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The two structures' gabled roofs can be prominently seen from the street, alongside its all-over black siding.

"Having the additional office with a standalone entrance on the ADU is such a nice feature,

The ADU's kitchenette is tucked into one side of the structure, with a ladder leading to a carpeted playroom for the kids. "It's a great example of a family home that doesn't always look like it,

Now, soft white bagged brick and linear clarity unite the rear facade in a visually pleasing manner.

New cherry paneling and flooring throughout complements the original Douglas fir exposed beams.

The kitchen was completely remade with custom cabinetry and counters. "We weren't really sure what we wanted in the kitchen, so my dad had an idea to build us a kitchen out of cardboard with an island and everything. Aaron and I are visual people so we needed to see it at scale to decide,

The living space connects to a patio and has a west-facing window, the latter of which was made possible by cutting a corner out of the second level and pulling the facade back from the property line.

Textured porcelain tile by Terratinta Ceramiche changes throughout the day, thanks to a skylight in the bathroom.

The couple's daughter reads in the cozy nook just inside the front door painted in a vibrant blue from Benjamin Moore. Of the storage area below, Fredrik says, "In Sweden, there's always a place to sit and take off your shoes. This is a version of that."