Hello! my partner (22) and i (21) have built a tiny house/ADU and need help coming up with ideas or creating the floor plan. i will attach pictures of the unit with measurements and without. we would appreciate any advice in for what software to help us plan, storage ideas, or general ideas for the layout.

Notes:
not all of our measurements are precise, we do not come from a professional background in construction, however one of our family members does and has overseen our whole project.

i will be referring to the left and right side of the house as if you were to walk in through the front door. so the right side will be referring to the side that's width is shorter (5'4") and has the door, and the left side that's width is longer (7'4") and has the AC unit.

this unit will be occupied by only my partner and i, and so needs to accommodate 2 people. it is on a larger property, and we will be using the main property's bathroom, water, and kitchen.

What needs to be included:
a full or queen sized bed
a full mirror
a place/way to store clothes
a counter top
a medium sized refrigerator
a couch or futon
a TV
a desk for two
two desk chairs
a litter box

Our plan:
this is what we have been currently envisioning, however we are open to changing or recreating the layout. we were planning to have the bed on the right side of the unit, raised 3-4 ft so that we can store our clothes underneath on a thin wood pallet with wheels that we could pull out. in the middle of the two sides we would have our kitchenette with the fridge and counter top. we also plan to have a microwave and air fryer which we may be able to store on/underneath the counter. most of our cooking we plan to do in the main property. on the left side of the unit, we were planning to have couch in the middle of the wall with the window and a TV mounted across from it. against the far left wall we would have the desk and desk chairs.

Please let us know your thoughts, we are eager to hear and conclude our project soon!

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Forgive my preschool phone sketch. Based on the roofline is it possible at all for me to build an attached ADU with the connection on facade B? Or is the attached ADU only possible from facade A?
ADU could be 1 story or 2 story.

For anyone thinking about turning a shed or garage into a tiny house

I see this come up a lot, so just wanted to share a few things people often underestimate.

For context, I used to work as a municipal/urban inspector and saw quite a few of these projects. A lot of them started with the same idea: “we’ll just convert what’s already there.”

Short answer: it’s usually a bigger project than it looks.

Foundation and floor issues

A lot of sheds and garages sit on basic slabs or even just blocks.

• No insulation = cold floors, especially in winter
• Poor grading + no foundation wall = water can easily get into the walls
• No frost protection = slab can move and cause cracks over time

You may end up needing to add an insulated subfloor or fix drainage around the building. Also worth checking that the siding isn’t too close to the ground (usually you want around 6–8 inches of clearance).

Moisture and rot

If the structure is older, there’s a good chance water has gotten in at some point.

Common things to find:

• Rot at the bottom of walls
• No proper barrier against moisture
• Signs of past water infiltration

If you already see damage outside, expect more once you open it up.

Not built for living

Most sheds and garages weren’t designed to be lived in.

You might need to:

• Rework framing
• Add proper insulation and air sealing
• Upgrade the roof structure depending on snow loads
• Redo electrical entirely

At a certain point, you’re not just converting, you’re rebuilding a big part of it.

Utilities are where it adds up

Plumbing, heating, ventilation, electrical… all the stuff that makes it livable.

This is usually where the cost and complexity increase a lot more than expected.

Cost reality

This is the part people don’t like hearing, but I’ve seen it multiple times:

By the time you fix structure, moisture issues, insulation, and systems, it can end up costing as much as new construction.

I’ve seen several cases where people started renovations, then got quotes from contractors along the way and realized it was going to cost the same or even more than building new.

In quite a few of those situations, they ended up giving up on the existing structure and demolishing it instead, simply because rebuilding from scratch was more straightforward and predictable.

When it makes sense

• Structure is solid and dry
• Foundation is stable and drains properly
• You’re okay working with the existing size and layout

Not trying to discourage anyone, just give a realistic picture before starting.

If you’re planning a conversion, what part are you most unsure about right now?

For those who already went through it, did you actually manage to make it worth it or did it turn into more of a headache than expected?

I'm a licensed architect in LA with a background in ADU permitting and regulations. I'm researching the experience of renting out an ADU - specifically how owners find tenants, how they vet them, and what's gone wrong.

If you're renting out an ADU in LA County, I'd love a 5-minute voice conversation. No pitch, no product demo.

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Or drop a comment if you'd rather not do a call. Thank you!

Los Angeles county, San Fernando Valley. It’s a corner lot. Plenty of street parking. About half a mile from a bus stop. Market rents: 3 bed unit about $4k, a 2 bed unit about $3k, 1 bed unit about $2k. The main house is a 4 bed and currently rents for $4.5k.