400 vs 440 Sq Ft HAWTHORNE — Does 40 Square Feet REALLY Make a Difference?

FREE Garage Conversion ADU Floor Plans sent straight to your inbox. https://www.neobuildersadu.com/hawtho... 🔴 Free ADU Brainstorm with Joseph 🔴 https://calendly.com/adu-consulation/... 🚨 My E-Course Is Live: How to Save THOUSANDS on Your ADU Project https://www.josephperetz.com/how-to-s... After designing and building 80+ ADUs across Los Angeles, I’ve seen firsthand where projects go wrong — and where they go right. This course breaks down the exact process I use so homeowners can avoid costly mistakes and build smarter from day one. What does 40 square feet really change in an ADU? In this video, I’m walking you through two side-by-side ADUs we built from a 4-car garage conversion on a property that already had a duplex. Using SB1211 duplex provision, we were able to legally convert the garage into two separate 1-bed / 1-bath units, bringing this property to a total of four units. The crazy part? One unit is 440 sq ft and the other is 400 sq ft. Same lot. Same structure. Same constraints. Completely different design decisions. 🔴 TIMESTAMPS 🔴 00:00 Intro 00:43 Project Layout Overview 01:33 Kitchen A 03:22 Kitchen B 05:11 Bathroom A 06:49 Bathroom B 8:28 Bedroom A 9:25 Closet A 9:53 Bedroom B 10:28 Closet B When designing small spaces, every inch has to earn its keep. I’ll explain my thought process behind each layout so you can understand the tradeoffs we make on real ADU projects. If you’re thinking about building an ADU, converting a garage, or using SB9 to maximize your property, this breakdown will help you understand how square footage, layout, and design strategy all work together. Interested in building a garage conversion ADU? 🔴 Watch the full Garage Conversion ADU playlist    • How to Build Your Own ADU Garage Conversion