Why a TargetBox Studio?
- Mobile
- Versatile
- Customizable
- Eco-friendly
Work Space at Home
Enjoy a backyard work space and expand your abilities with a TargetBox portable studio. Made from long-lasting corten steel, your fully customizable oasis will give you much-needed separation from home living, without the high costs and frustrating scheduling issues of home renovations.
Select your options and let TargetBox’s team of professional builders make the workspace you’ve always dreamed of.
8’x10’ TargetBox Portable Studio
Enter through a five-foot sliding patio door into your backyard’s creative hub. Professionally framed, spray-foam insulated and finished, you can use your space as a secluded office, art studio, home-based retail space or anything else that piques your imagination.
8’x20’ TargetBox Portable Studio
This spacious work centre comes standard with a five-foot patio door, man door with window, 36″x48″ window, framed, spray-foamed and finished to your liking. Walls have smart panels and trim, and flooring is finished with VCT tiles.
Your Portable Workspace Options & Specifications
– 5 foot sliding patio door
– Steel commercial mandoor with window (for 20′ studio)
– 2” spray foam on all walls and ceiling
– Smart panel on walls
– MDF white melamine on ceiling
– MDF trim
– VCT flooring
– 4 outlets
– 4” pot lights (8′ x 10′ includes 4 pot lights, 8′ x 20′ includes 6 pot lights)
– Switch
– In-wall heater
– Through-the-wall A/C system
– Paint the colour of your choice
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Comparison Chart: Portable Studios vs Other Studio Options
Feature | 10’ portable studio | 20’ portable studio | Traditional Home Addition | Prefab Shed/Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 5–7 weeks | 5–7 weeks | 3–6 months | 4–8 weeks months |
| Customizable Layout | Yes | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Insulation & HVAC | Spray foam, heater & A/C options | Spray foam, heater & A/C options | Depends on build | Optional |
| Security | Lockable steel doors | Lockable steel doors | Standard doors & locks | Basic doors |
| Portability | Yes | Yes | No | Limited |
| Expandable | Yes, multiple units | Yes, multiple units | No | Limited |
| Cost | Affordable | Mid-range | High | Low–mid |
Why Homeowners Choose Portable Studios
- Private, functional space in your backyard
- Delivered ready-to-use with fast setup
- Secure, insulated, and climate-controlled
- Fully customizable interior and finishes
- Portable and easy to relocate
- Expandable with additional units
- Perfect for long-term or temporary use
How You Can Use a Portable Office for Residential Use
- Home Office – Focus without distractions
- Art or Music Studio – A space to create freely
- Home Gym or Yoga Studio – Private wellness retreat
- Mini Retail or Hobby Shop – Run small-scale businesses from home
- Backyard Lounge or Retreat – Escape and relax in your own space
Benefits of a Portable Studio
- Create a dedicated space without expensive construction
- Fully customizable to your exact needs
- Quick delivery and set up in your backyard
- Portable for relocation or future use
- Secure, insulated, and climate-controlled
- Expandable with multiple units
- Ideal for long-term hobbies, home office, or personal retreat
Case Study: Backyard Art Studio & Retreat
Mark, a retired music teacher in Abbotsford, British Columbia, wanted a space to compose music and paint. He selected an 8’x20’ portable studio with extra windows for natural light, MDF trim, and VCT flooring.
The portable studio allowed him to combine his music and painting spaces in one location, giving him a serene retreat while staying close to family.
Case Study: Home Office Transformation
Sarah, a freelance graphic designer in Kingston, Ontario, needed a quiet space to work from home without taking over her living room. She ordered an 8’x10’ portable studio, complete with spray-foam insulation, smart panel walls, and a sliding patio door.
Within seven weeks, her backyard was transformed into a private, professional office, boosting her productivity and creativity
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Frequently Asked Questions
Each studio comes wired for electricity, lighting, and optional internet connectivity. You can customize outlets, circuits, and lighting to suit your needs.
Yes. You can place multiple studios side by side to create larger living, working, or creative spaces.
These studios are popular with homeowners, remote workers, creatives, hobbyists, and families seeking an extra space in their backyard.
Studios are made from durable corten steel, include lockable entry doors, and can be fitted with optional security upgrades to keep your space and belongings safe.
Yes. Portable studios are fully portable. Move it to a new backyard, side yard, or property whenever your needs change.
Yes. All portable studios come professionally insulated with spray foam. Options for in-wall heaters and through-the-wall A/C systems are available to keep your space comfortable in any season.
Absolutely. You decide the floor plan, interior finishes, and features. Add partitions, skylights, storage shelves, or a dedicated lounge area. You can even include HVAC options for year-round comfort.
TargetBox delivers your studio fully set up and ready to use. Depending on your location, your studio can be ready in just a few weeks with no expensive renovation delays.
A portable studio gives you a private, functional space for work, hobbies, or relaxation. Use it as a home office, art studio, music room, yoga space, mini retail shop, or personal retreat. You choose the layout, shelving, lighting, and electrical outlet placement.
From wall finishes to lighting and outlet locations, we’ll tailor it to your style and function.
Yes, as long as we have space for delivery, we can place your studio wherever you need it.
We typically use 20-foot or 40-foot containers, but we can customize sizes and layouts to suit your space.
We can fully outfit your studio with insulation, electrical systems, heating, cooling, and more.
Our studios are perfect for yoga, music, podcasting, remote work or any creative personal space.
Sure! One of the biggest benefits of a TargetBox portable studio is its mobility. If you move homes, change business locations or want to relocate the unit elsewhere on your property, the studio can be lifted and moved easily using standard container-moving equipment.
TargetBox can equip your studio with standard electrical wiring, outlets, and lighting, as well as provisions for internet connectivity like Wi-Fi boosters. We work with you to ensure your portable studio has everything you need to stay connected and powered wherever your space is.
Absolutely. TargetBox specializes in customization. We can build your studio with interior walls, lighting, insulation, custom flooring, and more. Whether it’s for yoga workouts, recording or writing, we’ll help customize your space to your workflow.
Every TargetBox portable studio is built from a strong, steel shipping container, making it extremely durable and weather-resistant. With proper insulation and climate control, they stay comfortable in both hot summers and cold Canadian winters.
TargetBox portable studios are delivered fully assembled and ready to use. Depending on your custom features and location, construction and delivery typically take just a few weeks. Once on-site, you can simply connect to power (if needed), and you’re ready to use.
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