The family can now enjoy spending time together and alone in the several sun-filled nooks created by the smart partition of the living room.
An all-over black paint job would make a room feel bold and dramatic.
A staircase with white oak treads accesses the loft-style bedroom. The kitchen counters and bathroom flooring are crafted from concrete mixed with glass beads that give the material an organic feel and a lighter weight.
Natural materials (wood and plant-life) help keep the converted garage from feeling too small.
The micro home in Warsaw that architect Adam Pszczolkowski designed for his family and friends features expansive windows framed by plywood and white-painted HPL panels. "I chose white because of its modern and timeless character," the architect says.
Fruit trees, a hedge, a vegetable garden, and a chicken coop are situated between the main house and the ADU, helping to provide a feeling of privacy.
The two-bedroom ADU features built-ins in every room
Concept
Post-and-beam construction continues into each of the home's five bedrooms. The primary suite includes a fully remodeled bath—another space with a large skylight.
On the other side of the kitchen is another light-filled living area, featuring original built-ins.
Original hardwood floors run throughout, complementing the crisp white walls and ceilings.
Soaring trees tower over the single-level home, allowing it to become immersed in nature.
Thomas Schlosser—founder of Klassik Copenhagen—updates the former home of painter Carl Locher with 20th-century furnishings and a sophisticated monochrome palette.