Spanish Modern ADU—
Willow Glen, California
A young family of five knew it was time to expand and renovate their Spanish bungalow. With the new ADU unit zoning changes, they wanted to build an apartment above the garage for two reasons. One was to live in it while the main house was under construction, and the other was to use it as a test run on styles they would like for the main house. Staying true to Spanish colonial style on the exterior – white stucco, Saltillo tile, stained doors, wrought iron details, and a splash of color. When designing the inside, we had a bit more freedom and tried out design elements that were more Spanish modern. You experience this when you walk into the front door with the clean-lined spiral staircase leading to the second floor. The floor transitions from Saltillo tile on the exterior to cement tile in a grey and mustard floral pattern.
As you ascend the spiral staircase, you are greeted with a minimalistic metal light fixture in textured black, which beautifully frames beveled crystal pendants, casting shadows throughout the two-story space. When designing the kitchen, we had to fit in all the modern kitchen elements in a very small space – including a full-size washer and dryer! We stayed with clean-lined cabinets in a soft off-white and added sparkle with modern cabinet hardware. The countertops are bright white with cement tiles in a soft blue color. In the bathroom, we were bolder with color. The shower has bright blue penny tiles on the shower floor, white hand-crafted subway tile, and an accent wall in bright blue and grey. To finish it all off, we painted the walls a rich powder blue by Sherwin Williams. The light fixture in the bedroom has rings of metal suspending hundreds of clear beveled crystal beads to catch the light from the interior bulbs. The floors are made of wood linoleum, which is durable and super cost-effective. Testing out color, textures, lighting, and materials has set the tone for the main residence design.
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TEAM: Interior Design LJLdesigns | Photography K. HOLLY | Architect HOMETEC Architecture | General Contractor Vandonzel Construction | Cabinet Maker Southbay Woodworks, Inc.