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The Nest ADU Plan | 800 SF Two-Story, 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath

Modern Two-Story Living in a Compact Footprint

The Nest ADU Plan is a thoughtfully designed 800-square-foot, two-story accessory dwelling unit that combines contemporary comfort with timeless architectural character. Featuring one private bedroom, one full bathroom, an additional main-floor half bath, and a spacious open-concept living area, this design offers the functionality of a full-size home within an efficient 34' × 16'6" footprint.

With its classic gabled roofline, modern horizontal siding, abundant natural light, and inviting interior layout, The Nest is ideal for backyard ADUs, guest houses, rental properties, and narrow urban infill lots.

Designed to Feel Bigger Than 800 Square Feet

The main level features an open kitchen, dining, and living area designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. The two-story volume above the living space creates an airy, open atmosphere, allowing the home to feel more expansive than its modest square footage.

Upstairs, a private bedroom provides a peaceful retreat, complete with a dedicated closet and full bathroom.

A convenient main-floor powder room adds flexibility for guests while maintaining privacy in the upstairs living quarters.

Key Design Features

• 800 square feet of conditioned living space
• 2-story design with an open-to-above living area
• 1 private bedroom on the upper level
• 1.5 bathrooms — one full bath and one powder room
• 34' × 16'6" building footprint — ideal for narrow lots
• Open-concept kitchen, dining, and living spaces
• Dedicated upstairs bedroom closet
• Classic gable roof with contemporary exterior styling
• Slab-on-grade foundation
• Approximately 42 square feet of covered porch/deck area
• Wood-frame construction with premanufactured roof trusses
  

What's Included in This Plan Set

• Architectural Construction Details — Typical wall, roof, floor, foundation, eave, opening, flashing, and other construction details necessary to communicate the design and intended construction.
• Structural Foundation Plan — Foundation layout showing footings, foundation walls, slabs, posts, beams, and other primary structural components.
• Structural Framing Plans — Floor and roof framing information showing joists, rafters, beams, headers, posts, bearing locations, and other structural framing elements.
• Structural Details — Typical structural connections, framing conditions, foundation details, and other information necessary to support construction and permit review.
• Schematic Electrical Plan — Electrical layout showing typical lighting, switches, receptacles, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and other common residential electrical locations for permitting and coordination.
• Site Plan Template — A blank site plan diagram sized for the intended lot configuration. Your local surveyor, designer, architect, or civil engineer can use the template to add property lines, setbacks, utilities, topography, driveway locations, and other site-specific information.
• General Construction Notes — Typical construction requirements, material references, installation standards, and code-related notes applicable to the building.
• Energy Compliance Notes — General energy-efficiency requirements and construction notes intended to assist with compliance in many U.S. jurisdictions. Project-specific energy calculations or local compliance documentation may still be required.
• Life-Safety and Code Information — Typical residential code information addressing items such as egress, safety glazing, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, guards, handrails, and other common code requirements where applicable.
• Door and Window Information — Sizes, types, locations, and related information necessary for coordination and construction, where included in the plan design.
• Drawing Organization — Drawings are professionally organized into a coordinated architectural and structural plan set suitable as the basis for local permit submission. Information will need to be added to meet local compliance.
• Print-Quality PDF Files — High-resolution PDF drawings formatted on 24" × 36" sheets, a standard architectural sheet size accepted by most e-permitting systems and print shops and commonly used for residential permit submissions.
• Immediate Digital Delivery — PDF files are available for download immediately after checkout so you can begin reviewing, pricing, printing, or preparing your project for permitting.