Like many West Coast cities, Seattle is facing a severe housing shortage at a time when labor and material costs have skyrocketed. Combined with a lack of available dirt, housing vacancy rates stubbornly hover under 5%. A response to this housing perfect storm has been the evolution of a new housing prototype called a detached Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (DADU). This is commonly referred to as a Mother-in-Law (MIL) unit. As the name implies, this is a small, self-contained housing type that allows for additional housing to be built on an existing lot, creating greater density within our urban fabric. Generally thought of as either starter housing or aging-in-place concepts, these are extremely efficient floor plans that squeeze all the basic living functions into a compact space while envisioning the urban fabric as one's living room. In the case of our little DADU, our footprint is 20' x 20' and provides a ground level garage/music studio and an upper level apartment. The misconception of these structure - thanks in large part to the misinformation campaign of the Not-So-Big-House movement - is the smaller translates into cheaper. Since these are essentially small houses, the truth is these are very expensive structures on a cost/sf basis. We conceptualized this structure as inexpensively as we could think of and it still ended up costing more than $400,000 or around $500/sf.

A sloping front yard was updated by adding a retaining wall with multiple block shapes to create a pattern. This added additional flat yard space and much easier maintenance as nothing would grow on the slope. Product used - Allan Block - AB Europa Collection. Photo by Allan Block Retaining Walls

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Sunroom - small contemporary concrete concrete floor sunroom idea in Baltimore with a standard ceiling

Like many West Coast cities, Seattle is facing a severe housing shortage at a time when labor and material costs have skyrocketed. Combined with a lack of available dirt, housing vacancy rates stubbornly hover under 5%. A response to this housing perfect storm has been the evolution of a new housing prototype called a detached Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (DADU). This is commonly referred to as a Mother-in-Law (MIL) unit. As the name implies, this is a small, self-contained housing type that allows for additional housing to be built on an existing lot, creating greater density within our urban fabric. Generally thought of as either starter housing or aging-in-place concepts, these are extremely efficient floor plans that squeeze all the basic living functions into a compact space while envisioning the urban fabric as one's living room. In the case of our little DADU, our footprint is 20' x 20' and provides a ground level garage/music studio and an upper level apartment. The misconception of these structure - thanks in large part to the misinformation campaign of the Not-So-Big-House movement - is the smaller translates into cheaper. Since these are essentially small houses, the truth is these are very expensive structures on a cost/sf basis. We conceptualized this structure as inexpensively as we could think of and it still ended up costing more than $400,000 or around $500/sf.

Like many West Coast cities, Seattle is facing a severe housing shortage at a time when labor and material costs have skyrocketed. Combined with a lack of available dirt, housing vacancy rates stubbornly hover under 5%. A response to this housing perfect storm has been the evolution of a new housing prototype called a detached Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (DADU). This is commonly referred to as a Mother-in-Law (MIL) unit. As the name implies, this is a small, self-contained housing type that allows for additional housing to be built on an existing lot, creating greater density within our urban fabric. Generally thought of as either starter housing or aging-in-place concepts, these are extremely efficient floor plans that squeeze all the basic living functions into a compact space while envisioning the urban fabric as one's living room. In the case of our little DADU, our footprint is 20' x 20' and provides a ground level garage/music studio and an upper level apartment. The misconception of these structure - thanks in large part to the misinformation campaign of the Not-So-Big-House movement - is the smaller translates into cheaper. Since these are essentially small houses, the truth is these are very expensive structures on a cost/sf basis. We conceptualized this structure as inexpensively as we could think of and it still ended up costing more than $400,000 or around $500/sf.

Like many West Coast cities, Seattle is facing a severe housing shortage at a time when labor and material costs have skyrocketed. Combined with a lack of available dirt, housing vacancy rates stubbornly hover under 5%. A response to this housing perfect storm has been the evolution of a new housing prototype called a detached Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (DADU). This is commonly referred to as a Mother-in-Law (MIL) unit. As the name implies, this is a small, self-contained housing type that allows for additional housing to be built on an existing lot, creating greater density within our urban fabric. Generally thought of as either starter housing or aging-in-place concepts, these are extremely efficient floor plans that squeeze all the basic living functions into a compact space while envisioning the urban fabric as one's living room. In the case of our little DADU, our footprint is 20' x 20' and provides a ground level garage/music studio and an upper level apartment. The misconception of these structure - thanks in large part to the misinformation campaign of the Not-So-Big-House movement - is the smaller translates into cheaper. Since these are essentially small houses, the truth is these are very expensive structures on a cost/sf basis. We conceptualized this structure as inexpensively as we could think of and it still ended up costing more than $400,000 or around $500/sf.

Example of a country bathroom design in Portland

Photo: Jason Snyder © 2013 Houzz

Another fun Crestview project! This young couple wanted a back yard that reflected their bohemian-eclectic style and could add additional privacy from the ever climbing construction around them. A place for “hanging out and drinking coffee or beer in the backyard.” But what was most exciting, was the air stream they had just purchased and were in the process of restoring. With the end goal of using it as a guest home for family and friends, we were challenged with creating a space that was cohesive and connected this new living space with the rest of the yard. In the front we had another quark to fix. The sidewalk from their front door to the street suddenly stopped 5 feet from the curb, making a less than inviting entry for guests. So, creating a new usable entryway with additional curb appeal was a top priority. We managed the entertainment space by using modern poured concrete pad’s as a focal. A poured concrete wall serves as a bench as well as creates a visual anchor for the patio area. To soften the hard materials, small plantings of succulents and ground cover were planted in the spaces between the pads. For a backdrop, a custom Cedar Plank wall and trellis combined to soften the vertical space and add plenty of privacy. The trellis is anchored by a Coral Vine to add interest. Cafe style lighting was strung across the area create a sense of intimacy. We also completed the fence transition, and eliminated the grass areas that were not being utilized to reduce the amount of water waste in the landscape, and replaced these areas with beneficial plantings for the wildlife. Overall, this landscape was completed with a cohesive Austin-friendly design in mind for these busy young professionals! Caleb Kerr - http://www.calebkerr.com

this Rancho Bernardo master suite remodel we recently finished! This incredible master suite features Brantford faucets with "Bianco" Piedrafina countertop and backsplash. The existing cabinets were refinished in a marshmallow cream color to go with the light blue walls. The highlight feature is the Hydrosystems Lifestyle white walk-in tub! We can design functional bathrooms to meet our clients needs! In addition to the master suite remodel, we also remodeled our clients additional bathroom! The second bathroom also features the Brantford faucets with "Bianco" Piedrafina countertop and backsplash. Also, the existing cabinets were refinished in the marshmallow cream color. The shower features a Swan Veritek white shower pan with a clear glass bypass. Morever, the shower has a tile niche with a glass shelf and a reinforced wall for a Elite grab bar. Photos by Scott Basile

this Rancho Bernardo master suite remodel we recently finished! This incredible master suite features Brantford faucets with "Bianco" Piedrafina countertop and backsplash. The existing cabinets were refinished in a marshmallow cream color to go with the light blue walls. The highlight feature is the Hydrosystems Lifestyle white walk-in tub! We can design functional bathrooms to meet our clients needs! In addition to the master suite remodel, we also remodeled our clients additional bathroom! The second bathroom also features the Brantford faucets with "Bianco" Piedrafina countertop and backsplash. Also, the existing cabinets were refinished in the marshmallow cream color. The shower features a Swan Veritek white shower pan with a clear glass bypass. Morever, the shower has a tile niche with a glass shelf and a reinforced wall for a Elite grab bar. Photos by Scott Basile

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this Rancho Bernardo master suite remodel we recently finished! This incredible master suite features Brantford faucets with "Bianco" Piedrafina countertop and backsplash. The existing cabinets were refinished in a marshmallow cream color to go with the light blue walls. The highlight feature is the Hydrosystems Lifestyle white walk-in tub! We can design functional bathrooms to meet our clients needs! In addition to the master suite remodel, we also remodeled our clients additional bathroom! The second bathroom also features the Brantford faucets with "Bianco" Piedrafina countertop and backsplash. Also, the existing cabinets were refinished in the marshmallow cream color. The shower features a Swan Veritek white shower pan with a clear glass bypass. Morever, the shower has a tile niche with a glass shelf and a reinforced wall for a Elite grab bar. Photos by Scott Basile

Transitional bathroom photo in Los Angeles

In this iteration of the 20K house, the team took much care to examine the successes and failures of all previous versions, deciding it would be more beneficial to improve upon the existing research than start anew. Dave's house has the same footprint as earlier 20K houses, but the size and placement of the porches has been redistributed to allow a larger front porch, a small back stoop, and an additional 9' length of interior space. Enclosing more space did not significantly affect the budget, since a large portion of the cost was embedded in the foundation and floor platform work. Construction techniques and details were streamlined and materials selected to allow for a very quick building timeline: the home could be built in 3-4 weeks. The gabled form of the house gives it presence and a sense of pride. The front facade consists of corrugated metal, while painted white metal (a more economical cladding material) was placed on the sides and rear of the home. PROJECT TEAM Charity Bulgrien, Ian Cook, Obi Elichi Photo by Timothy Hursley.

This dreamy beach house is quite the reality check out this stunning ADU and major renovation on this beautiful hippie chic beach abode in Laguna Beach, CA Our clients vision was to create an open floorplan concept while adding some additional space without expanding their footprint. We removed some walls in the living room, remodeled the kitchen and 2 bathrooms along with a ADU in the garage. Our customer’s quirky, amazing sense of style helped make this project unique experience. Treeium has the expertise and knowledge with working in the coast cities.

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this Rancho Bernardo master suite remodel we recently finished! This incredible master suite features Brantford faucets with "Bianco" Piedrafina countertop and backsplash. The existing cabinets were refinished in a marshmallow cream color to go with the light blue walls. The highlight feature is the Hydrosystems Lifestyle white walk-in tub! We can design functional bathrooms to meet our clients needs! In addition to the master suite remodel, we also remodeled our clients additional bathroom! The second bathroom also features the Brantford faucets with "Bianco" Piedrafina countertop and backsplash. Also, the existing cabinets were refinished in the marshmallow cream color. The shower features a Swan Veritek white shower pan with a clear glass bypass. Morever, the shower has a tile niche with a glass shelf and a reinforced wall for a Elite grab bar. Photos by Scott Basile