Adu units

Backyard ADUs shares what trends they think homeowners will see when building their small home or accessory dwelling unit in the new year, examining everything from planning to design, construction and more.

Photo about Newly constructed tiny guest house for multi-million dollar mansion home. Image of doors, door, entrance - 84837160

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.

Name: Diana Pasquali, my husband, two kids, and golden retriever MiaLocation: Rockridge — Oakland, CaliforniaType of home: ADU / Tiny HouseSize: 280 square feetYears lived in: 8 years, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: Our family of four lives in a small, Craftsman house and wanted a little more space so that we could have guests and storage. We had a falling down, cinder block garage that was home to rats and spiders. We knocked it down!

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.

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

ADU Barn Door