The ADU Designer

Watch your home come together, before it's built.

The ADU Designer by Framework First is open to everyone, free, with no sign-up to start. Customize everything yourself: floor plan, exterior style, colors, finishes, fixtures, and hardware, and watch your estimate update for everything you include, and everything you don't.

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Your price is confirmed in your feasibility study and locks when you sign your build contract.

Every home starts from the same set of real choices, not a single fixed template. Configure 12 models in three exterior styles, then layer in dozens of layout, bedroom, bathroom, and finish combinations until the home is exactly yours.

12

models to design

3

exterior styles

Dozens

finish combinations to choose from

What You Configure

Five things you control, start to finish.

01

Floor plan

Pick the model and floor plan that fits your lot, from 12 models in the Designer.

02

Exterior style

Classic Craftsman comes standard on every model. Urban Farmhouse and Ultra Modern are upgrades, with pricing that adjusts by model size.

03

Colors & finishes

Body color, trim color, door stain, and roof color, plus interior flooring, cabinetry, and countertop options.

04

Fixtures & hardware

Cabinet hardware and fixtures, all itemized as you add or swap them.

05

Live estimate

Your estimate updates as you configure, so you see what each choice adds, and what leaving something out saves.

Curious what the three exterior styles actually look like? See Classic Craftsman, Urban Farmhouse, and Ultra Modern side by side →

A Real Look Inside

Not a mockup. This is the actual tool.

The footage on this page is a real screen recording of the Designer in use, not a rendering of what it might look like. Open it, pick a model, and start configuring. Your feasibility study then confirms the design fits your lot.

  • Every option you pick updates your estimate as you go
  • Your feasibility study confirms the model and design fit your lot
  • Your confirmed design becomes your signed build contract
A configured home shown inside The ADU Designer

The ADU Designer FAQ

Questions about The ADU Designer.

Can I use The ADU Designer before my feasibility study?
Yes. The ADU Designer is open to everyone, free. Design as much as you like; your feasibility study then confirms which models and options fit your lot, and your price is confirmed there before you sign.

What can I actually customize?
Floor plan, exterior style, exterior colors and trim, interior finishes, fixtures, and hardware. Every model has dozens of layout, bedroom, bathroom, and finish combinations to choose from.

Does customizing cost extra?
Classic Craftsman is our standard, included exterior finish on every model. Urban Farmhouse and Ultra Modern are upgrades, and the upgrade fee varies by model size, so the Designer shows your estimate as you select them rather than a flat rate. See the three styles in more detail on our styles page.

Is the Designer price final?
It's an estimate. Your feasibility study confirms the costs specific to your lot, like permits and site work. When you sign, your selections are locked in, and your model price, your add-ons and any promotion you qualify for are held for you.

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Ready For Real Numbers?

Start with your free property analysis.

Design as much as you like. When you are ready, a free 30-minute call confirms your lot and which models fit.

  • A shortlist of which models actually fit your lot
  • Honest flags on anything property-specific, like slope or septic
  • A clear next step, whether that is a factory tour or a feasibility study
  • No pressure, and no obligation

Building more than one? If you're a real estate developer or investor planning multiple units, let us know in the form. We offer better pricing at volume.

“My first telephone conversation with Cathy (Owner) was one of the best, positive and kind discussions. She was thinking outside of the box and provided a possible solution like a family member. Thank you.”

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