The Retreat

At 15.5m², The Retreat offers a generous, flexible layout that’s perfect for a backyard office, art studio, wellness space, or private work area. With its contemporary design and compact footprint, it fits seamlessly into most Australian outdoor spaces — giving you more room to focus, create, or relax, just steps from home.

Like all Designer Hideaways studios, The Retreat is delivered as a flat-pack DIY kit, designed for straightforward assembly and built with premium materials for long-lasting performance. Whether you're upgrading your work-from-home setup or carving out a personal zone away from the house, The Retreat is a smart and stylish choice for adding usable space to your property.

From
$13,800

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Studio Size

4590mm x 3090mm

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Western Red Cedar

Naturally beautiful, durable, and weather-resistant. The cedar cladding on the front wall offers rich, warm tones with natural resistance to rot, pests, and moisture. 

Oiled to retain its colour and keep your studio looking fresh with minimal upkeep.

Bi-Fold Doors

Our 3-panel timber bifold door combines style, security, and ease of use. The main panel acts as a standard entry door, while the others stay securely locked until opened from inside. 

Once unlocked, all panels fold away smoothly for an open, airy space. Built from premium timber with quality hardware and weather seals, it’s designed for comfort, durability, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

Colorbond Cladding

Our studios feature durable Colorbond steel on the side, back, and roof—offering a sleek, low-maintenance finish that stands up to the elements.

Choose from a range of colours to suit your space. All wall and roof panels include fitted sisalation for added heat and moisture protection.

Quick & Sturdy Build

Designed for easy DIY assembly, each studio includes a solid timber subfloor, pre-made bolt-together panels, all necessary hardware, and clear instructions. 

The internal timber frame allows for flexible interior finishes like plasterboard or plywood—making setup simple and customisable.

Gutter & Downpipe

Each studio includes a Colorbond gutter and downpipe, colour-matched for a seamless look.

Windows

Decks

Double Glazing

Bug Mesh

Timber-framed awning window add-on installed in Colorbond steel-clad studio wall — optional feature for increased ventilation and natural light in backyard garden studios.

Windows

Customise your studio with additional windows! Choose from four sizes to suit your space—whether for privacy,airflow, or extra light. Just select your preferred size when ordering!

Decks

Enhance your studio with our easy-to-assemble Merbau flat pack decks. Designed for a seamless fit, they provide a stylish, durable outdoor space for relaxing or working. Simple to install and built to last!

Close-up of timber-framed double-glazed bifold doors on a backyard studio — enhancing energy efficiency, sound insulation, and comfort in garden office pods.

Double Glazing

Upgrade your windows and bifold doors to double glazing. This option helps regulate temperature, reduce noise, and improve comfort year-round. Simply select the upgrade when ordering!

Retractable bug mesh screen being demonstrated on a timber garden studio door — ideal for keeping insects out while allowing airflow in backyard office pods and creative spaces.

Bug Mesh

Keep the fresh air in and the bugs out with our magnetic bug mesh screen! Designed to fit seamlessly over your bifold doors, this hands-free screen features two vertical slits with built-in magnets, allowing it to automatically close behind you as you walk through.