The challenge here was to design a master suite addition to this Craftsman cottage without overwhelming it. We opted to add above the garage in back so as to maintain the small-house scale.
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We tucked a potting shed, garden porch, sauna and outdoor shower under the addition above. With careful attention to small-space-making and Craftsman construction details, this little master suite addition has packed a lot of punch.
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Photos by John Granen and Will Austin