{"product_id":"1-bed-garage-apartment-plans-2-car-garage","title":"1 Bed 1 Bath Garage Apartment Plan with 2-Car Garage - 572 sqft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA garage downstairs, a getaway upstairs.\u003c\/strong\u003e These \u003cstrong\u003egarage apartment plans\u003c\/strong\u003e pair a 26'×22' two-car garage with a bright 572 sqft one-bedroom apartment above — the ideal ADU, guest suite, or rental income unit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe apartment above\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp the stairs, an open dining and living area flows into a sleek linear kitchenette, with a loft-style bedroom that fits a king-size bed and has ample closet space. A combined bathroom and laundry zone includes a stacked washer-dryer and a full bath with a roomy shower. Operable windows on multiple sides keep fresh air moving, and a striking 12-foot-long window floods the space with natural light. As far as \u003cstrong\u003egarage apartment floor plans\u003c\/strong\u003e go, it lives far bigger than its square footage suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 2-car garage below\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ground floor has dual bays that comfortably fit one or two cars, plus a utility room tucked under the stairs for extra storage. Two separate entrances — one on the garage side and one opposite — mean you can reach the apartment without walking through the garage, and they double as a safe secondary exit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA versatile ADU\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you want a rental unit, a place for long term guest or adult kids, a home office, or a guest house, this is one of the most practical \u003cstrong\u003e2 car garage with apartment plans\u003c\/strong\u003e around. Charming stained pine siding and a black standing-seam roof give it a clean, modern look that complements most North American home styles — so it sits naturally beside your main house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt in the real world\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't just a rendering — the garage apartment has been built by a real customer, straight from these plans. You can see a photo of the finished build in the product gallery: proof the design translates cleanly from paper to a real, permit-ready structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlan specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApartment area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 572 sqft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarage area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 506 sqft (2-car)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26' L × 22' W × 29'-8\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBedroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12'-10\" × 10'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving room:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12'-10\" × 12'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12' × 9'-9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBathroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10' × 5'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaundry:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4'-7\" × 2'-8\" (stacked washer-dryer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to nationally recognized building codes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomeowners who want extra space or income — buyers shopping \u003cstrong\u003egarage apartment plans\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eapartment over garage plans\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eADU house plans\u003c\/strong\u003e who need a garage plus a comfortable, fully-equipped living unit in one efficient building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare related plans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed an ADU attached to a full home? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/twin-barndominium-adu-house-plan\"\u003etwin barndominium with ADU\u003c\/a\u003e. Prefer a compact standalone home? Check the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-bed-vacation-cabin-house-plan-772-sqft\"\u003e1 bed vacation cabin plan\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-bedroom-house-plan-1125-sqft\"\u003e1 bedroom large house plan\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included in this garage apartment plan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA two-car garage on the ground floor and a 572 sqft one-bedroom apartment above with a living area, kitchenette, full bathroom, laundry, and a bedroom that fits a king-size bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHas this garage apartment been built?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's been built by a real customer from these plans. 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