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1BR/1BA 36×25 L-Shape

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Pre-designed plans ready for use or modification to a semi-custom plan. Learn more about Standard and Semi-Custom options.

1 Bedroom Guest House Plans: Spacious and Practical Designs for Extra Living Space

Our guest house plans with 1 bedroom offer the perfect balance between comfort and functionality, making them ideal for accommodating guests or providing a private space for family members. This 750 sq ft layout features a large kitchen and living room with optional dual sliding glass doors or French doors, creating a bright, open atmosphere. With a well-designed layout and luxurious amenities, this guest house ensures that your visitors enjoy all the comforts of home.

Thoughtfully Designed Layout for Maximum Comfort

This 1 bedroom guest house floor plan is designed to make the most of its 750 square feet. The L-shaped layout naturally separates the living space from the bedroom, offering privacy while maintaining a sense of openness throughout the home. The open kitchen and living room offer a spacious area for relaxing and entertaining, while the bedroom provides a peaceful retreat for guests.

Key Layout Features:

  • L-Shaped Design: The L-shape not only enhances privacy by separating the living and sleeping areas, but also provides a more visually appealing design that breaks away from the typical rectangular layout.
  • Open Kitchen and Living Space: The kitchen seamlessly flows into the living area, creating an ideal space for hosting and everyday living. With the option to add dual sliding glass doors or French doors, this area can easily connect to outdoor spaces such as a patio or poolside area. If considering building your ADU near a pool, check out our Poolside ADU guide.
  • Spacious Bedroom:  These guest house floor plans have 1 bedroom, which comfortably fits a queen-size bed and includes a walk-in closet with stacked in-unit laundry for added convenience.
  • Accessible Bathroom: The bathroom is conveniently located in the hallway, accessible from both the bedroom and the living space, ensuring ease of use for guests and homeowners alike. If building next to a pool, this accessible location is perfect.

750 Sq Ft: The Ideal Size for a Guest House

At just under 750 square feet, this 1 bedroom guest house provides a spacious, comfortable living environment without requiring a large lot. It’s an excellent option for homeowners who need extra living space without building a larger, more expensive unit. Whether used as a guest suite, rental unit, or family member’s residence, this size strikes the perfect balance between functionality and affordability.

Benefits of Building a 750 Sq Ft Guest House:

  • Spacious but Manageable: At 750 sq ft, this unit provides enough space for comfortable living, but it remains easy to maintain and care for. It includes a full kitchen, large bedroom, walk-in closet, and laundry, all within a compact footprint.
  • Waived Impact Fees: ADUs that are 750 sq ft or smaller qualify for waived impact fees per California state ADU laws, providing substantial cost savings compared to larger ADUs.
  • Statewide Exemption ADU: This guest house is allowed even if your property has floor area ratio (FAR) restrictions. As long as the unit meets required ADU setbacks, it’s permitted regardless of your lot’s FAR limits.
  • Perfect for Smaller Yards: The 750 sq ft size is ideal for properties with smaller backyards or tighter space constraints, making it an excellent solution for urban and suburban properties where maximizing space is essential.
  • Customizable for Indoor-Outdoor Living: With optional sliding glass or French doors, this guest house plan allows for seamless indoor-outdoor living, perfect for homes with a pool or garden.

Cost to Build a 1 Bedroom Guest House

Building a 1 bedroom guest house provides a cost-effective way to add value to your property while maintaining an affordable construction budget. This size qualifies for reduced permit fees and offers lower energy and maintenance costs compared to larger ADUs.

Key Cost Considerations:

  • Lower Construction Costs: A smaller unit naturally requires fewer materials and less labor, leading to a lower total ADU cost. This makes it a more affordable choice for adding a functional living space to your property.
  • Waived Impact Fees: As mentioned previously, ADUs under 750 sq ft benefit from waived impact fees, which can save homeowners thousands of dollars.
  • Energy Efficiency: With a smaller square footage, this guest house is easier and more affordable to heat, cool, and maintain. The result is lower utility bills and ongoing savings over time.
  • Customization Options: While the base model is cost-effective, you can still add personal touches like upgraded interior finishes, dual doors, and outdoor connections to enhance the unit without significantly increasing costs.

Unique Customization Options for Your Guest House

Our 1 bedroom guest house floor plans are designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to customize the layout to fit your property and needs. Whether you prefer sliding glass doors to connect to a backyard patio or French doors to create a more elegant entryway, we offer a variety of options to make this guest house truly your own.

Price: $270K

($242K Vertical Build + $28K Standard Finish Materials) Your project will also require plans, permits, sitework and additional considerations that are dependent on your lot. Contact us to get a detailed quote.

1 Bed
1 Bath
749 ft 2
One Story