Kitchen

Savings were made by selecting an IKEA kitchen with simple appliances and a Caesarstone countertop.

“Economy was always at the forefront of all of our decision making due to the high cost of building in California,” explains Kille. But that did not stop her and the design team from selecting strong color choices, like green kitchen cabinets and a bold orange-red front door.

The bathrooms include a walk-in shower, washer, and dryer.

Electricity is used to heat and cool the structures, which is especially important in Canada where the company is based.

The tiny home features a condensed version of a full kitchen, which sits between a living and sleeping quarters.

The company's first offering, Po1, is set on wheels and classified as an RV. Clients can customize the exterior color.

The new kitchen features green kit kat tiles, a terrazzo-effect rubber floor, white cabinetry, and cherry wood veneered cabinets. The client originally wanted teak cabinets, but 4 S Architecture recommended using cherry wood instead as it is more sustainable but has the same warm tones as teak. “We couldn’t get behind teak as a product so we used FSC certified European cherry that has less air miles than American cherry,” explains architect Julia Hamson. “The client was really pleased with the result.”

The backsplash is made from the same green kit kat tiles that clad the island. The worktops are Silestone, a solid surface by Cosentino, and cost $X,XXXX. To save on overhead and profit costs—which are usually calculated by the contractor at 10% to 15%—the clients purchased tapware, kitchen appliances, and lighting themselves. The pendants in the kitchen are Muuto Rime Pendants, which retail for $XXXX for the small and $XXXX for the medium.

The loft get lots of natural daylight through three rows of windows. The stairway to the mezzanine originally had open treads, but Sims and Hanna closed them off and utilized the area underneath for storage. A new wooden dowel handrail complements the original pine floors.

In a small space with two cats, litter box solutions were top of mind. Hanna and Sims created an unobtrusive understair solution for Gus and Baloo.

Baloo and Gus in the built-in bench in the studio, which, according to Amy and Tomasz, is one of their favorite spots to hang out.

An embedded lighting detail in the office area of the photo studio.

When it came to the studio, homeowner Amy Tran had a vision of a small cabin inside a larger space. Working that into a reality, &Daughters studio designed a raised, built-in structure for Amy and Tomasz's workspace. A built-in cat litter area is noticeable only for its small, square entrance.

More than 6,000 pounds of green Moroccan tiles from Design Fliesen were used in their primary bathroom, which has two Falper faucets. There's a second full bathroom and two powder rooms.

A wooden staircase with built-in cabinetry connects to

A large pyramidal skylight illuminates the common hallway, allowing natural light to reach the heart of the home.

The kitchen is anchored by a 12-foot island, which also doubles as a breakfast bar.