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The garage door became the new unit's front entry, Augustin says of the ADU's orientation. The unit maintains the same square footage, and features a private seating area in the back.
The garage door became the new unit's front entry, Augustin says of the ADU's orientation. The unit maintains the same square footage, and features a private seating area in the back.
Demolition debris accumulates in the driveway, while a new concrete slab is about to be poured. The pair needed a new roof, too, which ate up $4000 of the budget.
Demolition debris accumulates in the driveway, while a new concrete slab is about to be poured. The pair needed a new roof, too, which ate up $4000 of the budget.
Framing for the space begins to take shape, which cost the couple $1800. Sitework came to a total of $5000, and the electrical, shown above, required a $5825 investment.
Framing for the space begins to take shape, which cost the couple $1800. Sitework came to a total of $5000, and the electrical, shown above, required a $5825 investment.
“If you don’t seal it, it will turn gray after a while,” Augustin says of the Redwood fencing material. “A lot of the choices were about durability and maintenance."
“If you don’t seal it, it will turn gray after a while,” Augustin says of the Redwood fencing material. “A lot of the choices were about durability and maintenance."
For the modern facade, Redwood slats mimic the enclosure's horizontal alignment. The wood material, known for being low maintenance, pairs nicely with white trim and a frosty gray acrylic stucco. As you step through the threshold, the exterior concrete transitions into a polished interior surface.
For the modern facade, Redwood slats mimic the enclosure's horizontal alignment. The wood material, known for being low maintenance, pairs nicely with white trim and a frosty gray acrylic stucco. As you step through the threshold, the exterior concrete transitions into a polished interior surface.
Augustin spent $6200 on concrete floors, which included the new slab and the control joins, as well as grinding, polishing, and sealing. “We just put one layer of sealer on and they ground it down a bit,
Augustin spent $6200 on concrete floors, which included the new slab and the control joins, as well as grinding, polishing, and sealing. “We just put one layer of sealer on and they ground it down a bit,
The kitchen countertops, made of white manufactured Quartz, cost $2600 including material, fabrication, and a clean waterfall edge. The backsplash is composed of textural Inedita tile in 5x5 squares. “They are really beautiful; they have this sculpted shape,
The kitchen countertops, made of white manufactured Quartz, cost $2600 including material, fabrication, and a clean waterfall edge. The backsplash is composed of textural Inedita tile in 5x5 squares. “They are really beautiful; they have this sculpted shape,
High Reflective White by Sherwin Williams was chosen for the baseboards, walls and ceiling. “My usual is Dunn Edwards: 3560,” Augustin says, “but on this project I strayed off script.” Two skylights, costing a total of $600, bring in natural light from above.
High Reflective White by Sherwin Williams was chosen for the baseboards, walls and ceiling. “My usual is Dunn Edwards: 3560,” Augustin says, “but on this project I strayed off script.” Two skylights, costing a total of $600, bring in natural light from above.
Finishes for the rental came to a total of $7517, including costs for tile and installation. Augustin prefers to take tile to the ceiling, making for a grand impression. The white hexagonal floor and wall tile is by Antik, and measures 1 3/4” x 1 3/4” in size. The 12x12 tiles for the bathing area are by Demettra in the color Sculpture Gray.
Finishes for the rental came to a total of $7517, including costs for tile and installation. Augustin prefers to take tile to the ceiling, making for a grand impression. The white hexagonal floor and wall tile is by Antik, and measures 1 3/4” x 1 3/4” in size. The 12x12 tiles for the bathing area are by Demettra in the color Sculpture Gray.
Views to the private back patio are framed by $800 sliding double doors. Furnishings for the interior, including the bed, tables and chairs, are estimated at $6500.
Views to the private back patio are framed by $800 sliding double doors. Furnishings for the interior, including the bed, tables and chairs, are estimated at $6500.
The unit's private back patio is enjoyed by all. "We set it up with a table and chair,
The unit's private back patio is enjoyed by all. "We set it up with a table and chair,
Ladera Heights ADU by DNA Architecture + Design
Ladera Heights ADU by DNA Architecture + Design