REX MARSH DESIGNS

These Carlsbad clients wanted a guest house off the rear of the property. At the time, city requirements stated that the granny flat or guest house could not exceed 800 square feet, with a maximum roof height of 14 feet. This meant that we needed to design a space that felt as open and expansive as possible given the limited envelope that we had to work with.

 

This 1-bedroom Casita has a contemporary interior space with an open floor plan and vaulted ceilings. Skylights and a bank of transom windows just below the ceiling along one wall help to create a much brighter interior living space. In contrast to the contemporary interior, the exterior complements the main residence's more traditional mission style.