This stylish contemporary garage apartment plan offers a smart combination of functional parking space and comfortable living quarters above. Designed with efficiency and modern simplicity in mind, the structure provides 750 square feet of second-floor living space along with a spacious two-car garage below. Its compact footprint and vertical layout make it an excellent solution for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), guest houses, rental units, or backyard apartments.
With its modern roofline and streamlined design, this home delivers both practicality and contemporary appeal while maximizing the use of limited space.
The design separates the garage and living spaces across two levels to maintain privacy and efficiency. The first level features a 729-square-foot front-load garage, providing enough space for two vehicles along with room for tools, bicycles, or additional storage.
The garage’s front-facing entry allows easy access from the driveway and works well on narrow or deep lots. With 9-foot ceiling height on the first floor, the garage area feels spacious and comfortable for both parking and storage needs.
Above the garage, the second-floor living area spans approximately 750 square feet, offering a complete and independent living environment.
The upper level features an open layout that combines the keeping or family room, kitchen, and dining area into a single cohesive space. This open concept helps the home feel larger and brighter, allowing natural light to flow throughout the living area.
The family room serves as the main gathering area, ideal for relaxing, watching television, or entertaining friends. The flexible layout allows homeowners to arrange furniture in a way that suits their lifestyle while maintaining a comfortable and modern atmosphere.
This open living concept is perfect for compact homes where efficient use of space is essential.
The design includes a second-floor master suite, providing privacy and convenience for residents. The bedroom offers a comfortable retreat separated from the main living area.
A walk-in closet adds generous storage space, making it easier to keep the bedroom organized while maximizing usable floor area. The nearby full bathroom ensures convenience for daily routines.
This layout makes the apartment suitable for full-time living, extended guest stays, or rental opportunities.
The exterior of this garage apartment reflects a modern contemporary style highlighted by its steep 12:12 roof pitch. This roof design not only creates a dramatic architectural profile but also allows for higher ceilings and additional usable space on the upper level.
The home stands 31 feet 9 inches tall, giving it a striking presence while maintaining a compact footprint of 20 feet wide and 37 feet 6 inches deep. These dimensions allow the structure to fit comfortably on narrow lots or behind a primary residence as an accessory dwelling unit.
The slab foundation provides durability and simplicity in construction, making the home both practical and cost-efficient to build.
Thanks to its versatile layout, this contemporary garage apartment can serve many different purposes. It works well as:
A guest house for visiting family and friends
A rental apartment for additional income
A backyard ADU for extended family members
A private home office or studio space
A starter home or downsized residence
With its combination of parking space, modern design, and comfortable living quarters, this plan offers flexibility that adapts to changing lifestyle needs.
Despite its modest size, this contemporary garage apartment plan delivers everything needed for efficient and stylish living. The combination of a two-car garage, 750-square-foot living area, and a private master suite creates a well-balanced design that is both functional and attractive.
For homeowners seeking a modern accessory dwelling unit or compact residential solution, this contemporary house plan provides the perfect blend of simplicity, comfort, and practicality.
The construction drawings will include detailed, dimensioned floor plans, exterior elevations, roof plan, foundation plan, basic electrical layout, cross-section(s), foundation plan, and other general specifications. Some plans will include interior cabinet layouts.
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All house plans sold by Archival Designs have been designed to comply with the International Residential Code (IRC) and to the local codes in the area where the designer resides or where the house was built.
All house plans are designed to meet or exceed the national building standards required by the International Residential Code (IRC). Due to differences in climate and geography throughout North America, every city, local municipality and county has unique building codes and regulations that must be followed to obtain a building permit. Prior to purchasing a set of house plans, we recommend that you meet with your local building officials in order to determine the building requirements for your area. It is the responsibility of the purchaser(s) and/or builder to ensure that the structure is constructed to meet the codes of their local area.
Important Note:
House plans do not come stamped or signed by an architect or engineer. Additionally, house plans typically will not include structural engineering notes/calculations. Please check with your local building officials to determine if a stamp is required. If required, the building department will only accept a stamp from a licensed professional in the state where the home will be built.
Depending on your city, county, and state building requirements, house plans may need to be reviewed by a local licensed architect or engineer for structural details and code standards before construction begins. This is particularly true in coastal areas and those facing seismic events, extreme winds, and heavy snow. If you are building in any of these areas, a licensed structural engineer will likely be needed to provide the necessary calculations and additional drawings. We authorize the use of our plans conditioned on your obligation and agreement to strictly comply with all local building codes, ordinances, regulations, and requirements, including permits and inspections at the time of and during construction. We recommend checking with your local building department for the most current requirements. The purchaser(s) and/or builder are responsible for additional expenses incurred through meeting municipality requirements or other requirements for construction.
Our foundation plans have been designed for universal conditions and may need to be adjusted to fit your specific site conditions. The foundation should be modified by a local structural engineer to comply with soil testing laboratory findings and local building requirements.
Our house plans will include schematic electrical drawings; however, circuiting or wire sizing will not be included. Your electrical subcontractor will typically provide these drawings.
HVAC and plumbing drawings are not included. Your mechanical and plumbing subcontractors will determine the best layout for your site. Local HVAC codes, climatic requirements and commonly used systems vary throughout the country. The direction of how water flow will enter the home vary from case to case. For this reason, it is impossible to provide universal plans.
