2 Bedroom L shape 800 sq ft ADU Floor Plan
Plans for 800 sq ft houses come in many layouts. Most prefabs will be I shaped or L shaped and 12-14 feet wide. You can maximize your backyard potential with a custom shape.
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.
With the future plans to rebuild the main house, our brief read that we need to maximize the size of the ADU. This meant plan for 800 sq ft house as the current main house was 1100 sq ft, and its size restricted the size of the ADU.
The location of this ADU was squeezed from all 4 sides sides:
1. Side property lines on two sides 2. Main house and 6 feet fire separation 3. Five feet Public Utility Easement at the rear property line
The client’s mother is using a wheelchair, so one bedroom, one bathroom and common living areas have to be wheelchair accessible.
The main house is just 1100 sq ft, so 800 square feet became the square footage limit.
Both bathrooms accommodate the necessary area for a wheelchair turnaround, one has a shower and the other – a tub.
In the primary bedroom the bed is positioned in front on of the TV with windows on both sides and above the bed for good ventilation.
There is a dedicated laundry space with a linen closet opposite.
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.
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.
This two bedroom two bathroom ADU design makes efficient use of space with equal emphasis on private quarters and on common living area.
This two bedroom one bathroom ADU design has a comfortable living area, two minimalist bedrooms, spacious kitchen area and a bathroom with the shower.
This one bedroom one bathroom ADU has a primary en suite bathroom and walk in closet. There is room by the entry for the laundry area. The living and dining areas are comfortable sized.
This detached two bedroom two bathroom ADU has a primary en suite bathroom and an additional bathroom with access from the living area.
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.
This two bedroom one bathroom ADU has a luxurious bathroom with access from the living area, a walk in closet in the primary bedroom and space for the stacked washer and drier.
From traditional slab and pier options to hybrid foundations that use helical screw piles – the final choice needs to be evaluated on the basis of backyard access, feasibility, budget and house designs.
California is going all electric. This means your water heater will be electric. So will your HVAC heat pump and cooktop. You will be required to put some solar panels on the roof as well. All this needs a 200A + electric panel.
We love indoor-outdoor seamless flow and having lots of natural light. It often comes at the expense of energy efficiency. You can compensate for it with better quality windows with a lower U factor.