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The native, drought-tolerant plantings and gravel pathways are environmentally sustainable creating a space that is easily maintained and enjoyed by the owners. The perimeter fence provides privacy and emphasizes the horizontality of the mid-century modern aesthetic.

A simple stucco plane and wooden gate provide privacy and separation from front to back while staying true to the mid-century design.

The exterior of the ADU is clad in cement-board siding. "It's readily available, relatively affordable, and environmentally friendly,

The main bedroom features a purplish-red recessed wall that presents as a visual counterpoint to the dark blue sliding panels/doors.

"The large dark blue panels or doors subdivide the space and allow for flexibility,

The bedroom/office connects to the outdoors via a large sliding glass door. The space's orange accent wall was inspired by Los Angeles sunsets.

Original concrete floors were filled, and polished, allowing blemishes and wear to remain. The kitchen was designed to reflect the simplicity of island life, the dreamy nature of the owner's love for the coast and open fields, and the industrial origins of the home.

In addition to the subtle purple hues, Waldron brought in a subtle femininity using rose gold plumbing fixtures.

Kaplan redid the bathroom to be in the same style as the main suite, then created two bedrooms and a study, made possible by the rear extension’s added space.

A detailed shot showing how the Ipe, white oak, and concrete floors meet. The concrete floor has a radiant heating system.

A skylight wraps the stove hood to allow light to bounce off the adjacent wall. “I rarely put a skylight in a room,” says Kaplan. “I always run them along a wall. And then I run the wall directly up into the skylight because I prefer reflected light versus the harsh glare of a skylight. The walls kind-of disappear into the light.”

Studio apartment from rear to front

Studio apartment from entry