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The back of Eva Pianezzola’s Toronto home, designed by Kfir Gluzberg of Kilogram Studio, features a bright red facade that may look a little extreme at first glance, but the color and form of the structure play off the redbrick gabled homes around it.

The kitchen is now part of the large open living space. The 1960s Hygena formica cabinets in Polyester Pumpkin were a vintage find. The white pendants are from IKEA and the blue is from Habitat.

During: This shot shows the new interior walls for the bedrooms and the heating system laid below the concrete floor.

The new framing installed in the garage helped to raise the ceiling height and divide the space into a suite of rooms that skirt the central common area.

Floor Plan of San Diego ADU by Modern Granny Flat

“The lighting in the shower makes it feel like an outdoor shower,” says Shannon. “It’s like you’re in Hawaii.”

Though the ceiling looks spectacular, it’s really crafted from standard 2’x2’ boards from Home Depot. LED light strips enhance the impact. “When you explain the method to someone, they’re like, ‘that’s it?!’” Laughs Losada-Amor.

Cabinets hang from the ceiling around the kitchen, helping defining the area without obstructing the natural light that flows throughout the building.

LBT flooring is used throughout the unit; the countertops are Quartz.

Given the great weather in Carlsbad, the garage door is frequently open to let in the warm air and light.

The ultra-flexible space easily transforms into a bedroom and work area, thanks to a clever wall system designed by the Modern Granny Flat team.

“I consider light to actually be one of the materials here,” says Losada-Amor. Skylights (including one in the shower) offer ventilation as well as light.