Whether your goal is to generate rental income, add a guest suite, or build a home for an aging parent, there are many paths to creating an ADU. Modern ADU Plans offers expert consultations, pre-designed ADU plans, and custom designed accessory dwelling units for homeowners like you. Pick an option below to begin your ADU journey.
Thinking about starting an ADU project but have questions about the process, the costs, or how to get started? We have advised hundreds of people considering ADU projects and offer tips and advice that will help you get started on the right track. Book a consultation with our scheduling tool to find a time to meet with an ADU design expert.
If time or price are your primary concerns then this is the option for you. Starting with a pre-designed ADU plan balances high quality modern design with an affordable price point. You can save thousands of dollars and months of time by choosing from a range of ADU plans for sale that meet almost any goal or need. Find yours today.
Looking for something unique, sustainable, luxurious, and designed specifically for you? We offer custom designed detached ADUs that are tailored to your specific needs and property. Our ADU design experts will craft a beautiful custom design and with the fixed price model, you know exactly how much you will pay for the design work before you begin.
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Unlock Your Backyard: The Essential Guide to ADU’s
Dive into the world of ADUs with our comprehensive "Modern ADU Plans E-Book: Schematic Plans." This e-book is a treasure trove for anyone planning an ADU project. It features 20 diverse ADU designs with vivid images and dimensioned floor plans. It's an invaluable resource for selecting the perfect ADU design for your property. Visualize how your future ADU can look by reviewing some of the best designed ADUs around.
Rich Content:
20 ADU Designs: A wide array of styles, each with a unique appeal and layout, catering to various tastes and needs.
Detailed Plans: Includes floor plans with precise dimensions, clearly showing what each design entails so you can image the use of the ADU before you begin.
Practical Use:
Project Kickstart: An excellent tool to begin your ADU project, offering inspiration and clear direction. Take the guess work out of your ADU project.
Design and Build Aids: These are ideal for showing to designers and builders to discuss adaptations and get preliminary cost estimates.
Added Value:
Risk-Free Purchase: Each e-book purchase comes with a $250 discount coupon, which applies to for any complete ADU plan set from our collection. (Making the ADU e-book FREE!)
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pre-designed ADU plans help you build the perfect accessory dwelling unit for your property.
Saving you time and money compared to a custom approach, our backyard cottage plans are developed by expert designers. Blending beautiful design with functional layouts, you can be sure your ADU will be high-quality and meet your needs. Our affordable ADU floor plans for sale make ADUs more accessible for everyone by cutting down on design time.
Are you looking for something unique, customized, or luxurious? If so, working with us on a custom designed ADU is the right path for you. You will collaborate with our award-winning design team to craft a beautiful ADU that is tailored to the specifics of your property, your goals, and your aesthetic taste. This isn’t the cheapest path to realize an ADU project, but we believe that a custom design offers unparalleled quality and beauty. Plus, the design process is fun!
If you are unsure how to begin, or which option is best for you, we offer ADU consultations. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, describe your project goals and the specifics of your property, and bounce ideas off an ADU expert. It is an affordable way to narrow down the options and decide what would work for your situation. After the consultation, if you decide you want to purchase of one of our pre-designed ADUs or hire us to do a custom ADU design, we will give you a 10% discount on any ADU purchase.
ADU Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it. Read some of the things our past clients have said about working with us on their ADU project:
I can't share how much I am grateful for this team and the help they provided me with my project. From day one they have done everything possible to work with me to make sure that everything went as smoothly as possible. You guys have been awesome, thank you for everything.
- Benjamin E.
They’ve been great to work with as artists, as technicians, as resources, as problem solvers, and as people who genuinely cared about finding the right outcome for me.
- Monica V.
We hired Lucas to help us design an ADU in our backyard and couldn't be happier. Very professional team who cares about doing a good job and creating great projects. Would and have recommended to anyone looking for an ADU.
- Kiel J.
We are so glad that we worked with [Lucas] through the design and construction process of our new home. They were ever-helpful as we worked together through final land-use and permitting processes, and worked well with iBuildPdx to ensure the design meshed with practical construction considerations. Despite a daunting list of design constraints due to the rural, forestland property codes, [Lucas] created an incredible place to live that is just as comfortably "at home" in its environment as our family is in the house.
- Mark T.
It was a true pleasure working with [them] on a detached ADU project. I wanted to be as involved in the process as possible, so their team built a custom package of services that filled in the gaps and helped me get a building permit affordably. I highly recommend working with [them] on any type of design project.
- Mason W.
If you are considering using a firm to formulate a design while incorporating your ideas, they are a great investment. Not only are they full of fresh ideas but really take the time to listen to yours. All the employees are professional while still being authentically friendly. A joy to work with. I explained my taste for sleek, modern and minimalist and that is exactly what I got, a truly beautiful dwelling and yet somehow within my budget.
- Joanne R.
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Other Ideas for making the most of Modern ADU Plans
We love ADUs and have tailored our designs to work in backyards across the US and Canada. But we recognize that small house plans like these have many other potential uses.
These ADU plans would make amazing cabins in the woods, vacation houses on the coast, or weekend getaways out in nature. They could be used for a guest house or a pool house on larger properties. Perhaps you need a home office or art studio as part of a larger estate. Our plans could be used for that too.
Many of our clients have worked with us to find the perfect Airbnb rental design, while others were looking for Aging-in-place ADU plans. We have even worked with a family to adapt one of our ADU designs to become a small home as their primary residence on a vacant lot they purchased.
Whether your goal is multi-generational living, downsizing to a smaller home and lifestyle, building a fully accessible home, starting a rental business, or growing your real estate investment portfolio, our affordable ADU plans are a versatile way to get started.
The opportunities are truly endless. If you have a unique idea about how to adapt one of our designs, please get in touch!
If you have another creative idea and want to know if our ADU plans for sale would work, reach out and describe your project. We love hearing new and creative ideas for ADUs or would be happy to craft a custom design for your exciting and unique project goals.
Looking for an ADU Builder?
We collaborate with General Contractors to build our ADU designs and can offer recommendations.
Finding a great builder is a vital step in completing a successful ADU or small home project. As an added service after buying an ADU plan, we can also consult with you to review contractor proposals, or we can lead a bidding process with multiple contractors. Regardless of what you need assistance with when looking for a trustworthy ADU builder, we are here to help! Email us with a description of your project and where you are in the process and we will do our best to advise you on the best next steps to get your ADU built.