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Example of a large trendy master beige tile porcelain tile doorless shower design in New York with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls and gray countertops

The goal for this ground-up ADU was to create a dual-purpose dwelling with two front doors. One front door faces the existing main house and shares a common yard. This door opens into a workspace for the homeowners -giving them benefits of both physical separation and visual connection with family. The other front door is tucked discreetly in the side yard and provides privacy to tenants who occupy the one-bedroom unit. The doors and windows of the rental unit open to private patios and gardens at the rear of the property. The 700 square foot ADU also accommodates a generous great room, full bath, laundry room, coat closet and exterior storage.

The goal for this ground-up ADU was to create a dual-purpose dwelling with two front doors. One front door faces the existing main house and shares a common yard. This door opens into a workspace for the homeowners -giving them benefits of both physical separation and visual connection with family. The other front door is tucked discreetly in the side yard and provides privacy to tenants who occupy the one-bedroom unit. The doors and windows of the rental unit open to private patios and gardens at the rear of the property. The 700 square foot ADU also accommodates a generous great room, full bath, laundry room, coat closet and exterior storage.

The goal for this ground-up ADU was to create a dual-purpose dwelling with two front doors. One front door faces the existing main house and shares a common yard. This door opens into a workspace for the homeowners -giving them benefits of both physical separation and visual connection with family. The other front door is tucked discreetly in the side yard and provides privacy to tenants who occupy the one-bedroom unit. The doors and windows of the rental unit open to private patios and gardens at the rear of the property. The 700 square foot ADU also accommodates a generous great room, full bath, laundry room, coat closet and exterior storage.

The goal for this ground-up ADU was to create a dual-purpose dwelling with two front doors. One front door faces the existing main house and shares a common yard. This door opens into a workspace for the homeowners -giving them benefits of both physical separation and visual connection with family. The other front door is tucked discreetly in the side yard and provides privacy to tenants who occupy the one-bedroom unit. The doors and windows of the rental unit open to private patios and gardens at the rear of the property. The 700 square foot ADU also accommodates a generous great room, full bath, laundry room, coat closet and exterior storage.

Autumn fern, (Dryopteris erythrosora) in a woodland setting Le jardinet
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

The homeowners had just purchased this home in El Segundo and they had remodeled the kitchen and one of the bathrooms on their own. However, they had more work to do. They felt that the rest of the project was too big and complex to tackle on their own and so they retained us to take over where they left off. The main focus of the project was to create a master suite and take advantage of the rather large backyard as an extension of their home. They were looking to create a more fluid indoor outdoor space. When adding the new master suite leaving the ceilings vaulted along with French doors give the space a feeling of openness. The window seat was originally designed as an architectural feature for the exterior but turned out to be a benefit to the interior! They wanted a spa feel for their master bathroom utilizing organic finishes. Since the plan is that this will be their forever home a curbless shower was an important feature to them. The glass barn door on the shower makes the space feel larger and allows for the travertine shower tile to show through. Floating shelves and vanity allow the space to feel larger while the natural tones of the porcelain tile floor are calming. The his and hers vessel sinks make the space functional for two people to use it at once. The walk-in closet is open while the master bathroom has a white pocket door for privacy. Since a new master suite was added to the home we converted the existing master bedroom into a family room. Adding French Doors to the family room opened up the floorplan to the outdoors while increasing the amount of natural light in this room. The closet that was previously in the bedroom was converted to built in cabinetry and floating shelves in the family room. The French doors in the master suite and family room now both open to the same deck space. The homes new open floor plan called for a kitchen island to bring the kitchen and dining / great room together. The island is a 3” countertop vs the standard inch and a half. This design feature gives the island a chunky look. It was important that the island look like it was always a part of the kitchen. Lastly, we added a skylight in the corner of the kitchen as it felt dark once we closed off the side door that was there previously. Repurposing rooms and opening the floor plan led to creating a laundry closet out of an old coat closet (and borrowing a small space from the new family room). The floors become an integral part of tying together an open floor plan like this. The home still had original oak floors and the homeowners wanted to maintain that character. We laced in new planks and refinished it all to bring the project together. To add curb appeal we removed the carport which was blocking a lot of natural light from the outside of the house. We also re-stuccoed the home and added exterior trim.

Loft Renovation New York, New York As a loft located in a former industrial building, the Cohen/Bernstein Residence benefits from abundant natural light, high ceilings and large windows. The 1,000 sf apartment presented the challenge of how to utilize its exceptional height without detracting from its openness. Loci Architecture’s solution was a sweeping platform floating above the main floor of the loft. This approach increased the amount of living space without diminishing the apartment’s unique qualities. photos: john bartelstone

Photo: Esther Hershcovic © 2016 Houzz
Eclectic bedroom photo in London

The former jalousie windowed sunken porch was transformed into an office / guest bedroom on the main level. Great for working now, and single level living in the future! A ductless mini split was used to provide heat and cooling since the former sunroom was not connected to the HVAC. The energy efficient ceiling fan is also a benefit. Chris Zimmer Photography

Built to be featured in a prominent design magazine and then used to host benefit events, this three-level 8,000 square foot house features extensive exterior stonework and several terraced site walls to retain the elaborately landscaped hillside. The compound includes the main residence, two garages, large timber column trellised walkways, a gardening greenhouse and guest home. Taylor & Syfan designed with Integrated Concrete Formwork (Polysteel) and spancrete floor decking with wood framing above. Photos courtesy of Harrison Design Associates.

The goal for this ground-up ADU was to create a dual-purpose dwelling with two front doors. One front door faces the existing main house and shares a common yard. This door opens into a workspace for the homeowners -giving them benefits of both physical separation and visual connection with family. The other front door is tucked discreetly in the side yard and provides privacy to tenants who occupy the one-bedroom unit. The doors and windows of the rental unit open to private patios and gardens at the rear of the property. The 700 square foot ADU also accommodates a generous great room, full bath, laundry room, coat closet and exterior storage.

Gracefully curved sides and sleek lines make the Sheba Tub a modern masterpiece. This acrylic tub has a slipper design that makes it comfortable to lean back while you bathe. Enjoy an even more sumptuous experience when you outfit this tub with the additional features available. Add an overflow to enjoy greater water depth, select the air tub option to experience the rejuvenating benefits of air jets, or choose the insulation option which ensures consistent warmth during temperature fluctuations.

Built to be featured in a prominent design magazine and then used to host benefit events, this three-level 8,000 square foot house features extensive exterior stonework and several terraced site walls to retain the elaborately landscaped hillside. The compound includes the main residence, two garages, large timber column trellised walkways, a gardening greenhouse and guest home. Taylor & Syfan designed with Integrated Concrete Formwork (Polysteel) and spancrete floor decking with wood framing above. Photos courtesy of Harrison Design Associates.

The goal for this ground-up ADU was to create a dual-purpose dwelling with two front doors. One front door faces the existing main house and shares a common yard. This door opens into a workspace for the homeowners -giving them benefits of both physical separation and visual connection with family. The other front door is tucked discreetly in the side yard and provides privacy to tenants who occupy the one-bedroom unit. The doors and windows of the rental unit open to private patios and gardens at the rear of the property. The 700 square foot ADU also accommodates a generous great room, full bath, laundry room, coat closet and exterior storage.

Built to be featured in a prominent design magazine and then used to host benefit events, this three-level 8,000 square foot house features extensive exterior stonework and several terraced site walls to retain the elaborately landscaped hillside. The compound includes the main residence, two garages, large timber column trellised walkways, a gardening greenhouse and guest home. Taylor & Syfan designed with Integrated Concrete Formwork (Polysteel) and spancrete floor decking with wood framing above. Photos courtesy of Harrison Design Associates.

To create a more functional and inviting gathering space, the kitchen was relocated to the former sunken family room and the floor was raised to align with the main living areas. This transformation allowed the home to benefit from a larger, more open kitchen while improving circulation throughout the space.

Built to be featured in a prominent design magazine and then used to host benefit events, this three-level 8,000 square foot house features extensive exterior stonework and several terraced site walls to retain the elaborately landscaped hillside. The compound includes the main residence, two garages, large timber column trellised walkways, a gardening greenhouse and guest home. Taylor & Syfan designed with Integrated Concrete Formwork (Polysteel) and spancrete floor decking with wood framing above. Photos courtesy of Harrison Design Associates.