Architectural reference: compact gray two-story DADU with a cedar entry and trellis

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Bothell cottages. Connected living.

Another home for changing lives, thoughtfully planned around your existing Bothell property.

DESIGN INSPIRATIONADU / DADU · Architectural reference photo

Make space for a more independent daily routine without losing the place you call home. Begin with the property's utilities, existing structure and usable outdoor space, then compare an attached ADU with a detached cottage.

ADU / DADUconstruction in Bothell

A property-specific proposal begins with your site and intended use.

Share your Bothell address and the way you want the space to work.

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REVIEW YOUR BOTHELL PROPERTY

Three checks before
drawing the extra home

Start with the home, yard and service connections you already have. Bothell crosses county boundaries, so confirm the property's jurisdiction and providers before comparing a basement apartment, garage conversion or separate backyard home for family.

01

Find the actual service providers

Bothell's checklist distinguishes utility providers and county health approvals. Establish water, sewer or septic responsibility before choosing bathrooms and bedrooms.

02

Map the whole working yard

Place easements, hard surfaces and drainage routes alongside the proposed ADU. Keep a practical route to the original home and its outdoor areas.

03

Compare reuse with a separate cottage

An interior apartment, a unit above a garage and a detached dwelling solve different privacy needs. Compare everyday entry routes before selecting the form.

Discuss my Bothell property ↗

Bring the address and existing plans. Confirm the applicable jurisdiction before planning your Bothell project.

Bothell history and official planning sources +
Check current guidance with the authority responsible for your parcel. Sources reviewed October 2026.Bothell Multiple Property Nomination ↗About Bothell ↗Accessory Dwelling Unit Submittal Checklist, updated December 2025 ↗Housing Choices ↗

BUDGET FOR YOUR BOTHELL PROJECT

Understand your Bothell scope
before setting the budget

Utility availability, existing structures and drainage can influence a Bothell ADU's scope. Establish the site work, professional responsibilities and interior selections before reviewing a written proposal for your particular property.

800 sq ft to review

800 sq ft

Area planner only. Construction pricing for Bothell follows review of the property, design, site work, fees, allowances and taxes in your written proposal.

Review the Bothell scope ↗

Bring the property
and building decisions together

A compact dwelling still needs a complete construction scope. Review the existing house, new living areas, access, service connections and finish selections together, with allowances and exclusions recorded before work.

Questions for your Bothell construction proposal
Scope itemWhat your proposal should clarify
Design & engineeringArchitect and engineering responsibilities, site documents, and any designer’s plan-license fees.
Permits & City feesApplications, review fees, required permits and who is responsible for each cost.
Site preparationExisting structures, demolition, excavation, access, drainage and any site-specific work.
Utility connectionsWater, sewer, electrical service, connection routes and any required upgrades.
Interiors & selectionsCabinetry, surfaces, flooring, fixtures, appliances and the allowances for your selections.
Taxes & changesTax treatment, exclusions, payment milestones and how changes are priced and approved.

The floor area is a planning input. Confirm the complete Bothell project scope, exclusions and total price before construction.

THE WORK BEHIND THE PROMISE

See the details
behind our completed remodeling

Explore our documented Seattle and Redmond remodeling projects for cabinetry, tile and finishing details. These examples show completed renovations; they do not represent Bothell ADU projects or local cottage approvals.

These are completed remodeling projects, not ADU case studies. Finished photos have lighting enhancements; explore each project for its documented scope.

THE SEATTLE DESIGN COLLECTION

Explore Seattle designs through
a Bothell property lens

Browse 183 entries in the Seattle ADUniverse reference collection, including 31 with drawings, documents or layout galleries. Compare proportions and room arrangements for ideas. Seattle's program does not establish approval in Bothell; your site, current city requirements and designer licensing need their own review first.

These 10 designs are listed as pre-approved in Seattle’s gallery. Site-specific permitting and a plan license from the designer are still required.

Original designs. Credited architects.

Choose a reference for your Bothell conversation.

We’ll help you explore access, site conditions, layout and construction for your property.

Let’s connect

Seattle’s pre-approved designation is specific to the City’s program. For Bellevue or another nearby city, confirm the applicable local review and approval path. Source: City of Seattle · ADUniverse gallery. Designs and images belong to their respective creators. These are independent architects’ designs, not Oleg & Sons completed projects. Availability, approval and licensing must be confirmed with the City and designer. Catalog checked October 22, 2026.

This is Seattle’s ADUniverse collection. Its Seattle status does not establish approval for a Bothell property. Plan licensing, local eligibility and site-specific permits must be checked with the relevant authority.

DESIGNED AROUND REAL LIFE

Picture smaller rooms with
comfortable daily routines inside

Use these AI-generated interior concepts to discuss furniture, daylight and storage for a Bothell ADU. They illustrate design possibilities, rather than completed rooms, measured layouts or an approved construction plan.

AI design concept: room for everyday living. for a compact accessory dwellingAI design concept

Living space with a clear path

A compact seating area leaves room to move between the entrance and kitchen, with storage placed where everyday belongings arrive.

AI design concept: a quieter place to unwind. for a compact accessory dwellingAI design concept

A bedroom with quiet edges

Consider bed placement, wardrobe depth and windows together, especially when the new home looks toward the main house.

AI design concept: every detail earns its place. for a compact accessory dwellingAI design concept

A bathroom planned beyond the tile

Explore useful storage, ventilation and an easy daily routine before choosing surfaces and fixtures.

AI-generated design concepts for inspiration. Layouts and finishes are developed for your property; these are not completed-project photographs.

START WITH YOUR PROPERTY

Choose how another
household fits in Bothell

Compare the independence of a separate cottage with the potential of existing space. Let the property's verified conditions and the household's routines guide the choice.

Tell us about your property
01Detached backyard dwelling

Create a separate entrance and living environment, with utilities, drainage and the relationship to the main home planned from the beginning.

02Attached ADU addition

Add living space beside the house while resolving entrances, shared walls and the effect on the existing floor plan.

03Existing-space conversion

Investigate a basement or garage before assuming it is ready for residential use. Building condition and service capacity shape the next step.

FROM YOUR BOTHELL ADDRESS TO HANDOVER

A Bothell project
moves through connected decisions

Move from property information to a defined design and construction scope. Each stage resolves questions for the next; site conditions, permit review and selections shape the schedule.

  1. 01

    Understand the property

    Identify jurisdiction, utility providers, existing buildings and the household the ADU will serve.

  2. 02

    Develop the arrangement

    Compare layouts, entrances and outdoor relationships with the appropriate design professionals.

  3. 03

    Prepare for city review

    Coordinate Bothell's required plans and supporting information, then respond to review comments.

  4. 04

    Build from the coordinated Bothell plan

    Connect site work, services, structure and interior finishes with inspections and clear project updates.

  5. 05

    Complete the final details

    Review the finished work, required approvals, operating information and project documentation together.

What determines the Bothell schedule?

The design team, reviewing authority, site conditions and material lead times shape your Bothell sequence. We refine milestones as the documents and permit path become clear, then confirm the construction schedule in the agreement.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Bothell ADU questions before
choosing a floor plan

Clarify the service boundaries, existing space and permit information that can affect your Bothell property before moving deeper into design.

Ask us your question
Does a Bothell mailing address tell me which utility agency will review my ADU?

No. Identify the property's actual service providers. Bothell's ADU checklist refers to city and district utility services and county health review for septic properties.

What should I bring to the first Bothell ADU discussion?

Start with the parcel information and a sketch locating the house, other structures, access, easements and utilities. Bothell's current checklist identifies the formal submittal documents.

Can an existing apartment in a Bothell house simply be treated as a permitted ADU?

Existing use alone does not establish approval. Bothell describes an application and inspection route for previously unapproved ADUs; the building official determines the work required.

Must a Bothell ADU be a new building in the backyard?

No. The city describes attached units, homes above garages and detached ADUs. Compare the existing building's potential with the privacy offered by a separate structure.

How is the construction price established for my Bothell ADU?

Your Bothell price is developed around the selected layout and property review. The written proposal should identify design responsibilities, site preparation, utility connections, finishes, allowances, exclusions, fees and taxes. The area planner on this page does not calculate a construction price.

What support comes with the finished Bothell construction work?

Oleg & Sons Bellevue Home Remodeling provides a 2-Year Workmanship Warranty. For your Bothell project, we review the agreed construction responsibilities, final walkthrough and applicable warranty terms in the project documentation.

YOUR PROPERTY. YOUR PRIORITIES.

Tell us what your Bothell
home could make room for

Share the address, a few photos and who the ADU is for. We can discuss the idea, the information still needed and the next useful step.

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A useful starting brief for your Bothell ADU

Review your project details, then choose a consultation time. Your notes will carry into the booking.

Planned floor area800 sq. ft.

Bring this target size to your Bothell scope discussion.

Review your project notes
Choose a consultation time ↗

Floor area is for planning. Your Bothell price follows site review and a written construction proposal.

Your address and project notes will be carried into our consultation calendar. Confirm your details there to complete the booking.

River crossings, rail connections and a changing hometown

Bothell's development followed the Sammamish River and the arrival of rail. David Bothell established a shingle mill and boarding house in the 1880s; the railroad helped mills, commerce and settlement expand. The town was platted in 1888 and incorporated in 1909. Today's city extends across King and Snohomish counties, bringing several service boundaries into an apparently simple home project. For an ADU, that history suggests starting with the property rather than a standard floor plan: understand the existing house, its access and its connections before deciding where another household can live comfortably. A successful addition should feel settled into its surroundings.

A second home in a river town

Make space for a more independent daily routine without losing the place you call home. Begin with the property's utilities, existing structure and usable outdoor space, then compare an attached ADU with a detached cottage. Compare the independence of a separate cottage with the potential of existing space. Let the property's verified conditions and the household's routines guide the choice.

Bothell's history gives context; your individual property shapes the design.

Confirm the actual jurisdiction and current development requirements for the Bothell property. A mailing address alone does not establish the permit authority.

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