Our Story
Based in Southern California, Hideaway Space was created to solve a simple problem: modern life needs more room. Our founder saw the opportunity to blend design, craftsmanship, and efficiency into backyard studios that elevate how people live, work, and recharge.
Our Process
Choose your studio.
Delivery, site prep, assembly, foundation, lighting and finishes always included.
We’ll get building.
After a site visit, we’ll begin prefabricating your custom studio in our factory.
Installation week.
Our team spends an average of 6-9 days to put together your studio, so it’s ready for you to start using right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hideaway Space is a premium, turn-key builder specializing in modern, backyard studios designed to create essential living, working, or creative space right outside your home. We handle the entire process, from design consultation to final installation. We service San Diego and Orange County
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We specifically design our studios to be under 120 square feet (or 10x12 ft,8x15) to help streamline the building permit process for our clients. In many California jurisdictions, structures below this threshold often qualify for simplified permitting or, in some cases, no building permit for the structure itself, provided they meet setbacks and do not include plumbing. We make the permitting as hassle-free as possible.
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"Turn-key" means we handle everything entirely. Our service includes design, delivery, site preparation, foundation, complete construction and finishing (including electrical wiring, lighting, and interior finishes), and final cleanup. When we leave, your studio is ready to be used.
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Most of the build happens offsite at our factory. On-site construction typically takes 5 to 10 days. We aim to have your studio ready for use within 4 to 8 weeks. The total timeline can vary based on local permit requirements and site complexity.
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Our studios are incredibly versatile! They are perfectly suited for:
Dedicated Home Offices
Fitness/Workout Studios or Yoga Retreats
Art Studios or Creative Workshops
Quiet Reading Nooks or Meditation Spaces
Podcasting studios
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For standard use (lighting, computer, accessories), your Hideaway Space studio is powered by a heavy-duty, weather-resistant extension cord that plugs directly into a dedicated exterior outlet on your home. This allows for a simple, fast setup.
Hardwiring Option: If you choose to include a mini-split HVAC unit or require a higher electrical load, we will hardwire the studio directly to your main electrical panel to ensure safe and code-compliant power delivery. We include this hardwiring service in the quote for any studio with a mini-split.
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Yes, you have two great options:
Standard Studio Customization:
For our under 120 sq. ft. models, we offer a wide range of choices for finishes, including:
Exterior cladding (e.g., wood siding, metal paneling)
Interior wall and floor finishes
Placement and style of windows and doors
Selection of fixtures and lighting
Full Custom Studios:
For clients who need a larger space, a specific layout, or integrated plumbing (like a bathroom or kitchenette), we offer full custom design and build services.
These studios will be subject to standard building permit requirements, which we will manage as part of our turn-key service.
Please contact us for a detailed consultation on a custom project.
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We are committed to quality. All Hideaway Space studios come with a 5 year structural warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.