Diminutive architecture is the focus of 'Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways: Big Ideas for Small Backyard Destinations,' by writer Debra Prinzing and photographer William Wright
No longer a dusty shelter for plants or gardening tools, the backyard shed is assuming a new architectural role in the landscape. These tiny buildings in 500 square feet or less can offer an attractive and often affordable alternative for creating more space without undergoing a major renovation.
The asymmetrical V-shaped glass structure, right, dubbed the "mod pod" by its Texas owners, is one example of diminutive architecture -- in urban gardens, suburban backyards and rural properties -- featured in "Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways: Big Ideas for Small Backyard Destinations," a new book by design writer Debra Prinzing (www.debraprinzing.com) and photographer William Wright (www.williamwrightphoto.com).
For more ideas from "Stylish Sheds," look for the photo gallery posted at latimes.com/home.
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