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The breakfast area sits directly beneath the clerestory window pop-up, or scoop.

Warwas offset the rear of the ADU to accommodate the power lines running behind the house, and he designed a window in the office/guest room upstairs that meets the roof in the same way that the window off the dining area/kitchen meets the ground.

Ben Warwas set a slider by Western Window Systems at a diagonal beneath the overhang created by the second floor.

This 2,520-square-foot home in Los Angeles is a vibrant residence for a production designer and an artist.

Packed with personality, this retooled shed by Best Practice Architecture might just be the cutest little ADU in Texas.

Floor Plan of Oak Cliff Casita by Best Practice Architecture

The patio features a sectional from Neighbor, a coffee table from Zachary A., and dinnerware from Kinto.

Casa Cantellano homeowner loves plants, and the program was centered around her hobby, providing ample outdoor space.

The Santa Cruz ADU that Brian Friel and Melissa Virostko share with their two children opens to a flastone patio that extends the living space. Says Brian, "Our living quarters are efficient, but it’s nice to have some other spaces that we can to escape to.

Lee Buchanan of Lee Build created a screen of white ash slats beside the kitchen as well as the entry. "The stairs are beautifully integrated into the kitchen so the kids and I are always talking and someone is always sitting on the bottom steps,

The floor-to-ceiling windows provide a connection to the forest, nature-inclusive rather

The addition contrasts with the main house in dramatic fashion, which was, according to Cerrone, "the main point". "The extension needed to be something different, more modern, and built with sustainable materials,

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.

The partially covered area in the courtyard presents an idyllic setting for al fresco dining.

“We’ve tried to create a space that feels calm, with warm lighting, soft textures, natural wood pieces, and beach treasures collected from our trips,” says Leah. The living room features a cozy and durable Movie Night Sectional from Sundays, Zero Waste Coffee Table from Avocado, and handcrafted shelving unit by local carpenter Kaleb Redden—putting family mementos and found objects on display.

We designed the kitchen to be able to see straight into our living space, making it easy to watch the kids while preparing meals,” says Leah of the newly opened up living area.

The airy, light-filled interior is made of reclaimed timber and siding from a 19th-century barn.

Natural wood with original brickwork and microcement to create a minimalist yet warm kitchen area.