A modern ADU with wood shingle siding, a gabled roof, and a front porch with two wooden columns. The house is surrounded by a well-manicured lawn, landscaped garden, and tall trees, with a clear blue sky in the background.

Accessory Dwelling Units – ADUs

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Bright, cozy Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) kitchen and living area with large windows, white cabinetry, wooden furniture, potted plants, and a ceiling fan custom-designed by Rexford Design.

REXFORD DESIGNS ADUs

Rexford Design specializes in creating sustainable spaces such as detached ADUs, attached J-ADUs (Junior ADU), and Universal Design plans that cater to aging-in-place or the specific needs of individuals with disabilities.

Jeffrey Rexford has decades of experience in custom-designing spaces that effectively utilize every inch of a small area, resulting in a welcoming, usable, and accessible dwelling perfectly suited to a client’s unique needs.

Detailed architectural blueprint of a house, showing room layouts, dimensions, and construction details.

ADU DESIGNS and PERMIT SUBMITTAL EXPERTISE

Rexford Design has decades of experience submitting our designs to building departments of most of the cities and counties of the San Francisco Bay Area, including the city of San Francisco, the East Bay and the North Bay.

Our Design services include the Permit Submittal process, responding in a timely manner to Building Department comments, and permit issuance.

We partner with clients and contractors to navigate the bureaucratic twists and turns of today’s ever-changing permit processes and regulations.

National and Regional NARI Award-winning project for UNIVERSAL DESIGN wheelchair accessible ADU.

UNIVERSAL DESIGN CERTIFIED

As a testament to their expertise, Rexford Design holds the Universal Design Certified Professional certification from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry Certification Board (N.A.R.I.).

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ADU Projects Portfolio:

  • Walnut Creek, CA KENSINGTON Ca bright and functional, wheel-chair accessible ADU designed by Jeffrey Rexford, Rexford Design

    Walnut Creek Accessible ADU | 530 sqft

    A fully wheelchair accessible ADU, designed with Universal Design principles, functions as both a home office and guest cottage.

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  • KENSINGTON Ca beautiful Craftsman-style ADU designed by Jeffrey Rexford, Rexford Design

    KENSINGTON ADU/Guest House | 1,000 sqft

    2 Bed / 2 Bath Craftsman-style ADU with full kitchen, private patio, open concept design with plenty of natural light.

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  • Modern backyard patio with outdoor seating, a dining table, potted plants, and landscaped garden, attached to a contemporary house with sliding glass doors and a covered porch

    BENICIA ADU / HOME OFFICE | 373 sqft

    Open studio design with lots of natural light; kitchen & full bathroom with a spacious covered patio.

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  • Modern house with a landscaped front yard, flowering trees, and garden plants under a clear blue sky.

    BENICIA ADU with LOFT | 433 sqft

    This modern, efficient design features a stair-accessible sleeping loft, full kitchen and bath, and a spacious living area.

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  • Front view of a modern house with light green siding, a red front door, and a small porch area, surrounded by lush green plants and trees.

    BERKELEY ADU with LOFT | 411 sqft

    An open and bright space with a sleeping loft, full kitchen, bathroom and in-unit laundry. Suitable for guests or rental.

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  • Front view of a modern, two-story house with a red front door, beige exterior walls, large windows, and a landscaped yard with plants and trees under a clear blue sky.

    BENICIA ADU Garage Conversion | 510 sqft

    A compact and efficient studio design (“J-ADU”) with full bathroom that expands the main home living space.

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  • Exterior view of a modern wooden house with large windows and a sliding glass door, outdoor seating on a wooden deck with lush green plants and trees, under a clear blue sky.

    EL CERRITO ADU Split Level | 410 sqft

    A split-level design with spacious and efficient living space, 1 bedroom + 1 bath, with skylights for lots of natural light, in-unit laundry and closet space.

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  • View of an ADU basement conversion in a two-story house with a beige stucco exterior, white framed windows, a landscaped yard, trees, and outdoor seating area on a sunny day designed by Rexford Design.

    OAKLAND ADU Basement Conversion 745 sqft

    Two bedroom, full kitchen and spacious bathroom; separate entrance makes this suitable as a rental unit.

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  • A detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) with large glass sliding doors, a patio with outdoor furniture, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees, custom designed by Rexford Design.

    PLEASANT HILL ADU Guest House 1000 sqft

    Spacious, open design features 1 bedroom + 1 bath with fireplace, walk-in closet and private patio. Suitable for rental.

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  • Modern Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in a San Francisco backyard similar to a tiny house, with wooden exterior, large windows, small porch, and landscaped yard with stepping stones and plants custom designed by Rexford Design.

    SAN FRANCISCO ADU Family Guest House | 449 sqft

    Ideal for guests or home office, with bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette.

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  • A garage conversion Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (J-ADU) in a single-story house with white siding, brick accents, and a gray shingle roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn, trees, and plants..

    SAN RAMON J-ADU Garage Conversion | 360 sqft

    Compact and efficient studio design; suitable for guests or work space.

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  • A modern studio / home office ADU tiny with a sloped roof, large windows, and a landscaped front yard with green grass, flowers, and shrubs designed by Jeffrey R. Rexford.

    SONOMA COUNTY ADU Home Office/Guest Space | 480 sqft

    Open, modern design is compact and efficient, for guests or work space.

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