A backyard ADU built for light — exposed beams, white oak, woven pendants, and a kitchen that lives far larger than its footprint.
Project 02  ·  ADU & Kitchen

Manhattan Beach

A backyard ADU built for light — exposed beams, white oak, woven pendants, and a kitchen that lives far larger than its footprint.

Location
Manhattan Beach, CA
Scope
ADU — Full Interior
Year
2024
Studio
5blox Interior Design
Scroll
01 The Project

A small footprint, designed to live open and bright.

A detached accessory dwelling in Manhattan Beach, opened all the way to the rafters and finished in a calm, coastal palette. Exposed beams and skylights pull daylight deep into the plan, and a vaulted ceiling makes a compact footprint feel generous.

White oak, woven rattan pendants, and warm wood seating soften an all-white kitchen. Open shelving and a long island keep a single room working hard — cooking, gathering, and living in one light-filled volume.

Kitchen sink beneath a gabled window with white-oak open shelving
Fig. 01The kitchen — sink beneath the gable, white-oak shelving
Woven rattan pendant beneath the vaulted, beamed ceiling and a skylight
Gas cooktop and hood against a white tile backsplash
Fig. 02Woven pendants and a pro range beneath exposed beams
Built for light — a small footprint that lives like a far larger room.
5blox Interior Design
Open-plan living and dining beneath a vaulted, beamed ceiling
Fig. 03Open-plan living under a vaulted, beamed ceiling
Brushed faucet and sink detail
Bathroom with a warm-wood vanity and glass walk-in shower
Fig. 04The bath — walk-in shower and a warm-wood vanity
Start a project

Have a space in mind?