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2 Bedroom ADU Floor Plans

Pick the best plan for your family and property out of 150+ designs from 700 to 1200 sq ft.

Two bedroom ADU floor plans come in many layouts. Most prefabs will be I shaped or L shaped. But you can maximize your backyard potential with a custom shape.

The best ADU Floor Plan meets all family needs and reflects the shape of your main house and property line. Your new ADU should look like it has always been there. It should also maximize the space – take as much of your backyard as you are willing to dedicate to the new living area.

What are the benefits of 2 bedroom ADU floor plans?

Technically, the house this size won’t even be considered a tiny home. It may fit either a young family with a kid or a retiree (or two). One of the bedrooms can double up as a home office or guest house.

What ADU floor plan will make the most of your backyard?

Hint: the ones that fit your backyard like a lost piece of a puzzle.

2 bedroom ADU plan for 1000 sq ft house

Case study: 2 bedroom ADU Floor Plan

One of our 2 bedroom ADU plans: 1000 sq ft with one bathroom

Requirements

A family is moving an aging parent closer to home, and try to accommodate a guest suite for a wheelchair bound relative.

  • Wheelchair access
  • Vaulted ceilings in the living room
  • Deck facing the creek with a see through fireplace
  • Matching the look and style of main house

Restrictions

The location of this ADU was restricted from all 4 sides sides:

1. Property line 2. Main house 3. Creek 4. Public Utility Easement

In addition to all that, it was in WUI zone and had to be built fire resistant. In this project, we had only one win: there were two hydrants on both sides of the property within the required 400 ft distance.

Construction completed in 2023

Result

A bigger bathroom accommodates the necessary area for a wheelchair turnaround, has both a shower and a tub, plus houses the laundry.

The living room has vaulted ceilings (though the general contractor in charge may blacklist us for this design feature). The fireplace is surrounded by two windows, with the nearby exit to the deck facing the creek.

The initial design had walk in closets in both bedrooms. However the homeowners decided to have a bigger one in the primary bedroom and have the smaller size guest room.

Dining table in 2 bedroom ADU
Kitchen in 2 bedroom ADU
Living room in 2 bedroom ADU
2 bedroom 2 bath ADU floor plans

From 700 Sq Ft to 1,200 Sq Ft - see what fits in each floor plan size

Six Popular 2 Bedroom ADU Floor Plans

700 sq ft ADU floor plan

ADU floor plans 700 sq ft

This two bedroom two bathroom ADU design makes efficient use of space with more emphasis on private quarters than on common living area.

750 sf ADU floor plan

ADU floor plans 750 sq ft

This two bedroom one bathroom ADU design has a comfortable living area, two bedrooms with closets, laundry space and the bathroom with the shower. This plan has an ADA compliant option.

800 sq ft ADU floor plan

ADU floor plans 800 sq ft

This two bedroom two bathroom ADU has a primary en suite bathroom and an additional bathroom with access from the living area.

900 sq ft ADU floor plan

ADU floor plans 900 sq ft

This detached two bedroom two bathroom ADU has a primary en suite bathroom and an additional bathroom with access from the living area.

ADU floor plan 1000 sq ft

ADU floor plans 1000 sq ft

This two bedroom two bathroom ADU has a primary en suite bathroom and an additional bathroom with access from the living area. The kitchen has an option to be a separate room.

1200 sq ft ADU floor plan

ADU floor plans 1200 sq ft

This two bedroom two bathroom ADU has a primary en suite bathroom and an additional bathroom with access from the living area. Both bedroom have walk in closets, and there is an additional flex room that could be used as an office. Can easily be used as a main home for a small lot!

Contemporary 2 bedroom 2 bath ADU floor plans

2 Bedroom ADU Floor Plans

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Pick the best plan for your family and property out of 150+ designs from 700 to 1200 sq ft

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Whichever ADU floor plan you select, you will not pass a final inspection without these features

Essentials for any of our 2 bedroom ADU floor plans

  • Insulation

    Type of insulation is called out in your Title 24 report provided by your energy consultant or HERS rater.

  • Kitchen Appliances

    All ADU floor plans should show sink, cooktop, hood and fridge. These items are essential for anyone living permanently in the ADU.

  • Fire and CO2 Alarm

    Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are required on the wall or ceiling outside of each sleeping area.

  • HVAC and Ventilation

    Ductless mini splits are an accepted way to heat and cool your ADU. Energy Recovery Ventilators are an energy-efficient way to maintain indoor air quality.

  • Water Heater (Heat Pump)

    As California goes all electric, think about the sizing of your pump – it depends on the number of people living in the ADU.

  • Address Numbers

    ADUs are often required to have two sets of a minimum of 4 inch high house numbers – with one on ADU and an extra that is seen from the public road.

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Try your local IKEA - here is their design for a 650 sq ft space

Are you trying to envision how it would look?

Photos of 650 sq ft space by author in IKEA, East Palo Alto, September 2023

Dining table IKEA kitchen design
Induction cooktop in IKEA kitchen
Living room IKEA design
Bedroom idea from IKEA in 650 sq ft space
Kids room IKEA design
Tiny bathroom IKEA design

2 bedroom ADU sounds like a challenge?

We make it easy to get started

  1. Create property site plan

    Let us answer three questions together: 1. How big can you build? 2. How much of a backyard can you dedicate to new living space? 3. How much can you afford to spend on construction.

  2. Select the best 2 bedroom ADU floor plan

    We do not like to invent wheels or bicycles. Let us get started with the plan that fits most of your requirements and then tweak it to make it shine in your backyard.

  3. Assign the team

    The success of a construction project hinges on how well the team communicates. You have a contractor you like? Bring her on board. We are happy to support you with the design, engineering and construction – when needed.

  4. Gather Necessary Documents

    Let us start with the best information available. What do you already have? Title report. Floor plan or site plan of your main house. Survey. Soil report. All these documents are a great foundation for your future successful construction project. Pun intended.

  5. Compile the permit plan set

    The number of pages in your plan set can differ from 8 to 140 (no kidding). It all depends on property specifics and city (or county) requirements. The better prepared your first submission is, the faster you get your permits.

  6. Respond to Plan Checker comments

    Do you know that the most frequent reason it takes such a long time to pull permits is the number of weeks that passed between the day the city had given plan check comments and the day your team responded to them?

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