L&D Construction installs prefabricated homes called accessory dwelling units in Denver backyards.
These backyard units are likely to keep popping up after Denver just lifted regulations.
See inside two of the contractor's two-story units, which cost $370,000 each to build and install.
L&D Construction is a Denver general contractor that works on commercial and residential projects in the Mile High city.
The living area in one of L&D Construction's ADUs.
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L&D's CEO is also a partial owner in the prefabricated construction company Simple Homes, which develops project in a factory.
One of the ADUs that Simple Homes built in a factory and L&D installed in a Denver backyard.
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The two companies have teamed up to build and install prefabricated small homes called accessory dwelling units in Denver backyards.
Another ADU that Simple Homes and L&D Construction teamed up on.
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ADUs, like the ones L&D build, are likely to start popping up more after Denver relaxed regulations around how big they can be and where they can be built.
Another ADU the duo worked on in Denver.
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Here is one of the units that L&D installed in a Denver backyard. It cost about $370,000,said Sarah Senderhauf L&D Construction sales manager and broker.
The verticals panels that make up the exterior walls are wood, with a pine tar finish that helps preserve and protect the wood.
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The vertical siding gives it a "crisp, Scandinavian design," Senderhauf said.
The two-story unit spans 610 square feet and includes a living room, dining area, and kitchen on the first floor.
While many ADUs that L&D Construction installs have garages on the bottom floor, this unit doesn't.
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The kitchen has stainless steel appliances as well as a sleek black stove hood, faucet, and light fixtures.
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Three people can sit at the breakfast bar, and there is a bathroom to the right.
A view inside the kitchen and dining area.
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The bathroom has a walk-in shower, a white countertop, and black accents. There's also a washing machine and dryer.
Inside the bathroom.
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The bedroom is upstairs and has large windows that let in natural light. There's also room for a small workspace.
In order to abide by Denver's previous requirements, the ceiling height on the second level is no more than 75% the height of the ceiling on the first floor.
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Nearby, this unit, which was also $370,000, contains a garage on the bottom floor, and a loft apartment on the top floor, Senderhauf told Insider.
The exterior of the ADU L&D Construction's built on Clayton Street in Denver. It has vertical wood panel siding with a pine tar finish for the wood's protection.
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In Denver, it is very common to build an ADU with a garage on the first floor and a living unit that the homeowner can rent out for extra income on the top, Senderhauf told Insider. The garage is 463 square feet.
The 356-square-foot living area on the second floor is filled with light from the many windows including several skylights.
All the sun makes the top unit seem even more spacious, Senderhauf said.
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The units do not come furnished, but the owner has decorated this living area with a gray L-shaped couch, dropleaf table, wood coffee table, and colorful accents like the chairs and throw pillows.
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The whole unit is not just filled with light but also bright color. The cabinetry is aqua, including a refrigerator that blends in.
There are two more skylights in the kitchen area.
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The countertops are made with butcher's block wood.
A detail shot of the kitchen counters and cabinets.
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The bedroom has several windows and a cape ceiling.
The owner has decorated the unit with a southwest-meets-minimalistic aesthetic, including this rug.
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The bathroom has large wood cabinets underneath the sink.
The bathroom.
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There's also a shower with a cape ceiling, complete with black tiling on the walls.
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