Adu with carport

Little detached structures create a place to get away from it all

A carport is a cost-friendly and easier-to-install alternative to a new garage. Turn your carport into a stylish home addition with one of these creative carport ideas.

Vacation House Plan, 050H-0146

Who says carports can’t be stylish? Get inspired by these attractive, functional carport designs and porte-cocheres featured on HGTV.

Featured, recently built ADUs including flex space, in-law unit, detached, rental income generating, office and hobby spaces.

BOXI partnered with Los Angeles-based Otto ADU to help transform a two-car garage in Silverlake for the homeowner’s evolving needs. With a small footprint and placement near a pool, it was a design challenge to create a flexible, light-filled guest suite. They also hoped to preserve its charming original terracotta roof. BOXI’s Salt Slab cabinets fit a compact, clean layout that doesn’t compromise on storage, while floating shelves and an undercounter refrigerator were helpful space-savers.

1 Beds, 1 Baths, 1 Stories, 0 Car Garage, 651 Sq Ft, Cottage House Plan.

050G-0101: Modern Garage Plan with Workshop and Boat Storage

An ADU is called an Accessory Dwelling Unit. Other names include backyard cottage, in-law unit, or granny flat. This is essentially a tiny home. Here are ten tips to help you with your ADU project.