Mini Studios in the Garden: More Living Space, but Not Without Permission

Paris - 06.08.2026: Prefabricated mini studios for private property are considered an alternative to a conventional house extension. Franceinfo reported on 6 August on small residential modules installed next to the main house. They can serve as workspaces or guest rooms, create space for relatives or offer a separate retreat. This avoids the extensive conversion of the existing building, but the project is not legally straightforward as a result.The appeal lies in industrial prefabrication. Walls, insulation, windows and often sanitary facilities are largely produced in a workshop. On the property, ...