Transitional Kitchen Tucson, AZ Southwest Kitchen & Bath Designer: Maria Jean
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Southwest Kitchen and Bath Design by Maria Jean Photo by KC Creative Designs
Inspiration for a contemporary gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

In an era when housing is becoming increasingly scarce, small structures are making a big difference. The Crystal ADU is one of them — a compact, beautifully detailed dwelling designed by F9 Productions to deliver both function and artistry within just 160 square feet. The Idea The client came to F9 with their own sketches — early ideas drawn from the fractured symmetry of natural crystals. They envisioned a minimalist refuge that was as expressive as it was efficient. We took that spark and shaped it into a refined architectural statement: a simple rectangle capped by a striking, asymmetrical roof that catches the light like a cut gem. Design and Craft The defining detail — a roof so thin it appears almost weightless — demanded careful problem-solving. Standard framing would have compromised the delicate profile. Instead, our team engineered a custom edge detail that maintains the sleek form while ensuring structural integrity and energy performance. This kind of precision is what transforms a small project into a showcase of design craft. Inside the Space Step inside, and the attention to detail continues. Every square inch is intentional. Built-in cabinetry wraps the walls, and a fold-down Murphy bed disappears to reveal open living space. In the bathroom, clever storage niches and a tankless water heater make the most of every inch. A skylight above the shower floods the space with natural light — warm, private, and bright. Efficiency in Every Sense Compact living comes with natural advantages. The small volume of the Crystal ADU reduces energy use, while a ductless mini-split system maintains comfort year-round. This simplicity makes the building both efficient and elegant — a perfect reflection of F9’s design philosophy: functional minimalism with a human touch. The Result The Crystal ADU shows that size doesn’t define quality — design does. It’s a small footprint with a big message: that thoughtful architecture can solve real housing challenges while creating spaces people love to inhabit. The future of housing may be smaller, but with projects like this, it’s infinitely brighter.

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Transitional Kitchen Tucson, AZ Southwest Kitchen & Bath Designer: Maria Jean
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Charming modern European guest cottage with Spanish and moroccan influences! This living room area is designed with airbnb short stay guests in mind; equipped with a beehive fireplace, antique buffet used as a credenza, moroccan shag beni orain rug, leather bergere chairs w/ ottomans, a carved wood fracture from India, hand made ceramic lamps, etc..

Elegant porcelain tile inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi, subtle fractures and tonal veining create visual rhythm and sculptural interest on floors and walls.

A design tool we often work with is juxtaposition. In this photo we juxtapose an original sideboard now used for storage with gold decorative spheres & a fractured metal stool. Photography: Barry Calhoun Photography

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Fracture as a part of a happy customer's family room in Surrey BC, Canada. This is an exclusive design that's 100% hand-painted from western Canada. www.StudioMojoArtwork.com

No one will forget this inventive, jigsaw-like mirror installation from the talented designers at Christopher Guy. I consider it a work of art!
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