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Connected to the private dining room is a small bar, which used to be part of the public bathrooms on the ground floor. William Morris wallpaper and a brass faucet from Signature Hardware create contrast against the moody paint. The wall sconce is by In Common With.

The orange custom cabinets in the kitchen were specially manufactured by Factory Tool.

“We love color and embracing Mexican design,” says Chuch Estudio Co-Founder Aranza García.

"The process of choosing [the paint color] was one of the biggest decisions we had to make,

"How I judge a bar, restaurant, or hotel is the bathroom,

When looking to clean your shower liners, soak them in warm water with a little bleach. Don't forget to wipe down countertops and glass mirrors.

The custom millwork was painted Farrow & Paul Calluna No. 270, which is described as a tranquil lilac and looks light gray according to the light.

The kitchen features custom millwork with opal glass pulls, recycled glass terrazzo countertops and backsplash, copper plumbing, and a showstopping Lacanche range in Provence yellow.

An arch added between the rear extension and the existing house embodies the mix of classical and modern styles.

The garden-level living area of the ADU faces perpendicular to the existing house, offering a measure of privacy to the detached building.

Originally a scullery, this garden room connects to the back of the kitchen. The grooved timber wall conceals a powder room door.

Architect Guta Louro moved from New York City to Austin on the last day of 2020, and designed an apartment full of textures and colors. "I love awakening sensations and provoking thought through my designs," she says.

Otten chose a light color palette of soft green lacquer set against sandblasted pine veneer to keep the space looking as fresh as possible. "The round form on the ceiling is just to hide the cooking hood," he says.

The existing cabinets were painted Card Room Green by Farrow & Ball.

The windows over the sink open right onto the screen porch. A wall of built-in shelving offers both storage and a clever way to separate the kitchen and living room.

Flanking both sides of the backsplash are grey Heath tiles that were installed backwards to reveal the unglazed side. Leathered granite countertops add yet another contrasting texture within the space.

Along Victoria’s Surf Coast, a minimalist timber dwellingcombines Scandinavian charm with the laid-back vibes of a New Zealand bach.