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HomeAccessory Dwelling Unit Adu House Plans2-Bedroom Garage Apartment Plan with Workshop and Upstairs Living Space

2-Bedroom Garage Apartment Plan with Workshop and Upstairs Living Space

Plan #AM7218-A · 1,162 sq ft · 2 bd · 2 ba · 2.0 story · 2-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,162
Sq Ft
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2.0
Stories
2
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Need a garage and workshop in one structure — the two-car garage integrates a dedicated workshop zone on the ground level
  • Want an accessory dwelling unit or rental property — the upstairs is a complete second home (1,162 sq ft, 2 bed, 2.5 bath)
  • Require two stories to fit a narrow lot — the design is just 40 feet wide by 35 feet deep
  • Need both vehicle storage and hobby space without sacrificing primary living square footage (1,200 sq ft two-car garage with workshop below)
  • Prefer a main-floor garage for weather protection and direct access (front-load orientation with covered back porch upstairs)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Want the primary living space on a single story — bedrooms and main living are confined to the second floor only
  • Need a spacious footprint — this two-story design compresses living into 1,162 square feet on the upper level
  • Require 3+ bedrooms — this plan has 2 bedrooms on the upper floor
  • Want the master bedroom on the ground level — the master suite is upstairs only
  • Have a lot wider than 49 feet and want a ground-level living area — this plan maximizes vertical use instead

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 1,162 sq ft · 40.00′W × 35.00′D

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AM7218-A Garage with Living Floor Plan

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About this plan

Two-Story Living Above Workshop Garage

This two-story garage apartment plan stacks 1,162 square feet of heated living space above a substantial ground-level service area, utilizing a 40-foot by 35-foot footprint efficiently on compact lots. The first level features a two-car front-load garage with an integrated workshop zone, separating vehicle and hobby storage from the residential quarters above and keeping the 1,162 square feet of living space entirely heated.

The second floor centers on an open-concept layout uniting the kitchen, formal dining room, and keeping room around a fireplace, with direct access to a covered back porch. The master suite occupies a private corner with an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet, while a second bedroom and two full bathrooms plus a half bath accommodate guests or multi-generational residents. Eight-foot ceilings throughout maintain consistent vertical scale.

Built with a slab foundation, 2x6 exterior walls, and a 6:12 roof pitch, this two-story design reaches 26 feet 6 inches in height and adapts readily to use as an accessory dwelling unit, rental property, or primary residence where workshop and garage space are priorities.

What's included in this plan
  • Exterior elevations (all sides)
  • Detailed floor plan(s) with dimensions
  • Foundation plan
  • Roof plan
  • Schematic electrical layout
  • Building cross-sections
  • General notes & specifications
Not included (handled locally)
  • Architectural / engineering stamps
  • Site & grading plan
  • Structural / framing calculations
  • Plumbing & HVAC layouts
  • Energy-compliance documents
  • Material take-off list
These are typically prepared by your local builder or engineer to meet your jurisdiction's requirements.

Complete Plan Specifications

Total Living (heated)1,162 sq ft
1st Floor1,162 sq ft
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House40′
Depth of House35′
Building Height26′6″
1st Floor8′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area1,200 sq ft
FoundationSlab
Wall Framing2x6
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch6:12
SidingSiding

Key Features

2.0-story layout
2 bedrooms · 2 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
40.00′ × 35.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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Plan #AM7218-A
GARAGE · 1,162 sq ft · 2 bd / 2 ba / 2-car

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