SOLD! In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to successfully help our buyers purchase this triplex in the Long Beach area. We’re all experiencing this unprecedented time in history together and there’s no denying this virus has changed our day to day life. Our thoughts go out to anyone affected by COVID-19. We are also super appreciative of the essential businesses and workers that help keep us safe and fed. Real Estate has been declared an essential business so @thelashleygroup is still open for business. Please let us know if we can help you or anyone you know answer any real estate related questions or need assistance purchasing or selling a home. We can set up a virtual meeting via phone call, FaceTime or Zoom. Do you know anyone looking to buy or sell their home? Feel free to reach out to us at ian@thelashleygroup.com or call/ text us at 323.839.5394
Custom Counter Tops
The kitchen cabinets are in, which means it was time to order the custom counter tops! We kept it simple and cost effective by choosing a composite. We also made sure to choose something durable and that will last for quite a while. We got the referral for purchasing the counter tops from our contractor, and the retail store had a custom counter top go-to guy who we used. It was a quick process that just took the afternoon!
Cabinetry and Updates on Tile Work in the Bathroom
Cabinetry is delivered and installed! Also, the bathroom tile is continuing to be worked on. Scroll down to check out more photos!
Bonus… the exterior painting hasn’t started quite yet, but the contractors did paint the front door the pop of orange that we picked out!
Paint Picks
Here is another fun part of the entire process… picking out paint colors! We have always kept our eye open for inspiration, whether it be from Pinterest or from driving/walking around neighborhoods and store fronts. We knew we wanted to go with a modern and updated look, so we went to the paint store with a general idea of what colors we wanted.
We grabbed a few paint chips that we thought we would like. From here, we narrowed it down to the shades that we liked.
It’s hard to tell what the final product will be with just a small paint chip, so it’s a good idea to get a sample of the paint once you narrow it down to something you think you will like. We painted the wall outside to get a better idea of what it will look like with an entire unit painted. We let the paint dry and revisited again the next day. After trying this process at least 2 or 3 times, we finally decided on a super dark slate blue for the exterior of the house and a pop of color for the door- bright orange!
Flooring and Tiling Phase
The stucco on the exterior is complete and walls are ready to be painted! We have reached a huge step in building the ADU… flooring and tiling! I think this is a big part of the process because now you can really see the place starting to come together and take shape. We could see the light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak!
Here are some photos of the bathroom floor being tiled. We came up with a fun diagonal design using penny tiles. Can’t wait for the final product!
Walls are ready to be painted! We also made sure to keep the beam in the ceiling to add to the aesthetic.
And finally, here are some photos of the stucco from the exterior from start to finish. It was about a 3 day process total.
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Finishing Drywall and Prepping for Stucco
A New Year update to the ADU! The walls are closed up and the contractors are finishing the drywall inside the house. In the photos below, you’ll see that the contractors are taping and sanding the seams to make the walls smooth so that they are ready to be painted.
In addition to the drywall being completed, the stucco is being worked on by a 3rd party that the contractors hired. Here are some photos of the stucco being prepped and worked on.
Time to Close Up Walls!
One huge hurdle down… we got another approval from the inspector including electrical and plumbing, which means walls have been closed up! The ADU is starting to take shape….
