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The pantry provides more storage and allows clutter or small appliances to be stashed away.

To date, the pair and their pals have built a compound complete with sheds, tree decks, a pavilion, a wood-fired hot tub, an outhouse, an outdoor shower, and, now, a redwood cabin where an ever widening network of friends gather for skill-sharing workshops and events.

"The first time we flipped a switch and a light came on, Molly and I marveled. It was mind-blowing,

Below the sink, a cooler slides out on a plywood board with the help of casters. The whole kitchen was built for $1,000.

The light-filled kitchen features custom bespoke cabinetry, along with a large central island that delineates the space from the adjacent dining area.

The main bathroom was remodeled and enlarged. Instead of chrome, Megan opted for hardware with a soft pewter finish.

The guest bathroom features Waringa tiles from Johnson Tiles and a Caroma basin.

In the kitchen, Barker offset painted and natural plantation wood with green Inax Biyusai and white Waringa tiles. The pendant is by Gubi.

The master bedroom also opens onto the deck with floor-to-ceiling glass.

A Robert Rauschenberg print, given to the owners by Hugh's uncles is featured on the stairway leading to the great room and kitchen.

Composed of two staggered volumes and a glass-enclosed bridge, the 630-square-foot ADU is finished in tones of white and warm wood. Windows and doors by Loewen, which connect the space to the outdoors at every turn, were among the costlier items in the budget.