Super Bonus Spaces

Coming off two straight losses, I have to go all in on the bonus space challenge. Luckily for me, I can get into the head of what a buyer in this neighborhood wants most, because I am a buyer in this neighborhood. (Don’t ask why this hasn’t helped in the previous challenges.)

Drew’s Before & After

Drew’s Design Highlights

SOME HEALTHY COMPETITION

Let’s face it: We’re in L.A., and that means people want to be healthy and look and feel good. My home gym comes complete with pilates machine, stationary bike and room for yoga. It’s the perfect spot for potential buyers to get fit—and to make Jonathan sweat.

GIVE US SOME SPACE

We set out to create a separate, peaceful vibe in the additional dwelling unit. These new arched windows combined with thoughtful furniture (sized appropriately to the space) create a welcoming feel for guests, who can unwind and make themselves at home whether they’re preparing for a quiet night in or an epic night out.

TURN DOWN THE VOLUME

We carried muted white tones throughout the guest space, including here in the bedroom, which features a gallery wall with gold-framed prints. Everyone deserves to feel comfortable and relaxed at the end of the day, and this light but warm color palette, combined with a massive bed, will give every guest a good night’s sleep.

More Inspiration

Photography: Jim McHugh
Art Director: Breeze Giannasio
Construction Lead: Hart Hempelmann, Paragon Fine Remodeling
Stylist: Erik Kenneth Staalberg

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The detached garage in this house was extremely gross, but the space was perfect for an additional dwelling unit. My mind was in two places at once: turning the ADU into a great guest space, while also coming back into the main house for a classic home office and a kitchen conversion to a coat room and powder room.

Jonathan’s Before & After

Jonathan’s Design Highlights

GLAM UP THE POWDER ROOM

The back of the house is where the old kitchen was, so now that we have a gleaming new one, it was time to rethink the whole space. I added a coat room with tool space in the very back, and put this luxurious powder room off to the side. Sure, it might be used for washing up, but why not do it in style?

ADU ADD-ONS

Our garage didn’t need to be a garage anymore, which is good, because it barely was one in the first place. Instead, we created the perfect additional dwelling unit, with a Murphy bed and fold-out glass doors in order to maximize space and style.

BUILT-IN ADVANTAGE

Finally, because I couldn’t do enough in one challenge, I also took on a home office, where these massive, beautiful built-ins really stand out against the stylish ceiling. I can’t get enough of the blue set against the wood and leather furniture. This space will make a prospective buyer actually want to go to work.