TNT Design & Build

Our work · Your possibilities

Real homes.
Individual stories.

ADUs, room additions, kitchens, bathrooms, and whole-home remodeling. Start with seven newly featured projects from Carlsbad, San Marcos, and Vista, then explore the rest of the TNT portfolio.

Real TNT projects, photographed at different stages. Finished and interior photographs are retouched and virtually staged with decorative furnishings, accessories, or landscaping as labeled. Before and construction-progress views receive lighting correction only; original conditions remain visible. Renderings are labeled as design concepts.

20 PROJECTS · 109 PHOTOS

Budget guide: displayed estimates are for comparable project scopes and are not the historical amounts paid by these homeowners. Request a tailored proposal for your property.

One home. Six chapters.

Tol addition — Selective demolition; construction progress, lighting corrected
March 17, 2026Selective demolition

The work begins below the future second story.

Progress views preserve the original construction conditions with lighting correction. The finished view includes virtual landscaping and outdoor staging.

Second-story addition · San Marcos

The Tol addition

A second story starts with what’s underneath.

Adding a second story is not always as simple as building on top. At the Tol home, the first-floor area beneath the addition needed to be rebuilt. These progress photographs reveal the substantial work hidden behind the finished exterior.

Compare the scope. Not just the starting price.

A low bid can leave out work the project actually needs. When structural requirements are overlooked or the scope is incomplete, expensive change orders can follow after construction begins.

What to ask before accepting a bid
  • Has the existing structure been assessed, and is the necessary engineering included?
  • Does the quote account for demolition, rebuilding, permits, and connections to the existing home?
  • Are allowances, exclusions, and assumptions clearly written down?
  • How will changes be priced and approved before additional work begins?

Concealed conditions and homeowner-requested changes can still affect a project. Thorough planning and a clear written scope help everyone understand the starting point.

Estimated budget for a similar projectApprox. $399,996Scope, site conditions, permits, and finishes affect the final quote.

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The Guerrero ADU — Finished ADU from above; Exterior · Virtual landscaping conceptEXTERIOR · VIRTUAL LANDSCAPING CONCEPT

ADU · Carlsbad

The Guerrero ADU

From backyard beginnings to a home of its own.

Follow this Carlsbad ADU from the original backyard through site preparation, foundation, framing, roof construction, drywall, and cabinetry. Aerial photographs reveal how the new space connects to the home, while finished interiors and virtually landscaped exterior views complete the story.

Estimated budget for a similar projectApprox. $428,857Scope, site conditions, permits, and finishes affect the final quote.

Explore 13 photos ↗︎Includes before & progress photos

The Lesher ADU — Exterior with landscaping concept; Exterior · Virtual landscaping conceptEXTERIOR · VIRTUAL LANDSCAPING CONCEPT

ADU · Vista

The Lesher ADU

From an open site to a place to call home.

See the site before the ADU structure, foundation reinforcement, and the walls and roof taking shape. Then explore the living space and an exterior view enhanced with a virtual landscaping concept. The gallery connects the planning and construction to the possibilities for everyday living.

Estimated budget for a similar projectApprox. $397,800Scope, site conditions, permits, and finishes affect the final quote.

Explore 8 photos ↗︎Includes before & progress photos

The Williams ADU — Kitchen; Interior · Virtually stagedINTERIOR · VIRTUALLY STAGED

ADU · San Marcos

The Williams ADU

Thoughtful space, close to home.

White cabinetry and practical kitchen storage connect with a welcoming dining area. Explore these interior views from the Williams ADU project in San Marcos.

Estimated budget for a similar projectApprox. $153,400Scope, site conditions, permits, and finishes affect the final quote.

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The Lockhart ADU project — Finished exterior with landscaping concept; Exterior · Virtual landscaping conceptEXTERIOR · VIRTUAL LANDSCAPING CONCEPT

ADU & interior details · Carlsbad

The Lockhart ADU project

From the first framing to the final details.

See the original exterior, foundation preparation, wall framing, sheathing, windows, and stair construction. Follow the bathroom tile installation into the finished interior details, then explore a staged bedroom and exterior landscaping concept from this Carlsbad project.

Estimated budget for a similar projectApprox. $324,285Scope, site conditions, permits, and finishes affect the final quote.

Explore 12 photos ↗︎Includes before & progress photos

The Hamel addition — Floor structure; Construction progress · Lighting correctedCONSTRUCTION PROGRESS · LIGHTING CORRECTED

Home addition · Vista

The Hamel addition

See the structure take shape.

These construction photographs reveal the floor structure and timber framing behind the addition. A closer look at the planning, coordination, and craftsmanship that happen before the finishes.

Estimated budget for a similar projectApprox. $421,200Scope, site conditions, permits, and finishes affect the final quote.

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The Salivan addition — Front elevation with landscaping; Exterior · Virtual landscaping conceptEXTERIOR · VIRTUAL LANDSCAPING CONCEPT

Addition & bathrooms · Carlsbad

The Salivan addition

From the original home to a new chapter.

Start with the home before the addition, then follow foundation preparation, the slab, interior framing, and drywall. These project photographs show the coordination behind the new space. A cleaned exterior view with virtual landscaping illustrates the finishing possibilities.

Estimated budget for a similar projectApprox. $387,985Scope, site conditions, permits, and finishes affect the final quote.

Explore 9 photos ↗︎Includes before & progress photos

Inside the Novak home

A closer look.
A personal perspective.

Step inside the finished kitchen and bar in this short TNT project film.

31-second project film · Tap play to watch with sound.

Explore the Novak photos ↑

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TNT + SQFT Creation · Design exploration

See the future.
Then build it.

Explore real design renderings from our project archive. Visualize the layout, materials, and possibilities before moving into construction.

The whole picture — design renderingDESIGN RENDERING

The whole picture

An overhead 3D concept connects the kitchen, living areas, and outdoor space.

A calmer bathroom — design renderingDESIGN RENDERING

A calmer bathroom

Explore the relationship between the vanity, bath, shower, and material palette.

Room to gather — design renderingDESIGN RENDERING

Room to gather

A kitchen concept brings the island, cabinetry, and lighting into focus.

See the flow — design renderingDESIGN RENDERING

See the flow

Understand how a peninsula can connect preparation and gathering spaces.

Explore the details — design renderingDESIGN RENDERING

Explore the details

Preview a kitchen palette and how the lighting works with its materials.

Spaces that connect — design renderingDESIGN RENDERING

Spaces that connect

An open-plan concept explores the connection between kitchen and living areas.

Design concepts illustrate proposed spaces. Materials, dimensions, scope, and completed results depend on the individual project. These renderings are not paired with unrelated finished photographs.

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