Additional dwelling unit

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.

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The sleek design of the LivingHome 10 accessory dwelling unit (ADU) packs all the essentials of home into just 496 square feet while still offering the perfect amount of privacy. Ideal for home owners looking to add a separate unit on their property, the ADU features a full-sized kitchen and bathroom, in addition to private sleeping quarters and a living space that extends outside with an optional deck. Make an efficient use of space, while adding value to your property with LivingHome 10.

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Accessory dwelling units (ADU) are having a moment of popularity in some areas of the U.S., but is adding one to your home right for you?

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Name: Cindy Brahs, husband, and our adult kids have moved in during COVID-19.Location: Costa Mesa, CaliforniaType of home: ADU CottageSize: 399 square feetYears lived in: We have renovated the main house ourselves over the past 4 years and just completed the ADU cottage. Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: Welcome to our “Corona” Cottage. After completing the renovation of our main house, we decided to add an ADU cottage over our garage.

What is a mother-in-law suite? If you have multiple generations (or roommates) living at home, it might be the right choice to add one!

Built for the homeowner’s father, this accessory dwelling unit has an L shaped floor plan to allow for both a private and a shared condition. Five large windows and a patio face the back yard, creating a generous relationship with the main house, and a tall, slender window defines the more private bedroom area facing the side of the property. Part of the State of California’s goal to increase housing units, this ADU contributes to ‘upzoning’ this north Berkeley neighborhood.