Designing Your ADU: Layouts, Flooring, and Finish Options
Designing Your ADU: Layouts, Flooring, and Finish Options
An accessory dwelling unit should feel like home for the person living in it. From layout to flooring to siding color, homeowners have real choices. Here is how the design process works for ADUs in Wolcott, Waterbury, and surrounding Connecticut towns.
Start With a Layout
Homeowners begin by picking a layout, then customize the interior to fit their needs, such as a bigger bedroom instead of a bigger kitchen. Construction does not start until you have seen and approved the final layout, so there are no surprises once work begins.
Choosing ADU Flooring
Common ADU flooring options include luxury vinyl plank that looks like wood, hardwood, and ceramic tile. Luxury vinyl plank is a maintenance friendly choice, while hardwood offers a higher end look. Learn more about our flooring services.
Kitchens and Bathrooms
Each ADU includes one kitchen and can include up to two bathrooms. Walk in showers are the most common choice, and standard shower options are available too. Cabinets can be selected through CT Kitchen Cabinets, our kitchen showroom. See our kitchen remodeling page for inspiration.
Exterior Colors and One Stop Selections
You choose the exterior colors, including siding and window colors. At our Wolcott showroom, you can see and select roofing, siding, windows, doors, cabinets, flooring, and countertops in person. Many ADU builders do not offer a showroom, so this makes it easier to choose materials with confidence.
Ready to start designing? Contact Bartlett Contracting to schedule a visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I customize my ADU layout?
Yes, you can customize your ADU layout. Homeowners start by choosing a base layout, then adjust the interior to fit how they live, such as making the bedroom larger and the kitchen smaller. You review and approve the final layout before construction begins, so the finished space matches your plans.
Should I choose luxury vinyl plank or hardwood for my ADU?
Choose luxury vinyl plank if low maintenance is your priority, and hardwood if you want a higher end finish. Luxury vinyl plank looks like wood and holds up well to daily use. Hardwood offers a classic, premium look. Ceramic tile is also an option, especially for kitchens and bathrooms.
Can I see ADU materials before choosing them?
Yes, you can see ADU materials in person at our Wolcott showroom. The showroom features roofing, siding, windows, doors, cabinets, flooring, and countertops. While a finished ADU is not on display, every material that goes into your ADU can be viewed and selected there, making it a true one stop shop.
Do I get to pick the exterior colors of my ADU?
Yes, you pick the exterior colors of your ADU. Homeowners choose their siding color and window color, along with roofing and other finishes. Many families match the ADU to the main house, while others choose a complementary look. You can compare options side by side at our showroom.
What type of shower can an ADU have?
An ADU can have the same types of showers as a standard home. Walk in showers are the most common choice because they are easy to access and work well in compact bathrooms. Other standard shower options are also available, and the bathroom layout can be planned around your preferences.
