Double doors connect the outside to a main living space in this “garden cottage” ADU.
The front of the home has a ramp entrance that leads to a wraparound deck.
The family of four and their guests can sit on a low railing that acts as a bench to take in the views.
In addition to featuring shou sugi ban cladding, the home's exterior utilizes charred spotted gum timber that harmonizes with the spotted gum timbers used on all decks and trims.
A wooden pergola adds shade to the patio. Terrace furniture by XX.
A custom-built island anchors the kitchen-dining area, the most social area of the home.
An outdoor breezeway between the storage shed and the main house is ideal for outdoor dining.
The combined kitchen and dining room, featuring two pieces of family-heirloom furniture, feel spacious thanks to a vaulted ceiling; it and the walls are clad in Douglas fir.
László Moholy-Nagy
The interior is mostly painted white with vibrant pops of color adding a distinctive Bauhaus touch. In the kitchen, this is expressed through the mustard yellow cabinetry. "I really love Bauhaus and Mid-Century tones,
The neutral backdrop of plywood and dove grey carpet is contrasted with bright red feature furniture pieces and potted plants.
The focus was on creating a comfortable home for family life—and open-plan living spaces were essential.