Building a new detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) involves several steps. In these projects we first obtained necessary permits and approvals from local authorities. Next, the layout and design were planned according to zoning regulations and our needs. The ADUs were constructed by laying foundations, erecting the structure, and installing utilities. Finally, interior finishing were completed, ensuring compliance with building codes before occupancy.

Photo: Danielle Sykes © 2015 Houzz
Kitchen - eclectic kitchen idea in Providence

Laundry room - contemporary l-shaped laundry room idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in sink and gray walls

Photo: Lauren Andersen © 2018 Houzz
Example of an eclectic kitchen design in San Francisco

Founders, Melinda Joy Miller (author of the Shamanic Gardening: Timeless Techniques for the Modern Sustainable Garden) and Kim Colwell, her daughter and interior designer collaborated on this special garden project. See press for 5 page spread in Pasadena Magazine and interviews with the partners. Each gardening project utilizes their background as feng shui masters, as well as Kim's background as an interior designer. The special sauce in our projects are Melinda Joy's extensive and comprehensive approach to gardening which includes her being a medicine woman, cultural anthropologist, and expert in permaculture, sustainable gardening, and herbology.

Hollyhock House, Frank Lloyd Wright, 1921
Example of a minimalist living room design in Los Angeles

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Founders, Melinda Joy Miller (author of the Shamanic Gardening: Timeless Techniques for the Modern Sustainable Garden) and Kim Colwell, her daughter and interior designer collaborated on this special garden project. See press for 5 page spread in Pasadena Magazine and interviews with the partners. Each gardening project utilizes their background as feng shui masters, as well as Kim's background as an interior designer. The special sauce in our projects are Melinda Joy's extensive and comprehensive approach to gardening which includes her being a medicine woman, cultural anthropologist, and expert in permaculture, sustainable gardening, and herbology.

Mountain style guest dark wood floor kids' room photo in Minneapolis with beige walls

photo by Michael Haywood
Small trendy open concept and built-in desk concrete floor home office photo with white walls

michael biondo, photographer
Inspiration for a huge contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor hallway remodel in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

Kieran Wagner (www.kieranwagner.com)
Example of a trendy dedicated laundry room design in Richmond with white cabinets, blue walls, a drop-in sink and a side-by-side washer/dryer

a book shelf and transom window surround the entrance to the walk in pantry large enough for all kitchen needs
Small farmhouse kitchen pantry photo in Los Angeles with open cabinets, wood countertops and no island

Founders, Melinda Joy Miller (author of the Shamanic Gardening: Timeless Techniques for the Modern Sustainable Garden) and Kim Colwell, her daughter and interior designer collaborated on this special garden project. See press for 5 page spread in Pasadena Magazine and interviews with the partners. Each gardening project utilizes their background as feng shui masters, as well as Kim's background as an interior designer. The special sauce in our projects are Melinda Joy's extensive and comprehensive approach to gardening which includes her being a medicine woman, cultural anthropologist, and expert in permaculture, sustainable gardening, and herbology.

Family room - mid-sized contemporary enclosed concrete floor and gray floor family room idea in Portland with white walls

Brett Mountain
Example of an urban wooden straight open staircase design in Detroit

Avid cooks and entertainers purchased this 1925 Tudor home that had only been partially renovated in the 80's. Cooking is a very important part of this hobby chef's life and so we really had to make the best use of space and storage in this kitchen. Modernizing while achieving maximum functionality, and opening up to the family room were all on the "must" list, and a custom banquette and large island helps for parties and large entertaining gatherings. Cabinets are from Cabico, their Elmwood series in both white paint, and walnut in a natural stained finish. Stainless steel counters wrap the perimeter, while Caesarstone quartz is used on the island. The seated part of the island is walnut to match the cabinetry. The backsplash is a mosaic from Marble Systems. The shelving unit on the wall is custom built to utilize the small wall space and get additional open storage for everyday items. A 3 foot Galley sink is the main focus of the island, and acts as a workhorse prep and cooking space. This is aired with a faucet from Waterstone, with a matching at the prep sink on the exterior wall and a potfiller over the Dacor Range. Built-in Subzero Refrigerator and Freezer columns provide plenty of fresh food storage options. In the prep area along the exterior wall, a built in ice maker, microwave drawer, warming drawer, and additional/secondary dishwasher drawer helps the second cook during larger party prep.

A sculptural translation of geological character into precise architectural form. Cut to a 27"x16"x6" profile, this wall-hung basin utilizes the dense, charcoal field and irregular white veining of premium Bursa Gray marble. The design features a flush-integrated 6" backsplash, a sweeping curved front profile, and a striking terraced interior basin that steps concentrically toward the drain. The honed matte finish suppresses reflectivity to foreground the stone's tonal complexity. Engineered for wall-mounted faucet configurations, it reads with quiet authority—especially when contrasted with matte black plumbing fixtures and bare plaster or modern interior palettes. For current availability, structural specifications, and direct ordering of this terraced model, visit our LUCE SPACES official website

Photo by Jack Thompson