What this remodel can include
- Detached casitas
- Attached guest suites
- Accessory dwelling units
- Pool houses with conditioned space
- Multigenerational living spaces
- Small independent living units
Plan the project before demolition
The lot has to be evaluated before the floor plan is celebrated. Setbacks, allowable size, utility routing, access and local ADU rules determine what can realistically be built. Once those constraints are known, the interior can be planned around sleeping, bathing, cooking, storage and privacy.
Design the details around how the space is used
Casitas in the Phoenix metro can serve guests, extended family, home offices or longer-term occupants. A detached unit also changes how outdoor space is used, so patios, walkways, shade and landscape circulation should be considered with the building footprint.
What matters for this type of remodel
Casitas and ADUs require early attention to privacy, utility connections, access and how the new space relates to the main house. The best plan starts with what the unit needs to do for guests, family or long-term occupants.