From backyard cottages to stunning guest suites, accessory dwelling units—better known as ADUs—are changing the way America lives, one small space at a time. These aren’t your average tiny homes. Today’s ADUs are design-forward spaces filled with innovation, style, and purpose.
On Coast to Coast with Heather Dawson, we’re revealing the Top 10 ADUs in America for 2025, showcasing standout small spaces that redefine what’s possible in compact living.
We also talk with Jon Grishpul from Maxable, the nation’s leading resource for ADU design and development. Jon shares insight into what makes these ADUs exceptional and explains how artificial intelligence can factor into ADU design, helping shape smarter, more efficient spaces.
Small in size but big in impact, these top ADUs show how thoughtful design and modern innovation are transforming homes across the country.
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