Very monochrome.

I don't get the 'monochrome' comment -- doesn't seem necessary or nice or even accurate with the cool red chairs and the contrast with the beautiful dark wood of the cabinets, beam and door.

Congrats on your Casita! What a great spot to stay and the view is amazing. I love the granite in your kitchen and the beamed ceiling. Sounds like the main house is a huuuuge project so it's great that you have a nice space to stay in while that's under way.

No idea if it was meant as a compliment, but I actually get the monochrome comment and approve, as one who likes her sepia kitchen :) We live on a lake surrounded by beautiful old hemlocks and saturated colors seen through large windows. Over time, I have discovered that the more neutral my indoor colors, the more the outdoors pops into the house. Sometimes when the light is right I feel like I am living in a tree house.

I once made the mistake of putting bright green trim around our glassed-in porch windows - completely wiped out the view. RAN to the paint store to re-do!

Congratulations on your Casita remodelzombie - lovely!

Monochrome? I call it peaceful and serene and a perfect foil to the outside view which is spectacular.
I live in the mountains of a city and our colour palette is similar. Organic, earthy, a perfect match to the forest of trees, the trails and the rivers in my neighbourhood.
Similar to yours, love it.
You've used punches of red for accent which is the complementary colour to your outside colour of green. Well done.

So beautiful and relaxing...aaaahhh

What a wonderful getaway ...your lovely and quieting casita is the antithesis of city life...enjoy every sunset!

Beautiful! My kind of place. Don't know where you are on the west coast but certainly reminds me of where I used to live, where my my favorite trees grow. Enjoy! And don't feed the bears! lol

I think you guests are never going to leave! What a lovely space!

Absolutely beautiful - I think I would forget the main house and just live in the Casita. It has everything I would ever need. Thanks for sharing.

You guys are all so nice! No worries. I understand and agree with the monochrome comment as it pertains to interior design because the faux walls and floor coverings follow one color format. If I wouldâÂÂve put earth tone furniture in the room, I guess it would be complete monochrome! The red actually complements the gold faux treatment on the walls nicely.

ItâÂÂs a very small space, with most master bedroom suites being larger than this, but I must say that this room is tranquil and cozy with window views out to the lake.

WeâÂÂll have lots of friends, our kids and family that will be using the Casita when we arenâÂÂt here, so we intentionally made it a less expensive and maintenance-free version than my main house will be. ItâÂÂs not my perfect room itâÂÂs true. There are a few things my GC did when I wasnâÂÂt here that made me want to screamâ¦like cover up that wood beam in my ceiling with stucco, but we used non-custom cabinetry, prefab granite, a BB&B Duvet Cover, and not to mention the âÂÂdirt proofâ carpet and porcelain tile that I guarantee will be ran over with luggage and dirty ski boots. It works for our needs. What I didnâÂÂt skimp on were the Pella windows, custom wood doors and faux painted walls which we will be using in the main house as well, keeping the connection of the Old World feel between the main house to the Casita.

Thank you everyone for your kind comments and words of encouragement. My main house will be much easier to do now that I can actually be here and have a place to stay while itâÂÂs being completed.

Lovely! Such nice details.... and all for a guest house! Can't wait to see the main house. Enjoy!

Beautiful! I love Tahoe! Can I come stay there all ski season? :)!

Of course! Come and ski Marcydc, I won't even ask you to shovel snow! ;)

The casita is lovely! My favorite are the doors. I'm so jealous :)

sigh.... :)

I don't even need to stay inside... I'll be happy on that porch watching the sunsets.

wow - that's beautiful! what a view! great little place to stay and keep an eye on the main remodel!

If I could travel, I'd come help you keep an eye on those workers!

Just lovely, both the casita and the scenery. What lucky family and friends you have!

It's lovely! The view from that deck is out of this world.

What a great small space! Love all the stone! The door and the view are to die for.

Lovely! Love the quiet colors inside with the red accents. That door is beautiful! I'm sure you and your guests will enjoy your lovely casita.

My first thought was "who needs the big house"? I'd let everyone else stay in the main house and keep this as the master bedroom hideaway.... ;)

Absolutely beautiful! I definitely won't show this to my husband, as he has always wanted a Tahoe getaway, and yours is just amazing!

you have made such a lovely guest house. i will be happy to be your guest. I am ready anytime
it is gorgeous

Thank you all.

Dianalo, making the casita our master actually crossed my mind, only it's missing the two person jacuzzi tub with the lake view. ha!

Juniork, if you like the outdoor activities, Tahoe is definitely the perfect place for a second home. Great winter skiing, but summers here are the best!