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HomeAccessory Dwelling Unit Adu House PlansStylish 1-Bedroom Garage Apartment with Loft and Balcony

Stylish 1-Bedroom Garage Apartment with Loft and Balcony

Plan #L1415-A · 825 sq ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 2.0 story · 1-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
825
Sq Ft
1
Beds
1
Baths
2.0
Stories
1
Garage
10′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Need a one-bedroom garage apartment with contemporary or mid-century modern styling
  • Working with a very tight lot—this design fits within 39 ft width and depth
  • Want laundry directly accessible from the master suite on the second floor
  • Value outdoor access—covered front porch plus a private balcony
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 2+ bedrooms—this plan has one bedroom only
  • Require significant garage space—the single-car bay is modest
  • Want a main-floor master suite—the bedroom is upstairs

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 825 sq ft · 23.00′W × 30.00′D

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About this plan

Modern Compact Living with Outdoor Access

The Lazy River reinterprets the garage apartment with a contemporary 825 sq ft two-story design that balances style and practicality. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom home rests on a slab foundation with a single-car garage and features modern lines throughout, complemented by numerous windows and an open-concept layout.

The upper level hosts a bright, airy living space that flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating an efficient social hub. A breakfast area offers casual dining, while the second-floor master suite provides a quiet retreat with direct laundry access and a well-appointed bath for streamlined morning routines.

Outdoor living shines with a covered front porch and a private balcony, both designed to extend the home into the landscape. Specialized storage zones and thoughtful circulation between interior and exterior spaces deliver comfort and versatility in a compact, walkable footprint under 40 feet in both directions.

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)825 sq ft
1st Floor750 sq ft
Basement (Finished)75 sq ft
Front Porch25 sq ft
Total Porch25 sq ft
Deck230 sq ft
Balcony230 sq ft
Bedrooms1
Full Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House23′
Depth of House30′
Building Height26′
1st Floor10′
2nd Floor9′
Garage1-car, front-load
Garage Area675 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x6
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch2.5:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
1 bedrooms · 1 full baths
10-ft ceilings on the main level
1-car garage
23.00′ × 30.00′ footprint
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Plan #L1415-A
GARAGE · 825 sq ft · 1 bd / 1 ba / 1-car

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$219k
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