Studio ADU Provides USC Grad Student Housing

When Karina and Eddie bought their Los Angeles home, they were excited to learn that the home already had approved plans to convert a detached 2-car garage on the property into an ADU. But who to trust to build the ADU? That’s where Revival Homes came in.

From a Garage to a Home

Karina and Eddie, like many Southern California homeowners, park their cars in their home’s driveway, leaving their garage empty. Since they had always planned to turn the garage into an ADU, they hadn’t even gotten into the habit of using the space for storage. Instead, they recognized an opportunity to generate income by turning their garage into a home for a renter.

When Revival Homes’ ADU experts first met with Karina and Eddie, the first conversations focused on project feasibility: what kind of upgrades to the structure would be needed? What would be the likely project timeline? What is a reasonable construction budget? And how best to finance the project?

The Right Match

Once these questions were worked through, it was time to match Karina and Eddie to a Revival Homes partner contractor. Ryan was exactly the right match for the project — he had previously built dozens of garage conversion projects, and frequently took projects in South LA, giving him deep familiarity with Los Angeles’ permitting and inspections process. He quickly created a project proposal that resulted in a comfortable, well-designed home that met Karina and Eddie’s construction budget.

The Finished Product

As with every Revival Homes ADU, Karina and Eddie’s new casita is stylish, while making full use of its 400 square feet. The white stucco exterior is paired with off-white cabinets and kitchen tiling, while the double doors give the living room an airy, spacious feel. The kitchen is equipped with modern, stainless steel appliances. A stacked washer and dryer are conveniently located in a closet next to the bathroom. The bathroom’s white and dark blue walls are balanced by white and dark blue tiles in the walk-in shower.

With the ADU now complete, Karina and Eddie are planning to rent it to a USC graduate student next fall, providing much-needed housing in a city that always needs more living options.

‍Revival Homes Has the ADU for You

Revival Homes is California’s one-stop ADU shop. We partner with our customers through every step of the process: project planning, architectural plans, permitting, construction, and financing.

Ready to get your ADU project started? Book your free consultation with a Revival Homes ADU expert today!