Backyard ADU office — detached home office in Madison, WI
Services · ADU Offices & Studios

Work From Your Backyard.
Not Your Kitchen Table.

An ADU office or studio is a dedicated workspace built on your property. Separate from the house, designed for focus, and built to the same standard as every other Boundless project.

What Is It?

A Proper Workspace.
No Commute Required.

An ADU office is a purpose-built structure on your residential property, designed primarily for work or creative use rather than full-time occupancy. It can include a bathroom, kitchenette, and flexible multi-use space — making it suitable for client meetings, creative work, or focused remote work that your main house can't support.

Zoning treatment of ADU offices varies by municipality. In some cases they're permitted as accessory structures; in others they may qualify as ADUs. We clarify the correct path at your address during the feasibility check, and design accordingly.

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Best For

Who Builds ADU Offices

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Remote Work
If you work from home, the line between work and life blurs fast. A dedicated backyard office creates the separation your productivity — and your family — needs.
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Creative Studio
Artists, photographers, designers, and musicians need space that a spare bedroom can't provide. Built for your workflow, not for sleeping.
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Client-Facing Space
Meet clients without bringing them into your home. A well-designed ADU office projects professionalism and keeps your home private.
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Flexible Future Use
Build it as an office today. With a bathroom and kitchenette, it can serve as a rental unit or guest suite in the future — no conversion needed.
Typical Project Details

What to Expect

Size range200 – 500 sq ft
Project timeline4 – 6 months start to CO
Full bathroomOptional but recommended
KitchenetteOptional
Wisconsin energy codeFully compliant
HVACMini-split system, standard

Figures vary by lot, municipality, and design. Your feasibility check establishes specifics for your property.

Our Process

How We Get There

01
Feasibility + Design Brief
Confirm what's buildable. Define scope, size, and budget.
02
Architectural Design
Floor plan, elevations, and material selections for your lot.
03
Permitting
We handle all permit submissions with your municipality.
04
Construction
Site work through final finishes. Full project management.
05
Certificate of Occupancy
Final inspection, CO issuance, and project handoff.
Ready to Find Out What's Possible?

Start with a Free Feasibility Check

We review your address, zoning, and lot — and tell you exactly what's buildable and what it'll take to get there.

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