Get the Look: Tropical Treehouse

Re-create the look of a tropical, Scandinavian-style accessory dwelling unit with these regional, national, and international makers

Photo by Alyssa Lee

Born from a shed-like garage, tucked beneath a tree canopy, and inspired by the clients’ love of plants and passion for gardening, this light-filled accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in South Minneapolis is a tropical, Scandinavian-style “treehouse”—and available to rent on Airbnb. An overhead skylight and a picture-frame window illuminate the compact kitchen, where designers squeezed a full-size refrigerator, strategically placed shelving and storage, and more into the ADU’s 550-square-foot design. Butcher block brings a natural touch of warmth into the space, while geometric patterned tile and simple wall art add a bout of personality.

Cabinetry

Custom birch cabinetry, Marroquin Designs, marroquindesigns.com

Chairs

Peters Billiards, petersbilliards.com

Faucet

Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet in Champagne Bronze, Delta Trinsic Collection, deltafaucet.com

Hardware

3-Inch Bar Pull in Golden Champagne, Amerock, amerock.com

Stove Top

20-inch Electric Range in Stainless Steel, Summit Appliance, summitappliance.com

Tile

Geometric Encaustic Amantus Matte Porcelain Tile, Home Depot, homedepot.com

Wall Art

Derek Huber, derek-huber.com

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