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Sun filled ADU garage conversion in Studio City
Sun filled ADU garage conversion in Studio City
Metropolis Drafting and Construction IncMetropolis Drafting and Construction Inc
In the quite streets of southern Studio city a new, cozy and sub bathed bungalow was designed and built by us. The white stucco with the blue entrance doors (blue will be a color that resonated throughout the project) work well with the modern sconce lights. Inside you will find larger than normal kitchen for an ADU due to the smart L-shape design with extra compact appliances. The roof is vaulted hip roof (4 different slopes rising to the center) with a nice decorative white beam cutting through the space. The bathroom boasts a large shower and a compact vanity unit. Everything that a guest or a renter will need in a simple yet well designed and decorated garage conversion.
Arlington, VA Modern Tiny House
Arlington, VA Modern Tiny House
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Harrison Design
Woody
Woody
Topos HomesTopos Homes
Photo by Benjamin Rasmussen for Dwell Magazine.
Sunrise Heights DADU
Sunrise Heights DADU
Anima ArchitectsAnima Architects
This 1,000 square foot backyard residence was designed to comply with the requirements of Seattle’s Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) program, and can be permitted on most residential properties as a secondary residence, office or rental unit. The overall form is reminiscent of a traditional gable roofed house allowing the DADU to fit in well in suburban neighborhoods, while the specific design, material expression and openness are decidedly more modern. Designed with flexibility in mind, a lofted space upstairs overlooks the double height main living space below and both have ample access to natural daylight and views provided by the large glazed wall and skylights above. The main living space enjoys an open kitchen, and a large linear gas fireplace and opens onto a private patio/ entry area with large double sliding patio doors. The standing seam corten steel roofing and siding as well as the brick chimney were selected for maximum durability and for their natural beauty and low-maintenance characteristics. The gabled roof comes pre-wired for photovoltaic panels, giving the option to make this DADU net-zero.
Additional Dwelling Unit at Ingraham St
Additional Dwelling Unit at Ingraham St
Ileana Schinder, PLLCIleana Schinder, PLLC
Boat garage converted into a 2-story additional dwelling unit with covered parking.
One Window
One Window
ANX / Aaron Neubert ArchitectsANX / Aaron Neubert Architects
Beautiful Modern ADU Los Angeles
Beautiful Modern ADU Los Angeles
asap/ adam sokol architecture practiceasap/ adam sokol architecture practice
casita exterior
casita exterior
E5 Design-BuildE5 Design-Build
exterior landscape view of casita accessory dwelling unit (adu)
tiny home
tiny home
Concrete Robot Design and Build LLCConcrete Robot Design and Build LLC
Sandall House - External View
Sandall House - External View
HEM ArchitectsHEM Architects
Externally, the pre weather timber cladding and profiled fibre cement roof allow the building to sit naturally in its landscape.
Дом с башней в сказочном стиле в Карелии
Дом с башней в сказочном стиле в Карелии
Архитектор Дмитрий НовиковАрхитектор Дмитрий Новиков
Проект необычного мини-дома с башней в сказочном стиле. Этот дом будет использоваться в качестве гостевого дома на базе отдыха в Карелии недалеко у Ладожского озера. Проект выполнен в органическом стиле с антуражем сказочного домика.
Blackburn North Tiny House
Blackburn North Tiny House
Sky Architect StudioSky Architect Studio
Blackburn North Tiny House Blackburn North Tiny House. Alteration and Additions to an existing house, a transition from old to new.
Front View
Front View
The House DesignersThe House Designers
The gorgeous Front View of The Catilina. View House Plan THD-5289: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/catilina-1013-5289/
Portable home APH80
Portable home APH80
MARSET ILUMINACION, S.A.MARSET ILUMINACION, S.A.
Juan Baraja
Wohnmodul
Wohnmodul
UserUser
wood's cabin
wood's cabin
OTO DesignOTO Design
The compact subdued cabin nestled under a lush second-growth forest overlooking Lake Rosegir. Built over an existing foundation, the new building is just over 800 square feet. Early design discussions focused on creating a compact, structure that was simple, unimposing, and efficient. Hidden in the foliage clad in dark stained cedar, the house welcomes light inside even on the grayest days. A deck sheltered under 100 yr old cedars is a perfect place to watch the water. Project Team | Lindal Home Architectural Designer | OTO Design General Contractor | Love and sons Photography | Patrick
New Entrance
New Entrance
NineTen ArchitectsNineTen Architects
14x22 Summit Series w/ Medium Kitchen & Small Bath
14x22 Summit Series w/ Medium Kitchen & Small Bath
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
Need extra space in your life? An ADU may be the right solution for you! Whether you call it a casita, granny flat, cottage, or in-law suite, an ADU comes in many shapes and styles and can be customized to fit your specific needs. At Studio Shed, we provide everything from fully customizable solutions to turnkey design packages, so you can find the perfect ADU for your life.
Additional Dwelling Unit at DC Alley
Additional Dwelling Unit at DC Alley
Ileana Schinder, PLLCIleana Schinder, PLLC
Conversion of a 1 car garage into an studio Additional Dwelling Unit
Beautiful Modern ADU Los Angeles
Beautiful Modern ADU Los Angeles
asap/ adam sokol architecture practiceasap/ adam sokol architecture practice

Affordable Tiny House Ideas and Designs

With so much attention devoted to interior design, the exterior of a home can often get overlooked, but as the first thing that welcomes both us and our guests, it is worth devoting some time tending to the outside of your house. Furthermore, focusing on the kerb appeal of your home can add significant value if and when it comes time to sell up. Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian homes, with their bay windows and elegant plasterwork, often benefit from built in architecture advantages, but even if your house design is unassuming from the outside, small decorative and structural improvements to the exterior of your home can equal huge impact. Key areas of building design to focus on are the front door, the driveway or approach to your home, the porch area, the windows, the facade and the roof. And just a note of caution... before any significant exterior architecture gets under way, check first whether you need planning permission for your exterior house designs– this applies particularly to listed houses or buildings in a conservation area, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Take a look through the house designs, exterior architecture and images of front doors and driveways on Houzz to inspire your facade or building design, or read on for a few more pointers when it comes to redesigning your exterior.

How do I give my home an exterior facelift?

You may feel like your home’s exterior architecture is unalterable but there are a wide range of options available to improve its external building design, no matter what raw materials you begin with. Begin with the front door and the pathway or driveway that lead up to your home as these are easy to improve without huge budgets. A driveway or pathway must be kept neat and tidy and you can consider replacing tarmac with attractive tiles or gravel. Repainting or replacing the fence, wall or gate that fronts your home can also offer an overnight transformation without breaking the bank. An area to not cut corners however is the front door, where spending a little extra can make a huge difference in quality, and painting it in a colour you love will pay you back every time it welcomes you home! Updating your windows can be a significant building design project but it is one that has benefits both inside and out, as well as potentially saving you money on energy later. If you are lucky enough to have period windows such as bay windows with sash or leaded windows, then maintaining them should be a top priority, but if they are beyond repair then there are plenty of window professionals that will offer modern, double or triple glazed equivalents that could still work in your bay window. Working with uPVC? Not a problem – the best improvement you can make is to ensure your windows are the right size and shape for your home's overall proportions.

How do I update my home’s facade?

When it comes to updating the facade of your home, painting is the quickest and most affordable way to achieve a makeover, and if you opt for a colour other than white it can really make a statement (although sticking within the palette of your road and local area is advisable). A makeover that requires a bit more patience but can add romance and character to the most mundane of homes is to adorn the walls with climbing plants – delicate trailing wisteria is ever a British favourite, whilst roses and jasmine offer fragrance as well as beauty. If you’re looking to make more significant changes to the exterior of your home, whether that is adding timber cladding, hanging tiles, installing a bay window or rendering, then you should first check whether your house designs require planning permission. A New England style wood boarded home is beautiful and bright, but remember that it will need frequent repainting if it is going to stay looking its best, whilst stucco render or Tyrolean render can tidy up a home's exterior but think carefully before covering over original brickwork.

What should I consider if building a home from scratch?

If you’re working with an architect on a brand new build, the options are endless when it comes to deciding on the exterior architecture. But first things first, you will need to check planning permissions, building regulations and local restrictions, such as being in a conservation area, to make sure your plans for your exterior house designs will meet stipulations. If you are building in a street with predominantly Victorian facades, with bay windows and side returns, you might need to ensure your house designs fit in with the rest of the homes on the street, but if you’re building in a more remote area you’ll probably have more freedom for your building design. There are many architectural decisions to make, do you want a flat, gabled, hipped, mansard or perhaps even a curved roof? Do you want bay windows? Crittall windows? Perhaps external shutters? Do you want glass walls? Do you want wood cladding? Do you want a very symmetrical building design or something more contemporary? The decision is all yours but remember to consider the benefits of various materials over others and the effects that some architecture styles will have on everyday life, for example glass walls will look attractive but will give you less privacy. Your architect or builder will be able to guide you through the best exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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