Pool-house cabana
AI-generated design concept, not a completed project.
$54,000–$81,750 · planning range · 3–5 months




Purpose & footprint
- A small detached pool-house cabana at the edge of a backyard pool, seen wide so the new structure reads clearly: a warm-white board-and-batten cabana with a low-slope roof and a warm cedar soffit, wide matte-black steel folding glass doors opened to a covered lounge with rattan seating and an outdoor kitchenette along the back wall, a bluestone pool deck in front with a sliver of turquoise pool water, potted olive trees and lush planting framing the sides, a leafy privacy hedge behind.
- Concept dimensions only; exact room dimensions and clearances are not yet measured.
Scope & quantities
- ADU square footage: 300 sq ft — Detached
Materials & finishes
- warm white board-and-batten siding
- warm cedar soffit
- matte-black steel windows
- a board-and-batten cabana with a cedar soffit and low-slope roof
- wide matte-black steel folding glass doors to a covered lounge
- an outdoor kitchenette along the cabana back wall
Concept palette; specific products, availability and substitutions require confirmation.
Options
- Keep sound existing components where compatible.
- Compare stock, semi-custom and custom selections before ordering.
- Confirm samples in the room’s natural light.
Trades & site requirements
- Carpentry and finish installation; confirm any specialist trade needs on site.
- Check access, working clearances, occupied-home protection, waste removal and delivery space.
- Check substrate condition, moisture and concealed services before installation.
Permits & engineering
- Structural capacity, setbacks, drainage, utility capacity and any required engineering remain unverified. Do not treat the concept as a construction drawing.
- Confirm anchoring, concealed wiring and applicable fire-clearance requirements.
Sequence & duration
- Measure and inspect → confirm scope and selections → check approvals → order materials → protect the site → install → inspect and finish.
- 3–5 months
- Installation window excludes design, approvals, fabrication lead times and unforeseen repairs.
Estimate basis & inclusions
- $54,000–$81,750
- Adjusted sample planning allowance. Feasibility at this budget has not been verified against current supplier and trade quotes.
- Covers only the stated quantities and installation scope; decorative objects and adjacent rooms are not included.
- Site condition, access, material choice, waste, permit requirements and concealed damage can change the written quote.
Exclusions & unknowns
- Exact product selection and current availability are unknown.
- Concealed damage, structural repair and utility relocation are excluded unless explicitly scoped.
- Permit and engineering fees, taxes and contingency require confirmation; they are not guaranteed included.
- Furniture, styling and loose appliances are excluded unless explicitly listed.
Care & maintenance
- Inspect exterior seals, drainage and fasteners seasonally; maintain finishes to the manufacturer’s schedule.
- Final maintenance instructions depend on the products selected.
Next steps
- Save the concept and note what you want to keep or change.
- Bring room dimensions and existing-condition photos to a walkthrough.
- Confirm a written scope, selections, permit needs and site-specific quote before work.
About this concept
- AI-generated design concept; not a photograph of a completed True Form job.
- Images illustrate a design direction; dimensions, code compliance and buildability require site verification.