POOL HOUSE/ADU LAYOUT -
Lisa Diaz
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
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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Garage Conversion to ADU: Layout/ Floor Plan Advice
Comments (11)If you can come up with the money to get some of these convertible units, the space can be even more versatile. I got the Expand coffee table that converts from a short table that fits easily in front of the sofa, to a full dining height table twice the size. I can use my sofa as "booth" seating and pull up four chairs and seat six! Something as simple as the lift and storage bed can give your sister so much more usability of her space. So can a console that pulls out to be a dining table, or a table that folds into the wall. I bet if you did a search on YouTube you could find some place to buy the plans for making some of these things. Expand Furniture in Vancouver, BC, CA I know that the tiny homes shows on TV use the bed lift storage systems, so they must be for sale. Wayfair sells a ton of storage coffee tables that convert to bring a writing or dining surface up to the person seated on a chair or couch. It is not all expensive, either! There is often a space under the surface that can store things, too. Don't forget to use the wall cavities between studs for storage whenever you can. I have seen nice toilet brush and plunger cabinets next to toilets, recessed niches for display (with a light at top), and spice storage for kitchens. WG Wood Products will give your husband lots of ideas for using wall storage....See MoreGarage Conversion to ADU: Layout/ Floor Plan Advice
Comments (29)Your first step is a paid assessment from a good general contractor. They will look at where your sewer leaves the house, where your electrical box is located, and how much electrical service it has. And assess foundation and framing, and how to properly insulate. He will discuss how to get those needed utility services to your garage, and any upgrades that may be required to make that happen. That will drive the placement of your kitchen and bath in any layout. It has to be done first to even know if the project is possible. Just like the design documents required to be filed by your city, if your husband is unable to do this, he is not qualified to be doing the job at all, and you need to factor in contractor labor for the majority of the project, as well as design costs. While there are some very capable DIYers, there are also some that choose to do so without the needed skills. Do not get in over your head with DIY anything here. This is how people lose their CO's when they can't get the work done correctly or timely. You only have so much open time on a permit. And all of your work must pass inspection....See MoreFloor plan feedback for addition and ADU
Comments (22)Again thank you everyone. Your comments are very much appreciated. We have not yet had an engineer look at it. That’s our next step. We have had a builder part of the design and discussion process from the beginning. He’s a good, longtime friend. Good-hearted, very experienced professional and a straight shooter. He has been honest about costs potentially going north of our budget. I think my husband is anxious to move just get started because he knows he, thankfully, has a career in which he can work a lot of overtime opportunities and potentially fill budget gaps if needed. First, we considered a smaller 1 bedroom ADU mostly just over the garage with just a very small amount (a 2-3 feet) lapping over on top of our living space. But my husband floated the idea of a 2 bedroom and our builder said that building a second story from beam to beam (one side of the house to the other) instead of over just a portion of it would actually save money in not having to beef up the foundation so much. It was a more bang for our buck type of thing. Forgive my lay terms. I’m doing my best to summarize the conversation. Personally, I am more comfortable with the original smaller 1 bedroom ADU idea. But I think the difference in rental income we could get for a 2 bedroom was what did it for my husband. We are probably naive to move forward without scaling back on the design. This is exactly why I value all this feedback. Thank you....See MoreHelp with Extension + ADU addition Layout
Comments (13)Hi, Does it make sense to build a second story above the garage and turn that into an ADU (~600 sqft)? This would require re-inforcment of the foundation. - doing this will also leave our driveway alone and we wouldnt have to relocate the Approach, Water Meter, and pour concrete on around 1600Sqft of space. Redlines indicate where everything would have to be excavated and re-done Concerns are 1. Cost, 2. Ease of build / timeline (We are ready to submit the third time to the city with all the updates, making a second story plan now would mean to resubmit from beginning + cost of redesign) Green lines in second image would be a second story above the garage and new front addition....See More
3onthetree
2 years agoLisa Diaz
2 years ago3onthetree
2 years agoHere 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.
Lisa Diaz
2 years ago
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