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Cove
A bold backyard studio featuring a customizable porch.
Defined by its statement-making cubic form, the Cove home studio is a minimalist’s dream: clean and simple, with a scalable front porch for a fluid transition from inside to outside. Create a space for productivity, creativity, learning, relaxation, movement—or all of the above!
Cove
With its open, airy interior and integrated porch, the Cove cleverly marries inside and outside. Escape to your own private indoor space for some much-needed peace and quiet, then pop outside to your personal patio for a breath of fresh air. Or, leave the door open and enjoy both at once!
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Sample Cove gallery
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catalogue
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browse other Home Studio styles
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Mini Oban
Mini Oban Home Studios
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"The Mini Oban works perfectly as a home office, art studio, workshop space, or anything in between."
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Oban
Oban Home Studios
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"With its crisp lines, modern windows and doors, and no extra bulk, the Oban is our perfect cabin in the woods!"
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Cove
Cove Home Studios
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"The Cove is a modern home studio that features a luxurious covered porch area that's scalable to your exact preference. "
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Quadra
Quadra Home Studios
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"With its clean lines and optional awning, the Quadra is as chic as it is functional. This contemporary style enhances any space with its modern charm."
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Urban Studio
Urban Studio Home Studios
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"The Urban Studio is an ideal home office or studio design, as it can easily double as a guest house or a pool cabana because of its versatile style."
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Verana
Verana Home Studios
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"A contemporary home office studio, the Verana is a perfect addition for those looking to add a sleek accent to their backyard who also need a functional office setup."
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Catalina
Catalina Home Studios
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"The Catalina is a 5-sided home office studio design ideal for those tight on space but still looking for a functional backyard workspace with style."
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Sonoma
Sonoma Home Studios
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"Fall in love with the simplicity of the Sonoma, this is the perfect home office space, whether you work out of it only on the weekend or everyday."
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Palmerston
Palmerston Home Studios
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"You can't go wrong with the Palmerston, a traditional style home office studio that can also double as a charming guest house."
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Copper Creek
Copper Creek Home Studios
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"The Copper Creek offers optimal space for those who want to use it as a hobby studio on the side or as the perfect space to work from home."
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San Cristobal
San Cristobal Home Studios
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"With its timeless style, the San Cristobal making is a great space to work from home or to use as an inspiring home studio."
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Windsor
Windsor Home Studios
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"You'll want to show off your new working from home space if you decide on the Windsor, a design that boasts high-end style and practical function."
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Melbourne
Melbourne Home Studios
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"The gentle curves of the Melbourne make it the perfect tiny home to work from home out of or to use as a charming home studio."
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Coventry
Coventry Home Studios
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"The perfect addition to your English garden, the Coventry home studio is a practical space to work from home and features stunning French doors."
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Bali Tea House
Bali Tea House Home Studios
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"The Bali Tea House is one home office you'll never want to leave! This luxurious-style home studio will make you feel like you're on permanent vacation."
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Glen Echo
Glen Echo Home Studios
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"With its charming front roof extension, the Glen Echo is perfect as a home office, artist's studio, or simply as a backyard retreat!"
Cove specifications
overview
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As functional as it is stunning, the Cove has limitless potential: use it for anything from a home office to a home gym, an art studio to a yoga studio, a classroom to a guest room. Learn more about the Cove in these style tabs.
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18' x 14' Cove
Scalable front porch
Contemporary flat roof (0.5/12 pitch)
Modern, minimalist design
Enhanced siding package
Premium STK Western Red Cedar siding + stainless steel fasteners
Full 2-year warranty on materials and craftsmanship
Features:
Clear cedar siding (thin, modern nickel gap or v-joint profiles)
Standing seam steel siding
Pine T&G or cedar channel interior cladding
Modern sliding doors and windows
Maintenance-free Canexel siding in a variety of colours
Maintenance-free Maibec wood siding in 4 natural tones
Popular Options & Upgrades:
Available Cove sizes
The Cove is offered in sizes starting at 80 ft². If you don’t see the size you’re looking for in the price list, please contact us.
Cove Interior
Below are some Cove interiors to help you envision your layout. Click to learn more about the buildings featured. For more ideas and photos, visit our Interiors page.
Floor plans
Feeling inspired? Get creative with this fun, simple layout tool for planning your interior. Or, download graph paper and plan your space the old fashioned way.
Cove studio floor plan configurations
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3D Video Tour of a Cove Home Studio
The Cove is shown here as an office, gym, art studio, and yoga studio. This 14’ x 12’ model features upgrades such as clear cedar siding, trim, and post wrap with ultra-modern sliding doors and vinyl windows.
Visit our 3D Tours page to see all the Summerwood Styles.
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Cove studio video tour
Assembly
Level of Difficulty:
The Cove includes easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams that will walk you through every step of the building process. Our online and telephone assembly support are always within reach.
* photos and renderings illustrate a combination of standard features and construction/material upgrades; see style tabs for detailed product specifications
details & specs
Cove Studio Dimensions
Still have questions about the size of your Cove? Don’t hesitate to ask — we’re here to help!
Wall Plan
Wall plan drawing for a Cove
For true exterior dimensions, add the siding, sheathing (if applicable), and corner trim pieces. The Canexel siding is 3/8" thick, the cedar siding is 3/4" thick and the log siding is 1 1/2" thick. The wall sheathing varies from 7/16” to 3/4”. The corner trim is 3/4".
If you have any other questions pertaining to the size of your Cove backyard studio building, please do not hesitate to ask us, we're here to help.
Roof Framing Plan
In strong competition with hip roofing and gable roofing, are flat roofs. These roofs are common in Cove studio styles, being one of the easiest roofs to install and frame when compared to other roof styles.
The Cove Studio roof is designed to have a standard 12” overhang around the perimeter. The roof consists of ½” plywood roof boards and spruce rafters allowing you to lay the EPDM rubberized membrane on top.
Due to its geometry and low pitch, flat roofs do not always require vents. If vents are desired, they can be installed on the tallest wall or sidewalls of the building. Consult with your contractor or roofing company, for the most effective ventilation system for your roof.
Roof framing drawing for an Cove
Foundation
It is important to house your Cove home studio on a solid concrete foundation. A raised concrete foundation is recommended for uneven surfaces. Visit our Foundations page for more details.
Visit our Foundations page for more details or contact one of our design specialist for assistance.
Cove building foundation
Materials
Like all Summerwood designs, the Cove garden studio is a fantastic display of premium grade materials coming together for any of your outdoor needs. Our materials are chosen for their aesthetic appeal, durability, and environmental friendliness. Construction is engineered for garages and cabins but ideally suited for storage sheds and pool cabanas as well.
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| runners | pressure treated | 2x6 | underside of floor framing |
| joists | pressure treated | 2x4 - 2x8 | 16" on center |
| sheathing | spruce | 48" x 96" x 5/8" | tongue & groove |
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| floor insulation | expanded polystyrene | 3 1/2" & 5 1/2" | within floor cavities |
| pine flooring | white pine | 1x6 | tongue & groove |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| wall plates | spruce | 2x4 - 2x6 | bottom, top, double top |
| wall studs | spruce | 2x4 - 2x6 | 16" on center |
| siding | cedar channel | 1x8 | standard horizontal siding |
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| canexel siding | canexel | 1x8 | studs & plates |
| cedar wall framing | cedar | 2x8 - 2x6 | studs & plates |
| esu1a | osb + typar | n/a | wall sheathing & building wrap |
| wall insulation | expanded polystyrene | 3 1/2" & 5 1/2" | within wall cavities |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| ceiling joists | spruce | 2x4 - 2x10 | ceiling framing |
| rafters | spruce | 2x4 - 2x10 | 24" on center maximum |
| hub | spruce | 6x6 | octangonal center member |
| sheathing | osb | 48" x 96" x 7/16" | n/a |
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| cedar roof boards | cedar | 1x6 - 1x8 | n/a |
| cedar rafters | cedar | 2x6 - 2x12 | n/a |
| roof insulation | expanded polystyrene | 3 1/2" & 5 1/2" | on roof surface |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| cedar trim | cedar | 1x6 - 1x8 | corners, soffit, fascia |
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| maintenance free trim | versatex | 1x4 - 1x8 | corners, soffit, fascia |
Enhanced Siding Package (ESP)
Your Annex includes our enhanced siding package: a layer of sheathing (OSB or plywood) and building wrap (a breathable, water-resistant air barrier) between the siding and the wall framing that give the structure shear strength and act as an additional plane of protection against moisture.
Enhanced siding package upgrade
Popular upgrades
Interior Cedar Siding and Framing
The Cove studio style allows for a wide array of interior finishes. Our cedar siding or framing interior upgrade can be incorporated on the walls and/or ceiling, providing a warm rustic feel.
Interior cedar siding choices for an Cove
Finishing
Once your backyard Cove backyard studio is complete, there are a few things you can do on the inside to add to the comfort and enjoyment of your new Summerwood Cove design.
Please see Interior Finishing under Advice for more information.
Insulation
If you plan to heat your Cove studio, insulation may be added either at purchase or after-the-fact if you decide to do it later. The walls and roof are constructed in such a way that adding insulation either as an option or on your own is quite simple to do. If you’re thinking of using your Cove all year round, then insulating it is the way to go.
Insulation for an Cove building
Electrical
The inside of our Cove backyard studio is deliberately left exposed to accommodate wiring for lighting, outlets, heating equipment, whatever you have in mind. Once the installation is complete and before finishing your interior, simply have an electrician come and do their thing.
Electrical configuration option
Plumbing
Provided you have a water source nearby, your Cove studio pipes can be run for sinks and taps. If you have something a little more elaborate in mind like a shower or toilet, best to make sure it is coordinated with the concrete pad and installation of the shed.
Plumbing for an Cove
pricing
Visit "options and accessories" for detail and pricing of our accessories.
Find below pricing for all of the Cove sizes that we have built so far. Don't see your size? Ask us and we will provide you with a quote.
Note that pricing below is for the base kit only. Doors, windows, and other options are à la cart so that you can customize to your hearts content.
Custom Designs
Summerwood will take your custom design and make it your own. If you have something different in mind, talk to one of our designers about bringing it to life.
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