![With mid-century modern influences, the sliding glass walls of this backyard studio, seamlessly open the interior spaces of the studio to the backyard. Inside, there's a wood ceiling, polished concrete floors, a small bench, storage, and a kitchenette.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-backyard-studio-guest-pool-house-101021-1036-01.jpg)
Harley Graham Architects has designed a backyard studio for their clients in Byron Bay, Australia, that includes a living space with a kitchenette, a bedroom, and a bathroom.
The 645 square foot (60sqm) structure is timber clad in Australian Tallowwood and was designed as a place for the client’s parents and friends to stay.
![With mid-century modern influences, the sliding glass walls of this backyard studio, seamlessly open the interior spaces of the studio to the backyard. Inside, there's a wood ceiling, polished concrete floors, a small bench, storage, and a kitchenette.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-backyard-studio-guest-pool-house-101021-1036-02.jpg)
With mid-century modern influences, the sliding glass walls seamlessly open the interior spaces of the studio to the backyard. Inside, there’s a wood ceiling, polished concrete floors, a small bench, storage, and a kitchenette.
![With mid-century modern influences, the sliding glass walls of this backyard studio, seamlessly open the interior spaces of the studio to the backyard. Inside, there's a wood ceiling, polished concrete floors, a small bench, storage, and a kitchenette.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-backyard-studio-guest-pool-house-101021-1036-03.jpg)
![With mid-century modern influences, the sliding glass walls of this backyard studio, seamlessly open the interior spaces of the studio to the backyard. Inside, there's a wood ceiling, polished concrete floors, a small bench, storage, and a kitchenette.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-backyard-studio-guest-pool-house-101021-1036-04.jpg)
The bedroom is located at one end of the studio and can be closed off from view if needed. The wood ceiling continues through for a seamless look, and in the bedroom, it flows down the wall to act as a backdrop for the bed.
![The wood ceiling continues through for a seamless look, and in the bedroom it flows down the wall to act as a backdrop for the bed.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-wood-yellow-bedroom-101021-1037-05.jpg)
![The wood ceiling continues through for a seamless look, and in the bedroom it flows down the wall to act as a backdrop for the bed.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-wood-yellow-bedroom-101021-1037-06.jpg)
The en-suite bathroom includes patterned tiles, a warm wood vanity, and a walk-in shower.
![This modern en-suite bathroom includes patterned tiles, a warm wood vanity, and a walk-in shower.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-yellow-white-bathroom-patterned-tile-101021-1037-07.jpg)
![This modern en-suite bathroom includes patterned tiles, a warm wood vanity, and a walk-in shower.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-yellow-white-bathroom-patterned-tile-101021-1037-08.jpg)
![This modern en-suite bathroom includes patterned tiles, a warm wood vanity, and a walk-in shower.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-yellow-white-bathroom-patterned-tile-101021-1037-09.jpg)
An additional element in the form of a small pool cabana with a day bed ties the architectural elements of the backyard together.
![A small wood-lined pool cabana with a day bed.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-pool-cabana-101021-1037-10.jpg)