Arched Backyard Studio Pod Live-Work Space with Full Kitchen & Bath

Complete independent living in a compact footprint. Remote office by day, guest cottage by night, rental income property year-round. Full kitchen with standard appliances, separate sleeping zone, and covered entry porch. The versatile alternative to home addition.
Arched Backyard Studio Pod – All-In-One Live-Work ADU with Full Kitchen & Bath
The Backyard Studio is the fully equipped Arched Apple Cabin—a complete dwelling in 22㎡. The layout separates three functional zones: entry/kitchen (6㎡), living/sleeping (10㎡), and bath (4㎡), with a 2㎡ covered porch extending the usable space.
The kitchen features full-size appliances (refrigerator, two-burner induction cooktop, convection microwave, sink with disposal) and 2.4m of counter workspace—sufficient for meal preparation, not just reheating. The sleeping zone uses a Murphy bed or daybed with trundle, converting from home office to guest accommodation in minutes.
A stacked washer/dryer unit fits in the bathroom, enabling extended stays without laundry dependency. The 1.5m covered porch provides weather-protected entry and outdoor living space, with optional screening for insect control.
Utility connections are standardized: 50A electrical service, 3/4″ water supply, and 3″ sewer connection (or composting alternative for off-grid sites). The unit ships with connection diagrams for licensed contractors, or turnkey installation available in select markets.
The kitchen features full-size appliances (refrigerator, two-burner induction cooktop, convection microwave, sink with disposal) and 2.4m of counter workspace—sufficient for meal preparation, not just reheating. The sleeping zone uses a Murphy bed or daybed with trundle, converting from home office to guest accommodation in minutes.
A stacked washer/dryer unit fits in the bathroom, enabling extended stays without laundry dependency. The 1.5m covered porch provides weather-protected entry and outdoor living space, with optional screening for insect control.
Utility connections are standardized: 50A electrical service, 3/4″ water supply, and 3″ sewer connection (or composting alternative for off-grid sites). The unit ships with connection diagrams for licensed contractors, or turnkey installation available in select markets.
Features:
- Self-Sufficient: Full kitchen with standard-size appliances
- Hassle-Free: In-unit washer/dryer
- Multi-Purpose: Murphy bed or daybed with trundle configuration
- Outdoor-Ready: Covered entry porch (2㎡)
- Climate-Controlled: Dual-zone mini-split HVAC
- Code-Approved: ADU-compliant for most North American jurisdictions
- Eco-Friendly: Optional solar package for net-zero operation