This Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is 1 bed / 1 bath 499 SF. It is a city of Encinitas Permit Ready ADU (PRADU) designed by DZN Partners. This granny flat feels spacious due to it's high ceilings, large windows and sliders off both sides of the house that let in lots of natural light. There is a large patio off the living room and a private outdoor patio off the bedroom which takes advantage of outdoor living! Come check out this ADU! The Encinitas PRADU designs can also be permitted in other cities throughout San Diego. Contact Cross Construction to learn more!

Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit in Eagle Rock, CA. Laminate flooring in the bedroom area with gray mosaic styled flooring in the bathroom. White painted walls with white crown molding for a finishing touch. The bathroom contains a white tiled back splash with a flat wood paneled vanity, mirrored medicine cabinet and a suspended light.

This beautiful Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Los Altos showcases clean modern design, functional layout, and seamless integration with the existing property. The exterior features smooth stucco, energy-efficient windows, and a sleek glass entry door that brings in natural light while maintaining privacy. Thoughtful landscaping and a contemporary hardscape with concrete pads and river-rock details create a high-end, inviting outdoor environment. This ADU was designed for flexibility — perfect as a guest house, home office, in-law unit, or rental space. With a minimalist aesthetic and durable finishes, it complements the main home while adding valuable living space and increasing property value.

Exterior of accessory dwelling unit built above garage to match the style of the main house
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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.)

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The new attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) welcomes you with a bright red door, a side lite with decorative glass and modern lantern sconces.
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This Escondido area homeowner came to Specialty Home Improvement looking to build a living space for an aging relative. ADUs, also often known as “granny flats” or “in-law suites” are perfect for aging-in-place, short or long-term rentals, or for extra space on your property to increase the value of your home. The Challenge: Design an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and living space for an elderly relative on a fixed budget. The space is needed to provide as much complete independence and privacy for the relative as possible. The ADU also needed to fit a specific area in the backyard that did not impede on the existing outdoor entertainment area or pool. Since the area of the build is located in a warmer area of San Diego’s North County, summertime power consumption and indoor temperature were a concern. The Solution: For budget purposes, the shape of the unit was kept as a basic rectangle, since odd shapes and angles present challenges and additional costs to engineer and build. Since there was the possibility of guests or perhaps more than one person at a time using the ADU, the bathroom was given an independent entry. A closet was placed between the bathroom and the bedroom to help provide a sound buffer. Floors were designed as polished concrete to help maintain a cooler ambient temperature during the summer months. Light colors on the cabinets, walls, and ceilings along with dual paned vinyl windows provide ample light, temperature control, and ventilation.

This handsome Accessory Dwelling Unit has light brown laminate flooring beige painted walls and a white crown molding. It has recessed as well as suspended lighting in the kitchette area. A granite counter top leads in to the kitchenette and leading to a windowed front entry way door.

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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.)

This Escondido area homeowner came to Specialty Home Improvement looking to build a living space for an aging relative. ADUs, also often known as “granny flats” or “in-law suites” are perfect for aging-in-place, short or long-term rentals, or for extra space on your property to increase the value of your home. The Challenge: Design an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and living space for an elderly relative on a fixed budget. The space is needed to provide as much complete independence and privacy for the relative as possible. The ADU also needed to fit a specific area in the backyard that did not impede on the existing outdoor entertainment area or pool. Since the area of the build is located in a warmer area of San Diego’s North County, summertime power consumption and indoor temperature were a concern. The Solution: For budget purposes, the shape of the unit was kept as a basic rectangle, since odd shapes and angles present challenges and additional costs to engineer and build. Since there was the possibility of guests or perhaps more than one person at a time using the ADU, the bathroom was given an independent entry. A closet was placed between the bathroom and the bedroom to help provide a sound buffer. Floors were designed as polished concrete to help maintain a cooler ambient temperature during the summer months. Light colors on the cabinets, walls, and ceilings along with dual paned vinyl windows provide ample light, temperature control, and ventilation.

This Accessory Dwelling Unit includes folding glass doors that seamlessly connect the indoor and outdoor areas and maximize the sense of openness. Updated hardscaping and landscaping complete the look and connect the main house to the new ADU.

Garage conversion to Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (guest suite) with kitchenette, full bathroom, two closets and large living / sleep space
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This beautiful Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Los Altos showcases clean modern design, functional layout, and seamless integration with the existing property. The exterior features smooth stucco, energy-efficient windows, and a sleek glass entry door that brings in natural light while maintaining privacy. Thoughtful landscaping and a contemporary hardscape with concrete pads and river-rock details create a high-end, inviting outdoor environment. This ADU was designed for flexibility — perfect as a guest house, home office, in-law unit, or rental space. With a minimalist aesthetic and durable finishes, it complements the main home while adding valuable living space and increasing property value.

Hammer & Hand and architect Kevin Fischer (of Alice Design) and Charlotte Cooney (of Domestic Arts) transformed an exposed and underutilized yard area into a space for entertaining, relaxing, and guest quarters. The team turned an underused detached garage into a stylish and comfortable 480 SF accessory dwelling unit with it’s own patio area. H&H also built a new bike shed, sauna, and fence surrounding the property. Photos by Jeff Amram Photography.

Exterior of accessory dwelling unit built above garage to match the style of the main house
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3 bedroom, 2 bath Accessory Dwelling Unit, with a 2 car garage and ensuite master bedroom. The 3rd bedroom has its own private entrance. Modern farmhouse style, with warm wood beams and columns in the entry porch, detailed window grids, composition roof, vaulted interior ceiling, this ADU has charm.