Detached adu ideas

Featured, recently built ADUs including flex space, in-law unit, detached, rental income generating, office and hobby spaces.

An ADU is called an Accessory Dwelling Unit. Other names include backyard cottage, in-law unit, or granny flat. This is essentially a tiny home. Here are ten tips to help you with your ADU project.

Maximize your compact living space with innovative 400 sq ft ADU floor plan ideas that blend functionality with style. Designing a 400 sq ft Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) can be a challenge, but with clever use of space and multipurpose fixtures, it’s possible to create a comfortable and livable environment. Here are some ideas to consider while planning your ADU floor plan: **1. Open Floor Concept:** An open floor plan can make a small space feel larger. Combine the kitchen, living, and…

Discover multifamily ADU designs that maximize space, boost property value, and offer creative solutions for modern living.

Read this first checkin of ADU plans and renderings for a small backyard and garage renovation in California.

Cottage ADU Plan. Studio with 3/4 bathroom. 336 SQFT.

An Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU, is an additional living space on your property, most commonly in your backyard. ADUs are popular home additions because they can be optimized to fit your specific needs and their often-detached nature means you can expand your living space without the hassle of home construction or remodeling. Whether you call it a granny flat, cottage, casita, or in-law suite, an ADU comes in many sizes and styles.

Looking for the best granny flat designs? Check out these amazing and innovative small homes and take some notes. These award-winning granny flats will have you excited and ready to build. Plus, download the free lookbook for even more inspiration!

There are several types of ADU’s that you can build, depending on your goals and your local municipal codes. The top approaches to adding an ADU include: attached ADU’s such as basement suites or conversions of existing space, detached ADUs such as garden suites or garage conversions, and lastly, above garage suite additions.