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Extra Rockwool insulation in the dividing wall helps with soundproofing.

Chalet M floor plan

The bedroom doubles as the living area.

“I wanted to bring in a little bit of apricot to nod to the name of the studio,” says Troup of the $25 USD orange velvet curtain he hung as a space divider.

Despite its small footprint, the flexible, multi-purpose space includes bike storage and a niche for storing weights.

Andersen 400 Series casement windows and hinged patio doors were selected for their energy efficiency and aesthetic compatibility with the ranch-style main house.

Birch veneer plywood and a sealed concrete floor provide a simple and cohesive material palette for the ADU. An innovative HVAC system—the LG Art Cool Gallery—allows original artwork to be placed at the front of the wall-mounted unit.

The kitchen echoes the bathroom in its finishes, including the Silestone countertop, IKEA cabinets, and Dal Tile backsplash. The space-saving fridge and range are from Blomberg.

This innovative residential addition by Best Practice Architecture was built to give an aging family member a safe, well-designed, and private dwelling. In addition to meeting the immediate needs of the family, the space also needed to accommodate future use as a rental unit, studio, or office. Converting an existing garage was the perfect solution. Carefully placed windows and skylights provide lots of daylight, while exposed rafters create a loft-like atmosphere. A short walk through the entryway reveals the bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room. A lofted space above the bathroom can be used as storage, an office, or sleeping quarters. It also opens to a private back deck. All of these details come together to create an inviting, open-concept accommodation, making the relatively small footprint of this granny pad feel much larger than it really is.

Sabine Marcelis for IKEA’s coveted ‘doughnut’ lamp adds a pop of playfulness to the open-plan lounge area.

“The new space aligns perfectly with our lifestyle, especially considering our roles as a family with two kids and the need to work from home frequently,” says Claudia.

Now clear, clean and crisp, the kitchen was reinstated as the heart of the family home and bestowed with custom flooring and cabinetry.

Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in the living room and entrance hallway make ample space for the family’s extensive book collection.

A dip of grey paint on the stair hints at the updated spaces above.

A new central landing on the upper level offers a launch pad for the family to gather, then separate to their respective rooms.

The interiors feature laminated plywood and terrazzo tiles

detail - shelving units

Dyer allocated the entry to the niche, saving and reinstalling the woodwork. It frames a beckoning view of the kitchen, as well as the striking new windows over the sink.

Tembo stools by Note Designs Studio add cheer to the serene kitchen.