But in back, a two-story accessory dwelling unit ... On a sizable 8,000-square-foot lot, Russell chose to keep the ADU small to preserve the garden. "It never occurred to me to make the ADU ...

Here, architects and homeowners share their small-space tips for ADUs to help you maximize your space and living experience.

We live on a quarter-acre lot with a relatively small main house ... Working from the ADU has been fantastic — it's allowed me some quiet time. We have two young children, so I can "go to ...