When it comes to ideas for a simple floor plan of an ADU, you may research the entire web for samples and find hundreds of different floor plans that you like. However 90% of the time they won’t work for your situation. There are many rules and regulations in every city, which may not allow selected ADU floor plans to fit in a backyard without modification. In the last 15 years I have developed over 50 different ADU plans for my clients in Los Altos, Palo Alto, Cupertino and San Jose and they are all different. I am confident that I can modify any floorplan to fit your backyard within a few hours. Below you can find just a few samples.
Studio layout
A studio layout is a single, open space that serves as the living room, bedroom, and kitchen. This type of layout is simple and efficient, making it a popular choice for ADUs.

One bedroom, one bath ADU




This layout includes a separate bedroom and bathroom, in addition to a living room and kitchen. This layout is a good choice for ADUs that will be used as a rental property or guest house.




Two bedroom, one bath ADU
This layout includes two bedrooms and one bathroom, in addition to a living room and kitchen. This layout is a good choice for ADUs that will be used as a rental property or for a small family.




Two bedroom, two bath




This layout includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms, in addition to a living room and kitchen. This layout is a good choice for ADUs that will be used as a rental property or for a small family with more space needs.
L-shaped layout
An L-shaped layout is a simple layout that includes a living room, kitchen, and bedroom in a linear arrangement. This layout is a good choice for ADUs with limited space.
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