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Unsure of how to light under the loft, Monica turned to a friend from the gym who works in lighting design. He helped her with the design, the installation, and even gifted her materials.

Here, the long gallery provides access to the two bedrooms and open-plan living space.

After: A new porch roof, made of metal, completes the updated exterior facade. The home’s doors and the garage door are painted a punchy pink, Benjamin Moore’s Rosewood.

Why Now, More Than Ever, the ADU Is the Future of Home: Whether it serves as an investment, backyard office, or intergenerational housing, the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) has never made more sense.

Architect Jonathan Solomon and city planner Meg Gustafson had experience designing houses, but not together, which made renovating their late-1800s home in Chicago’s Uptown all the more exciting—particularly when you consider their style is anything but traditional.

A diagram of DH House's prefabricated metal structure.

The architects designed the home’s expansion with the knowledge that the owners plan to continue the renovation when their budget allows it. "We wanted to put everything in the right place so it doesn’t have to be undone later," says Corti.

Marset’s Santorini lights were designed by Sputnik Estudio in 2014. Available in white, gray, or mustard, the outdoor lamps are inspired by fishing boat lanterns and can be customized for your space—including how many shades to place on the diffuser, the order, position, and direction.

MacArthur fellow and cofounder of the Sweet Water Foundation Emmanuel Pratt speaks about "regenerative design" and reclaiming the community.

Mike and Lauren in the kitchen, which is outfitted with GE Profile and Ariston appliances.