly for a compact 10m² studio. Garden studios with a bathroom start from $49,990, and a fully installed 25m² garden studio typically ranges from $65,000 to $90,000. We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote with no surprises.
Yes. Every studio uses genuine Australian-made, engineering-certified materials and sustainably sourced renewable plantation timber, is designed to withstand extreme Australian weather conditions, and is backed by a 50-year structural guarantee.
We work with clients across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Delivery options, pricing and lead times depend on your location and site access, so the best next step is to get in touch, we’ll confirm availability and what’s involved for your specific address.