Los Angeles’s Pre-Approved ADU Plans - A Guide for homeowners considering an ADU in LA
Explore Los Angeles' pre-approved ADU plans for homeowners. Learn about benefits, drawbacks, considerations, and the customizable standard plans from Cottage.
Cottage's ADU Impact Report
California demand for ADUs outpaces what actually gets built
San Diego's Pre-Approved ADU Plans - Should You Use Pre-Approved ADU Plans for Your Home?
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of using pre-approved ADU plans for your San Diego home and how Customizable ADUs can suit your needs in this guide.
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The 1-Stop ADU Unit Guide for Your Backyard Cottage
Save this ADU unit guide for instant access to everything you need to know for your backyard cottage. Providing expert ADU advice based on real ADU experience.
Cottage Breaks Ground in Los Angeles
Cottage has arrived in Los Angeles, bringing our best-in-class ADU platform to Southern California homeowners.
Announcing Cottage’s $15M Series A Financing
We’re excited to announce that Cottage has closed $15M in Series A financing led by Fifth Wall.
Assessing Site Conditions & Utilities for Your ADU
The pre-existing conditions of your backyard or garage are important for your ADU budget and planning. The location of your utilities can also be an important factor for your project. Read more to learn about how to assess your property for your future ADU.
Cooking Up Your Perfect ADU Kitchen
By law, all accessory dwelling units must include a kitchen space. Learn more about the different options you have and how you can maximize your ADU kitchen space.
Your ADU Layout: Bedrooms, Bathrooms, and More!
ADUs can vary in both shape and size, but there are some general building code limitations to the sizes of certain rooms. Read on to learn more about how the rooms in your ADU build up to a full unit.
The Best Interior & Exterior Finishes for Your ADU
Whether you are building a rental ADU or a luxurious retirement ADU, your interior and exterior finishes will impact how your ADU turns out. We cover the best interior and exterior finishing options for your ADU project.