This design is unique in that an interior ladder leads to a loft, which opens onto an upper-level deck. The unit also includes a bedroom, half bath, and living area. large windows and sliding glass doors provide ample natural light. The plans call for a green roof, including climbing vines to form a privacy wall on the upper deck.

This applies specifically to garage-to-ADU conversions in Berkeley, but most cities in the US will have similar rules. Read on if you’re considering turning your detached garage or shed into an accessory dwelling…

If Patricia rents out her new ADU, she can use the rental income to pay for the mortgage on the main home and the mortgage on the ADU. Or she can use the money to cover other expenses such as education, travel, retirement…anything she needs now or in the future. Here are the floorplans and elevations for Patricia’s new ADU in Berkeley.

Robert and Rose of Redwood City, CA, owned a beautiful property with a detached workshop and a detached garage. They came to New Avenue looking to get more from their existing structures through a major remodel. New Avenue created a design that would unite the two smaller structures, making the most of the existing buildings while forming a usable space that supports the homeowners’ needs.

The owner wants to remodel the small, one-bedroom home on his property. Eventually, he will add a larger home and turn the existing house into an accessory dwelling.

The remodel will cost $138,000, and the new home will cost $500,000.

Here’s how property taxes increase when adding the new home.

A New Avenue design professional designed a 637-square-foot backyard accessory building that met the homeowner’s needs and fit in perfectly with the main home’s design and landscaping. The design includes a bathroom, a one-car garage, and a hobby room. This will be an ideal place for the homeowner to use as a home office, a creative studio, or a workroom for any activity that requires a dedicated space. Here are the plans.

New Avenue had the pleasure of designing a 432-square-foot, one-bedroom ADU for clients in Albany, California. This beautiful backyard cottage will be a space for the family to rent out for additional income…

To get a glimpse into our design process, we want to share with you some schematic design images of an ADU project in Emeryville that we are currently working on. Schematic Design is still very early and we are just starting to set the layout…

An accessory dwelling brings huge rewards, but it’s also a big commitment. When you’re investing your money, time, and energy, you want to know you’re getting the best possible ADU for your property and your needs…