Browse our Studio (180sf), 1-Bedroom (360sf), 2-Bedroom (540sf), and 3-Bedroom (720sf) additional dwelling units (ADUs) for extended family living, rental income, utility, and a retreat.

Studio Apartment

Our Studio ADU proves that a small footprint can still create an attractive and highly functional space. The open-concept design uses every square foot efficiently and can be configured as a private retreat, guest suite, rental space or flexible living area. Large windows and modern finishes help the compact interior feel bright and comfortable.

Factory construction makes this an excellent choice for homeowners who want additional space without months of traditional backyard construction. The simple footprint can also make it easier to accommodate on properties where available backyard space is limited.

  • Compact footprint
  • Bright, modern open-concept
  • Excellent guest or flexible living
  • Potential rental or family-use
  • 90% factory built (quality control)
  • 9ft x 16ft or 9ft x 20ft footprint
  • Turnkey installation (all permits)
  • Electrical services hookup

Studio Office

The Studio Office creates a professional workspace that is physically separate from your home but only seconds away. At approximately 160 SF, it provides room for a substantial desk, storage, seating and client or meeting space without allowing work to take over your house.

A separate backyard office can create a much clearer distinction between home and business. Modern glazing, attractive finishes, heating, electrical service and customized storage can transform a relatively small footprint into a comfortable professional workspace.

  • Dedicated work-from-home environment
  • Creativity & concentration space
  • Separates clients from family
  • 2-piece washroom option
  • Desk, storage & meeting area
  • Professional modern appearance
  • Quiet & private workspace

Studio Gym

Create a private gym only steps from your back door. The Studio Gym provides enough room for cardio equipment, weights, stretching, and strength training without sacrificing a bedroom, basement, or garage in your home.

Large windows can bring natural light into the workout area while modern flooring, lighting, heating and ventilation create a comfortable year-round fitness environment. It provides the convenience of a home gym while keeping your exercise space completely separate.

  • Dedicated private home gym
  • Cardio and strength equipment
  • Bright contempary design
  • 9ft x 16ft, 9ft x 20ft, or 12ft x 16ft
  • Washroom option on 12ft x 16ft
  • No daily drive or gym commute
  • Training income or friend workout

Large Studio – Wheelchair Asessable

Our Wheelchair Accessible Large Studio ADU is designed to provide a comfortable, attractive, and more accessible independent living space. The open-concept design avoids unnecessary interior walls, providing more room for wheelchair movement areas.

A wider entrance, exterior access ramp, and wider bathroom doorway make entering and moving through the ADU easier while maintaining the modern residential appearance.

The bathroom is designed larger to improve wheelchair maneuverability and can include a roll-in shower, fold-down seat, grab bars, and accessible fixtures. The efficient kitchen, sleeping area, and living space make it suitable for an aging family member with mobility challenges.

  • 14 ft × 20 ft footprint with 280 SF
  • Wheelchair access ramp with handrails
  • Wider 36-inch entrance door
  • Wider bathroom access
  • Open-concept floor plan for wheelchair
  • Accessible bathroom with roll-in shower
  • Fold-down seat and grab-bar options
  • All on one level with no interior
  • Excellent solution for aging in place,
  • Members requiring mobility & independence

1 Bedroom

The One Bedroom ADU provides something very different from a studio: a genuinely separate bedroom combined with a comfortable living area, kitchen and bathroom. It is an efficient small home designed for privacy, independence and everyday living.

This model is particularly attractive for an aging parent, an adult child, a long-term guest, or a rental occupant. Separating the bedroom from the living area makes it feel more like a traditional apartment while maintaining a compact footprint.

  • Separate private bedroom
  • Full kitchen and bathroom
  • Comfortable living area
  • Excellent option for parents or adult children
  • Strong potential as a rental suite
  • Sizes 360sf, 440sf & 540sf
  • Complete turnkey factory-built

1 Bedroom Extended

The Extended One Bedroom is designed for buyers who want the efficiency of a one-bedroom ADU but considerably more comfort. The wider 18 ft × 24-27 ft allows us to incorporate a kitchen island, a larger living area, and 1.5 bathrooms.

The kitchen island becomes the centre of the home, providing additional preparation space, storage and casual seating. The additional powder room also makes the layout much more convenient when entertaining guests and allows the main bathroom to remain private.

  • Sizes 432 sf, 440 sf – 540 sf
  • Spacious open configuration
  • Full kitchen with centre island
  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Larger living and entertaining area
  • Greater privacy for the bedroom and main bathroom
  • Excellent balance between size, comfort, and cost

1 Bedroom Narrow Loft

The Narrow Loft ADU is ideal for properties with limited backyard width while still providing an open, spacious home. Its narrow footprint uses the lot efficiently, while the upper loft adds valuable living or sleeping space. The open ceiling above the living room creates a bright, spacious feeling rarely found in a smaller ADU.

Approximately 90% factory built, the Narrow Loft is delivered as a turnkey project. We manage permits, engineering, foundation, electrical, plumbing, water, sewer, heating and finishes. Factory construction provides better quality control, less disruption to your property and faster completion, potentially in approximately four months.

  • Narrow footprint for limited-width properties
  • Upper loft adds valuable usable space
  • Open-to-above creates a spacious interior
  • 90% factory built for quality and speed
  • Turnkey service from permits to installation
  • Modern kitchens, bathrooms & finishes
  • Durable, low-maintenance exterior
  • Rental income, family, parents, or guests

2 Bedroom

This premium two-bedroom design provides each bedroom with its own private bathroom, creating exceptional privacy within a compact backyard home. It is an excellent configuration for two adults, adult children, roommates, guests or family members who want independent personal spaces.

The two private bathrooms can also increase the appeal of the property as a rental because occupants do not need to share bathroom facilities. Combined with a full kitchen and comfortable common living area, this model functions like a thoughtfully designed modern apartment.

  • Approximately 540 – 630 SF
  • Two private bedrooms
  • Private bathroom each bedroom
  • Excellent privacy for two
  • Full kitchen & common living area
  • Family, guests, or roommates
  • Strong rental appeal
  • Added home value

2 Bedroom 2 Story

When backyard area is limited, building upward can provide substantially more living space without requiring a substantially larger footprint. Our Two-Storey ADU can be configured with an open loft or a complete second floor, creating separation between living and sleeping areas that feels much more like a conventional home.

The main floor can accommodate the kitchen, dining, living, and bathroom areas, while the upper level provides bedrooms, an office, or a private primary suite. Large, modern windows and contemporary exterior architecture give the building the appearance of a carefully designed small home rather than a temporary backyard structure.

  • Two levels of usable living
  • Maximum area on smaller footprint
  • Loft or full-floor configurations
  • Separation between living & sleeping areas
  • Multiple bedroom possibilities
  • Modern residential architectural
  • Excellent solution for larger families or long-term occupancy

3 Bedroom

The Three Bedroom ADU is designed for homeowners who need considerably more living space. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms transform the backyard dwelling into a genuine family-sized secondary home suitable for parents, children, extended family, or larger rental households.

Careful planning allows the bedrooms to remain private while maintaining comfortable shared kitchen, dining and living areas. For multigenerational families in particular, it can create a second home on the same property while allowing everyone to maintain their own personal space and independence.

  • 3 private bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms
  • Family-sized living arrangement
  • Full kitchen, dining & living areas
  • Excellent multigenerational house
  • Greater privacy and independence
  • Significant additional usable living space
  • Superior rental income potential

FACTORY BUILT. TURNKEY.

Every Backyard Dwelling project begins by determining what can realistically work on your property. From there, we help coordinate the process through design, engineering, municipal approvals, permits, foundation, servicing and installation.

With approximately 90% of the ADU completed in the factory, most of the construction happens away from your home. That means fewer trades in your backyard, less noise, less construction debris and considerably less disruption for your family and neighbours. Your ADU arrives substantially completed and is installed and connected on site.

  • Property feasibility and site review
  • Municipal applications and permit coordination
  • Architectural and engineering drawings
  • Foundation and site preparation
  • Electrical, water, sewer and heating connections
  • Choice of attractive interior and durable exterior finishes
  • Turnkey installation from beginning to completion

Extra Wide 2-Bedroom

Stone & Siding 1-Bedroom

Studio Apartment

1-Bedroom Siding

2-Story 1-Bedroom

1-Bedroom Loft

2-Story Modern

Studio Gym

Studio Office

Ready to customize?

When you are ready to add extra living space to your property (we also do full reno on existing home, additions and inside ADUs), contact Backyard Dwelling Inc to finalize layouts, pricing, and next steps.