Fun & Fresh ADU

This client is a family of four in Walnut Creek, CA and has lived in the home since 2018. They love their neighborhood but needed more space for their family and wanted a separate area for their growing kids and a space for their guests to stay. The solution was to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on their property since they had the space in the backyard.

The new build ADU is a 540 sq ft space and includes a kitchenette, full bathroom, closet and living space. It overlooks an area in their backyard that could potentially be a swimming pool in the future. The client's main home is mostly neutral and more traditional so in this space, they wanted to go a bit bolder and a bit more modern. We accomplished this by selecting a muted green patterned tile for the kitchen backsplash and then kept most everything else neutral so the focus would be on the beautiful tile. We also carried the green color into the bathroom with a modern straight stack vertical green tile in the shower with a warm wood modern vanity and brass hardware, which also coordinates with the brass in the kitchen. 

This project was designed mostly virtually with a few site visits for consultations. C.LehmanHome designed the space, picked the materials and selected the furnishings and decor while the client managed the product ordering, procurement, project management and installation. It was a collaborative process that resulted in a beautiful multi-purpose space, now often used as the kids' sleepover and entertaining space and guest suite with a functional sectional sofa bed. The family loves having the extra space and is now able to host more guests in their home.

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LOCATION:
Walnut Creek, CA

YEAR:
2024

SCOPE:
ADU New Build

COLLABORATION:
Photography: Jessica Brydson Photography

FEATURES:
The Interior Collective