Adding a guest house and gym to a home in Berkeley
When Marilyn, a Berkeley homeowner, wanted to replace an old garage with a new accessory dwelling unit, she hired New Avenue to create the perfect ADU for her property. New Avenue’s design professional spoke with Marilyn to learn everything about her needs and preferences. The designer then presented Marilyn with several design options to choose from.
Cost to design and permit a backyard studio in Berkeley, CA
One client in Berkeley wanted to convert her garage into something she could use as a studio and as a guest house with the possibility of living in it herself sometime in the future. A New Avenue design professional created a studio with laundry facilities, a bedroom, a living area, a full bathroom, a half bathroom, a workshop, and a utility sink. Here are the costs of design and permitting.
Adding an accessory dwelling and garage with solar power in San Jose
The owners of a beautiful property in San Jose, California, wanted to add a new accessory dwelling and garage that they could use for family or as a rental home. They decided to add a 698-square-foot, one-bedroom ADU along with a 375-square-foot garage and power it all with solar panels. The accessory dwelling features a bedroom large enough for a California king bed, an open kitchen/living/dining area, a full bathroom, and a covered patio. Here are the plans.
Remodeling and adding an in-law apartment in El Cerrito
A family in El Cerrito wanted to be able to take care of each other and spend more time together. Instead of spending $3,500 or more per month on a nearby apartment, they remodeled their home to include an attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Sometimes called an “in-law suite” or a “granny flat,” an accessory dwelling is a place that can truly bring families together to help one another and enjoy each other’s company. Here are the floor plans.
Cost to design a 478-square-foot accessory dwelling in Albany, CA
The plans include a living area, a bathroom, a kitchen area, a patio with outdoor seating, and plenty of storage. The designer created a design that would accommodate the homeowner’s piano and preferred furniture. While the homeowner chose not to include an oven, stove, or shower at the time of design, the designer left space for those items should they be needed later. Here are the costs.
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