Studio living, done right.
Four hundred square feet that refuse to feel small.
Vaulted or nine-foot ceilings depending on the exterior style you choose, an open floor plan, a smartly scaled kitchen with premium finishes, and a sleeping alcove designed with intention — not as an afterthought.
The Wilshire is the entry point to CALI ADU ownership: the smallest footprint in the lineup, with the same build quality, the same fixed pricing, and the same completion guarantee as every Signature Home we deliver.
- European-style full kitchen with Bedrosians quartz counters and solid-wood slab cabinetry — same materials as the larger Signature Homes
- Walk-in shower or alcove tub with Delta plumbing and Kohler fixtures — primary-home bathroom in 400 sqft
- Highest-demand rental bracket in LA — the Wilshire delivers the shortest payback period in the lineup
Timeline guaranteed in writing. Your contract locks in a construction schedule. If we go past it, we pay you a daily delay penalty until we hand you the keys.
- We screen-share to your address and place The Wilshire on your actual lot
- You see setbacks, utilities, and exactly what fits your yard
- You get a fixed-price proposal in your inbox
15-minute visualization · No commitment required
Or download the floor plan first ↓400 square feet. Zero compromises.
Open living & kitchen
European-style kitchenA continuous living and kitchen space with ceiling heights that make 400 square feet feel like 600 — vaulted under a gable roof or a clean nine feet under a flat roof, depending on the exterior style you choose. European-style refrigerator, dishwasher, range, and hood — proportioned to the space so every inch of counter and living area is usable. Solid wood slab cabinetry and Bedrosians quartz counters throughout. The appliances are scaled; the finishes are not.
Sleeping alcove
Queen-bed capableA dedicated sleeping zone designed to feel separated from the living area without wasting square footage on a hallway. Queen-bed capable with nightstand clearance. Not a Murphy bed, not a loft — a real sleeping space at floor level with natural light and ventilation.
Full bathroom
Shower or tubA full bathroom with Delta plumbing, a Kohler toilet, and your choice of a walk-in shower or an alcove tub. Quartz-topped vanity and designer tile. Matches the interior package you select — every option delivers a primary-home bathroom.
Private entrance
Separate from main homeA dedicated entrance that does not share any walls or access points with the primary home. Important for privacy, critical for rental eligibility, and essential for the sense that this is a real second residence — not a converted room.
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Fixed price. Locked.
The price you see is the price you pay. No change orders for scope we should have anticipated.
All-inclusive turnkey.
Design, permits, and construction management from groundbreaking to move-in. One point of contact, one all-inclusive price.
Architect-designed.
Nine floor plans refined from 126 Los Angeles ADU projects. No prefab compromises.
See it in your backyard.
See any model placed on your actual lot during a 15-minute Backyard Review — before you commit to anything.
Four steps. One team. One price.
Backyard Review
A 15-minute video call where we place any Signature Home on your actual lot so you can see exactly how it fits. We cover setbacks, placement options, and which models work for your property.
You receive a site mockup showing your ADU in your backyard.
Design & Contract
Choose your model, interior finishes, and exterior style. We finalize the site plan, engineer the foundation, and lock everything into a fixed-price contract.
You receive a finalized site plan and a signed fixed-price contract.
Permitting
We submit, track, and expedite your permit through your city's building department. You pay city fees at cost — no markup. Our pre-engineered plans mean fewer corrections and faster approvals.
You receive an approved building permit.
Construction & Keys
One project manager from groundbreaking to final walkthrough. Weekly updates. Fixed schedule guaranteed in writing — if we run late, we pay you.
You receive the keys to your finished ADU.
Three owners. One floor plan.
The Wilshire was designed to serve very different ways of living — and it does all of them without compromise.
The ADU that pays for itself fastest.
The lowest build price in the lineup with the highest demand bracket in Los Angeles. Studios rent fast — there are more single tenants looking for a private, well-built studio in a residential neighborhood than there are studios worth renting. At $219,000 all-in, the Wilshire has the shortest payback period of any Signature Home. The math is simple: lowest cost, highest demand, fastest return.
A real office. Not a desk in the guest room.
A full, separate building with a locking door, a kitchen for lunch, a bathroom you do not share, and no commute longer than a walk across the yard. The Wilshire is the most efficient purpose-built workspace in the lineup — everything a home office needs, nothing it does not. Clock out at 6pm, walk thirty feet, and you are home.
Guests who stay longer. Because they can.
Your parents visit for a weekend. Then a week. Then a month — because they have their own kitchen, their own bathroom, and a front door that closes. Nobody is tiptoeing through anyone else's house at 6am. The Wilshire turns a guest visit from an imposition into an invitation.
Small footprint. Full life.
Picture the Wilshire on your lot for a moment.
The listing goes live
You post the Wilshire on a Tuesday. By Thursday, you have nine inquiries. A studio in a quiet residential neighborhood with a private entrance, a real kitchen, and a private bathroom — that listing does not sit. The tenant who signs the lease tells you it is the nicest place she looked at all month. It was also the only one that felt like a home instead of a box.
Wednesday at noon
You close the laptop in the main house, walk across the yard, and open the door to the Wilshire. It is your office now. Your own building, your own bathroom, your own kitchen for lunch. At 6pm, you lock the door and walk home. The commute is thirty feet and the overhead is zero.
Your mother visits in March
She arrives with a suitcase and a grocery bag. She makes her own coffee in her own kitchen the next morning. She reads in the afternoon. She comes to the main house for dinner when she wants to — not because she has to. She stays for two weeks instead of four days, and nobody's routine bends.
Four hundred square feet. A full kitchen. A locking door. Built in the backyard you already own.
Premium isn't an upgrade. It's our baseline.
Every Signature Home is built to the same specification — the same windows, the same insulation, the same cabinetry, the same quartz. Nothing here is an extra. It's what you get.
Building envelope & systems
- Insulation
- Closed-cell spray foam in the roof, mineral wool batts in the walls. Exceeds Title 24 energy code — lower utility bills, fire-resistant, and significantly quieter than standard fiberglass construction.
- Windows
- Milgard dual-pane low-E vinyl windows. Energy Star rated, Title 24 compliant, and warrantied.
- Roof
- Cool-roof-rated TPO membrane (flat) or GAF / CertainTeed dimensional shingle (gable). All Title 24 compliant.
- Siding
- Smooth stucco or James Hardie fiber cement — not vinyl, not wood-look plastic. Built for California sun and fire code.
- HVAC
- Daikin ductless mini-split heat pumps. Quiet, ultra-efficient, and built for the California climate — heating and cooling in one system.
- Water heater
- Rheem hybrid heat pump water heater — three to four times more efficient than standard electric. Lower utility bills and eligible for federal tax credits and utility rebates.
Interior finishes
- Cabinetry
- Solid wood slab cabinetry — walnut, bleached oak, charcoal black, or white shaker depending on package. Not melamine, not thermofoil.
- Countertops
- Bedrosians quartz throughout — kitchen, bathroom, and any bar areas. Comparable to a $50,000 kitchen remodel in a primary home.
- Backsplash
- Bedrosians tile, full-height between counter and upper cabinets — mosaic, classic subway, or large-format porcelain depending on package.
- Flooring
- Daltile luxury vinyl plank or sealed concrete, depending on package. Waterproof, scratch-resistant, and rental-grade durable.
- Plumbing & bath
- Delta plumbing fixtures, Kohler toilets and tubs, DreamLine frameless shower enclosures, and Panasonic ultra-quiet bath fans — 0.3 sones, quieter than your refrigerator.
- Lighting
- Halo LED recessed lighting throughout, Kichler LED strip under-cabinet lighting, and Lutron dimmers in every main living zone. Spec-grade, not builder-grade.
324 combinations. You pick the one that's yours.
Choose cabinets, countertops, plumbing hardware, flooring, and backsplash independently — every option is included in your fixed price with no upcharge. Here are four examples of what the configurator can produce.
Warm Modern
Walnut slab cabinetry paired with warm white quartz countertops, champagne bronze plumbing hardware, warm-tone wood-look flooring, and a cream-toned mosaic backsplash. Rich woods and soft brass over a neutral envelope.
- Walnut slab cabinets
- Warm white quartz countertops
- Champagne bronze plumbing hardware
- Warm-tone wood-look flooring
- Cream-toned mosaic backsplash
Coastal Bright
Bleached oak slab cabinetry with white and light gray quartz countertops, matte black plumbing hardware, light-tone wood-look flooring, and a crisp white subway backsplash. Bright, airy, and coastal without being themed.
- Bleached oak slab cabinets
- White / light gray quartz countertops
- Matte black plumbing hardware
- Light-tone wood-look flooring
- White subway backsplash
Industrial Modern
Charcoal black slab cabinetry against bright white quartz countertops, matte black plumbing hardware, sealed concrete floors, and a bright white porcelain backsplash with charcoal grout. High-contrast, low-fuss — the industrial palette done with restraint.
- Charcoal black slab cabinets
- Bright white quartz countertops
- Matte black plumbing hardware
- Sealed concrete flooring
- Bright white porcelain backsplash with charcoal grout
Classic Shaker
White Shaker cabinetry with off-white quartz countertops, champagne bronze plumbing hardware and cabinet pulls, light-tone wood-look flooring, and a textured white porcelain backsplash. Traditional warmth in a clean, light envelope — the look that ages best.
- White Shaker cabinets, recessed panel
- Off-white quartz countertops
- Champagne bronze plumbing & cabinet hardware
- Light-tone wood-look flooring
- Textured white porcelain backsplash
Your roof. Your siding. Your look.
Choose your roof form, siding, window color, and color palette independently — 48 exterior combinations per model. Here's what four of them look like on The Wilshire.
Modern Flat Roof
Smooth stucco + matte black windowsFlat TPO roof, smooth stucco siding, matte black Milgard Trinsic windows, and a cool color palette. Clean lines, desert-modern spirit — one of thousands of possible combinations.
Spanish Flat Roof
Sand stucco + warm paletteFlat roof with a clay-tile parapet cap, sand finish stucco in warm tones, and a warm color palette. California mission character built from the same configurator choices available to every client.
Traditional Gable
HardiePlank lap siding + white windowsGable roof in light-brown dimensional shingle, horizontal HardiePlank lap siding, and white Milgard Trinsic windows. Timeless neighborhood character, reinterpreted for California.
Modern Farmhouse
HardiePanel board-and-batten + matte black windowsGable roof in charcoal shingle, vertical HardiePanel board-and-batten in bright white, and matte black windows. Sharp, striking, and built entirely from standard configurator selections.
Real projects. Real owners.
"We had a TERRIFIC experience with Charlie at CALI ADU. He was efficient, communicative and provided us with great blueprints for our garage conversion… Highly recommend working with him."
"I am so happy we chose CALI ADU to design and build our garage ADU… The consistent communication is so appreciated, and the outstanding quality of their work is exactly like the pictures."
"Charlie is professional, and he was always accessible when we had questions. He is adaptable and patient with changes. My wife and I highly recommend Charlie."
"Their design was perfect for the property and my budget, they kept me updated on the progress and promptly responded to my inquiries."
"We love it! The work crews were outstanding and the quality of the materials and craftsmanship is excellent."
"Highly recommend if you want a boutique experience!"
$219,000 — all-inclusive.
The Wilshire is sold at a fixed, turnkey price. No change orders for scope we should have anticipated. Here's exactly what is — and isn't — included.
What the fixed price includes
- Architect-designed floor plans and elevations
- Permit processing and expediting with your local jurisdiction
- Full construction, managed end-to-end by CALI ADU
- Interior finishes of your choice — cabinets, countertops, plumbing hardware, flooring, and backsplash selected through our à la carte configurator
- Exterior design of your choice — roof form, siding, window color, and color palette selected through our à la carte configurator
- Utility tie-in: trenching and installation up to 75 linear feet (electrical, water, sewer/drain)
- Move-in-ready finish — appliances, fixtures, paint, flooring, and hardware all installed
What is not included
- City and municipality plan check and permit fees — paid directly by client at cost
- Upgrades to the existing primary home
- Landscaping, hardscape, or yard restoration
- Lot purchase, soils reports, survey, or HOA approvals
- Utility runs exceeding 75 linear feet — identified in pre-construction and bid separately before any work begins
- Unusual site conditions (rock removal, significant grading, retaining walls)
No mid-project surprises. Anything bid separately is identified and priced before the contract is signed.
See it in your backyard.
Book a 15-minute Backyard Review and see your ADU placed on your actual lot — before you commit to anything. No obligation.
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