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Adi and Chris chose an L-shaped, pre-permitted plan by Cast Architecture with extensive glass, and resisted two-story options to fit in better with their neighborhood.

The millwork hides the bed and desk, but it also conceals the air conditioner. “Everything is integrated,” says Losada-Amor. “That’s what keeps it clean.” Even the garage door mechanism is hidden here.

The 900-square-foot prefabricated backyard ADU in Los Angeles, California, that Cover designed to bring a family closer together features bright white composite exterior siding and a deck made from thermally treated ash.

Backsplash tile by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Mutina pairs with custom cabinetry and quartz cunters in the kitchen.

On the home's east side, the overhang created by the second story volume shades the front door while still allowing morning light into the bedrooms.

Bolden feels good about having blended the old and the new, too. “I could build a new trailer or a new house, but I love taking these beautiful old things that are still functional and having them be the vehicle for this type of interior work,” he says.

The couple selected Milgard Essence Series Windows with a fiberglass exterior and solid wood interior to match the timber palette used in the house.

A small loft was built over the bedrooms for out-of-town guests. The space is illuminated with an operable skylight.

Owners and tenants of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) share key insights about how to navigate the unique living experience.

The external wall frames a beautiful existing Queensland bottle tree.

Developed as a holiday home, the pared-back timber construction is a nod to the modest fisher-cottages prevalent in the area.

The open-layout design is completely custom. The office area looks toward downtown Los Angeles through floor-to-ceiling windows and sliders.

The entry of the Richard Neutra’s Wilkins House connects to the verdant landscaping.