Patio area of Accessory Dwelling Unit or granny flat.
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An inexpensive approach to the detached backyard Accessory Dwelling Unit. Our spacious 550 Square Foot 1 Bedroom: 1 Bath with an efficient Kitchen and Living Room opens up to a raised outdoor entertainment area.

Accessory Dwelling Unit - street view
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L+M's ADU is a basement converted to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with exterior & main level access, wet bar, living space with movie center & ethanol fireplace, office divided by custom steel & glass "window" grid, guest bathroom, & guest bedroom. Along with an efficient & versatile layout, we were able to get playful with the design, reflecting the whimsical personalties of the home owners. credits design: Matthew O. Daby - m.o.daby design interior design: Angela Mechaley - m.o.daby design construction: Hammish Murray Construction custom steel fabricator: Flux Design reclaimed wood resource: Viridian Wood photography: Darius Kuzmickas - KuDa Photography

An inexpensive approach to the detached backyard Accessory Dwelling Unit. Our spacious 550 Square Foot 1 Bedroom: 1 Bath with an efficient Kitchen and Living Room opens up to a raised outdoor entertainment area.

Garage exterior turned into a brand new Accessory Dwelling Unit. Trellis provides privacy between the main house and the ADU, plus a patio area.
Inspiration for a small modern home design remodel in Los Angeles

Kitchen - modern kitchen idea in Los Angeles

Home design - modern home design idea in Los Angeles

Interior of Accessory Dwelling Unit shows living/dining space, kitchen, and bedroom.
Home design - modern home design idea in Los Angeles

Tucked away behind the primary residence is a tidy and well-lite Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) sporting a full bath and bedroom, and an open-floor-plan living space that leaves plenty of room for the corner kitchen and office nook. The unit features the same quality rift-sawn white oak and Marvin window collection as the main house, creating a homey and elegant small living space.

Interior of Accessory Dwelling Unit shows living/dining space, kitchen, and bedroom.
Minimalist home design photo in Los Angeles

Interior of Accessory Dwelling Unit shows living/dining space, kitchen, and bedroom.
Example of a minimalist home design design in Los Angeles

What is an ADU: Accessory Dwelling Units: An accessory dwelling unit, usually just called an ADU, is a secondary housing unit on a single-family residential lot. The term “accessory dwelling unit” is a institutional-sounding name, but it’s the most commonly-used term across the country to describe this type of housing. While the full name is a mouthful, the shorthand “ADU” is better. ADUs vary in their physical form quite a bit, as there are detached ADU, attached ADU, second story ADU (above garage or work shop), addition ADU, internal ADU. IMPORTANT: There’s simply too few permitted ADUs to make a real difference in the housing stock. But, even if they aren’t going to solve all a city’s problems, they may help homeowners solve some of their problems. The most common motivation for ADU development is rental income potential, followed by the prospect of flexible living space for multigenerational households. We at FIDELITY GENERAL CONTRACTORS, providing a single point of contact to homeowners interested in this product, from conceptual stage including plans, city legwork, project managing of the construction stage including assistance with material purchase and other coordination, all the way to completion. (this project showcases a detached ADU, 400 SQ.)

Interior of Accessory Dwelling Unit shows living/dining space, kitchen, and bedroom.
Minimalist home design photo in Los Angeles

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) pool side in Petaluma
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Tucked away behind the primary residence is a tidy and well-lite Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) sporting a full bath and bedroom, and an open-floor-plan living space that leaves plenty of room for the corner kitchen and office nook. The unit features the same quality rift-sawn white oak and Marvin window collection as the main house, creating a homey and elegant small living space.

Minimalist home design photo in Los Angeles

This 800 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit steps down a lush site in the Portland Hills. The street facing balcony features a sculptural bronze and concrete trough spilling water into a deep basin. The split-level entry divides upper-level living and lower level sleeping areas. Generous south facing decks, visually expand the building's area and connect to a canopy of trees. The mid-century modern details and materials of the main house are continued into the addition. Inside a ribbon of white-washed oak flows from the entry foyer to the lower level, wrapping the stairs and walls with its warmth. Upstairs the wood's texture is seen in stark relief to the polished concrete floors and the crisp white walls of the vaulted space. Downstairs the wood, coupled with the muted tones of moss green walls, lend the sleeping area a tranquil feel. Contractor: Ricardo Lovett General Contracting Photographer: David Papazian Photography

Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build Hallway with Stacking Laundry units
Small danish galley brown floor laundry closet photo in Los Angeles with a stacked washer/dryer, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white countertops, granite countertops, beige walls and a drop-in sink