About Inspired ADUs
Inspired ADUs is a leading architecture, design, and project management firm specializing in high-quality, functional, and beautifully designed Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). With over 300 completed projects, the firm helps homeowners enhance their properties through innovative, space-efficient solutions tailored to their needs.
Their expertise spans both modular and custom ADUs, with a focus on optimizing small spaces while meeting the highest standards of design, construction, and client satisfaction. Inspired ADUs also excels at navigating zoning, permitting, and construction in collaboration with municipalities and contractors.
The mission: transform modern living by creating flexible residential solutions—whether for aging in place, multigenerational households, or rental income. Driven by thoughtful design, innovative construction, and a commitment to quality, Inspired ADUs empowers clients with sustainable, beautiful spaces that enrich both their lives and their properties.
The challenge
Inspired ADUs has been at the forefront of the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) movement since 2008, years before ADUs became mainstream. As a pioneer, the firm not only helped shape early conversations about “middle housing” but also set the standard for design excellence and accessibility in the space. Today, as a recognized industry leader, Inspired ADUs delivers 60+ ADUs annually, helping families unlock flexible, attainable housing.
But even as early innovators, they faced a persistent challenge: procurement:
- Hundreds of SKUs per project (from flooring and cabinets to fixtures and finishes).
- Clients making decisions early, then forgetting them months later once permitting was complete.
- Frequent stockouts and backorders delaying schedules.
- Vendor relationships scattered across emails, phone calls, and spreadsheets.
- Bookkeeping bottlenecks from reconciling quotes, invoices, and receipts.
The turning point
On an industry call about pooled buying power, Inspired ADUs discovered Bundle. With dozens of micro-projects in motion, they needed exactly what Bundle was building: a centralized procurement platform with live supplier data to support their scale and leadership.
The solution: Bundle’s software + service
Bundle gave Inspired ADUs the combination of technology and hands-on service needed to maintain their leadership position while scaling operations.
Organized selections
- Inspired ADUs builds product libraries and assemblies (e.g., plumbing suites) to reuse across projects.
- Selections include photos and specs, so clients and teams remember exactly what was chosen—even months later.
- Deadlines and priorities ensure key decisions are made on time.
Logistics made simple
- Shipments directed to fabricators, job sites, or warehouses with a few clicks.
- Real-time tracking provides full transparency.
Smarter substitutions
- Out-of-stock items replaced with on-spec alternatives that match look, budget, and timeline.
- Live manufacturer and distributor data prevents costly surprises.
Vendor relationships intact
- Trusted reps and trade pricing remain in place.
- Quotes and communication centralized inside Bundle—no more lost threads.
A better client experience
- Clients review and approve visual shopping carts instead of PDFs or spreadsheets.
- Purchases happen directly in Bundle, cutting manual invoicing and bookkeeping.
“Tracking decisions and orders manually was possible, but it took so much time—and clients don’t want to pay for busywork. With Bundle, the logistics that used to drain our team are handled automatically, and our clients feel more engaged, supported, and at ease.” — Carrie Shores Diller, Inspired ADUs Founder & Architect
Results & impact
- Time savings: Hundreds of hours saved annually across dozens of projects.
- Cost efficiency: 10–20% savings by pooling buying power across ADUs.
- Reduced delays: Out-of-stock items replaced quickly with on-spec options.
- Streamlined operations: Quotes, invoices, and payments centralized in one system.
As an early pioneer and now industry leader in ADU design, Inspired ADUs continues to set the pace for how small-footprint housing is built and delivered. With Bundle as their procurement partner, they can focus on shaping the future of housing while ensuring every project runs smoothly.
Watch more
🎥 Watch the full interview with Carrie here
🎥 Watch the full case study of the project here