Welcome back to the Sellwood Studio Tour- the last post was about building an ADU- now lets go inside –
How to design in a smaller space- the essential functions, sleeping, bathing eating and hangin out all all going to happen in 380 sq ft. First goal- jettison the stuff you really do not need. Use furniture that is light weight and moveable and does double duty.
I wanted to blend my love of vintage (confession – I own 3 vintage refrigerators and 3 vintage Schwinn Bikes) with clean modern lines. Using old barn wood for the shelfs in the kitchen, subway tile is floor to ceiling, plumbing pipes to hold up the butcher block countertop. No need for a range when you can use induction plates just like restaurants do – instant heat and they are safe, not hot to the touch turning off instantly. A microwave fits into the island, providing more prep area, or spreading out to read the paper. No disposal since there is a worm bin out in the garden. The green auto cabinet from Stars Antiques works as a panty, across from the Ikea PAX closet system.
The entry has a coat wall rack and bench to sit and store shoes. There is also a place to hang your bike at the front door from the exposed rafters. The large open shower has storage at one end for towels- always go vertical and find storage overhead. Open shelving provides easy access to all those small toiletries items. A stackable washer/dryer is tucked away.
For lighting I like the vintage cage look and white porcelain for the bathroom that I found at School House Electric & Supply Co that also has an amazing of vintage furniture.
Rejuvenation Lighting and House Parts has wonderful exterior lights and is another store for vintage finds.
For more fixtures reminiscent of the industrial age be sure to check out Obsolete.
The ladder to the cozy sleeping loft was build by Ryan who specializes in working with Reclaimed wood, he found the large brackets and handles at Hippo Hardware.
Here are other places to look for custom ladder ideas more ideas here.
When the project was finished anything worth recycling went to the Rebuilding Center– but this also a good place to start! Of course the Habitat for Humanity – Restore needs left over building materials to help build homes for those in need.
What project are you planning for this Spring? Where do you start? Let’s talk ADU’s.
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