Creating a connection between the kitchen and backyard makes the room “feel so much more spacious, despite it not being huge,” says Thomsen. Photo 10 of 22 in Before & After: A Philadelphia Architect Opens Up Her Historic Row House. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes.

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

Stock Studio Style ADU Plan. Full floorplan and elevation set.

The renovation turned a run-down backyard structure into a wonderfully funky celebration of mundane building vernacular

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

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!

Small space living, small space design, ADU, Backyard cottage, In-law unit, interior design, modern interior design, small kitchen design, kitchenette, small bathroom design, multi-function living bedroom

A 1926 Spanish bungalow has housed this Pacific Palisades family for nearly 30 years. Can a small ADU help shelter them for 30 more?

Designer-builder Shanty Wijaya of Allprace converted a LA garage into a high-style poolhouse/cottage/guesthouse with kitchen, living area, and bedroom.

A 400-square-foot small accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Portland’s Boise-Eliot neighborhood is included in “ADUs: The Perfect Housing Solution."