POOL HOUSE/ADU LAYOUT -
We are converting our garage into an ADU - setting it up to to use for entertaining / pool house - we are currently adding a pool as well. And leaving it setup for a future occupant if we decide to rent it or have as guest apt. We are excited for the space and realize our yard and space between the structure and pool is very narrow (can't add an entrance by the hot tub/pool). Was hoping to do so for bathroom purposes. We want a flow of the unit, these are some inspo - but any configuration ideas on the proposed layout would be amazing. I do like the added windows in the kitchen corner - not a fan of the corner sink. And would sure LOVE a little mini bar area for margis. ;) We love the accordian doors for indoor outdoor living. I appreciate any advice in designing small living spaces!
Also - need a tv spot and a stackable washer and dryer. would be nice.
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Layout for dining/living in ADU
Comments (11)As for the dining area, my mom had a picnic table in the kitchen with a bench and 2 chairs. Wish I kept that table! Wasn't the usual kind: it was a solid top (no spaces between the wood planks) I think it was maple, and I really have come to appreciate the legs on such tables; they don't block the legs of the people sitting there - could even add 2 more seats as needed. I rented a very small furnished "winter rental" at the beach one time. They had a great drop-leaf table with brightly colored mesh material folding chairs. The chairs were comfy, indoor-outdoor chairs (I think the table was too), so kept just 2 in the kitchen and the rest on the balcony. I liked the flexibility of seating for both locations. Nice part of it is they were all very lightweight. I had dinner for 6 around that drop leaf, yet it folded down to about the size of a card table. I find when working with a smaller space, it's great to have furniture that is light weight so you can expand and contract as needed. I got these director chairs for around my dining table - easy to move for cleaning, and to move to another room when more seating is needed: https://www.amazon.com/Zew-Crafted-Foldable-Directors-Comfortable/dp/B00H2ITJ00...See MoreShould I build and live in an ADU before main house?
Comments (2)Assuming y'all don't have a strict HOA or municipal codes against building a smaller structure first, I say why the heck not? :-D My mom wants to do this exact thing. She'd like to build a granny cottage for her and Dad, before my husband and I build the main house. I don't think there's anything objectively wrong with that approach. <3...See MoreHelp with the layout of my new ADU
Comments (16)I have schemed different scenarios - moving the kitchen to either wall, eliminating Dining, moving Laundry, reducing one bedroom to 9' - and none of them seem to support an island. You can do the math: 24" cabinet + 36" [yikes!] aisle + 24" [seating only] island = 7'-4 1/2". Your Living is 18'-6" one way and 17-9" the other, so subtract the 7'-4 1/2" and you are only left with about 11'. For a Living Room, you need a good 10' plus circulation (you do not want a couch backing to window). Especially since you have 2 bedrooms. I would even postulate you need a Dining table for 3-4 residents. I see why the architect has the placement of windows as they are, albeit without elevations showing the ADU sitting under your deck. For the tv, simply make the side window a transom for a tv below it. I would suggest going back to your competent architect and prioritize your criteria - a small ADU cannot be all for everything - and be willing to lose something - like a bedroom, if you really want that island and a cooking, viewing, and eating space is the priority....See MoreADU Appliances help
Comments (24)I put the sink next to the refrigerator so the countertop between the sink and range could be 42" wide instead of 24" which I think is too narrow (and I only cook simple stuff). You could put a cutting board or piece of wood on top of the sink when unloading into the refrigerator. I have a trash can elsewhere because I have a deep, slide-out tray under the sink on which I put a lot of cleaning stuff. A trash can certainly could have gone there. All my wall cabinets are the same height -- as in the drawing. The bottom of the cabinets are about 50" above the floor. I don't have any problem using the sink. But you could move the sink forward by using a farmhouse sink (examples: Kingston Brass KUF212110BN, Kohler K-5665). My garbage disposal switch is somewhat inconveniently on the backsplash behind the sink; I wouldn't put it there, maybe on the front of the sink cabinet instead....See MoreRelated Professionals
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- 3 years ago
Here are just a couple rough ideas to illustrate, don't know hard points but glean out opportunities if you find any from these. First version started by focusing in on the desire of a "mini bar area" by opening up an island to patio living and visually closing off to the hot tub (transom windows along the side wall), but didn't address storage or tv. Second one revised the first by using a tv as part of outdoor living and bringing in some rental function.
- 3 years ago
Lisa DiazOriginal Author