More families are choosing to bring several generations under one roof, and the reasons are often deeply personal. An aging parent may need a comfortable place close by. An adult child may be ready for more independence, but not complete separation. Extended family may visit often. Some households simply want more flexibility for the years […]
There is a big difference between having a spare bedroom and having a true guest suite. A spare room may offer a place to sleep, but a well designed guest suite offers independence, comfort, and dignity. It creates space for visitors to feel at home without disrupting the rhythm of your household. At Glickman Design […]
After their parents put a roof over their heads for years, many adult children are considering returning the favor. Recent data shows that approximately 20% of the U.S. population lives in a multi-generational home, meaning three or more generations share the same household. Creating a distinct space at home for an aging parent to move […]
Many households are cohabiting across several generations by choice or by necessity, and that’s generated significant interest in the home additions or renovations known as mother-in-law suites. In fact, as of 2019, 20% of Americans lived with two or more adult generations in a single household, compared to just 12% in 1980. What exactly is […]
A need to combine funds, broken retirement nest eggs, declining health, or a desire to be nearer to family and their children are just a few of the reasons more Americans are considering moving in with their adult children. The benefits of inviting relatives to cohabit include combining incomes to maintain a single household, shutting […]
Many call them mother-in-law apartments but their real name is ADU (Accessory Dwelling Units). You will be seeing a lot of ADUs in the coming years. Maryland’s Montgomery County Council approved a zoning change to allow accessory dwelling units, encouraging the development of more affordable housing stock in this area. A similar zoning change was […]
The house addition is the single most important home remodeling project a homeowner will ever make. The home addition can be a marvelous way to get the space and functionality your home needs without moving. Plus, as your interests and family grow over time, so does your need for space. But you need to start now. […]
The in-law suite is more than a new comfortable apartment for aging parents to live within your home. An in-law suite is how a new generation salutes an older one. Multigenerational living brings out the best in all of us. Young families have learned a lot from the strength and values of their parents. It’s […]
Millions of Americans today are calling themselves the Sandwich Generation — sandwiched between caring for both their children and aging parents. They are generally in their 40s and 50s, still working, and meeting the tough demands of a multi-generational caregiver. This generation has gotten the message that perhaps our parents should not go to a […]
It’s called In-Law Multigenerational Living. Before World War II it was the way Americans lived. According to Census records in 1940, about one-quarter of the U.S. population lived with three or more generations in one home. After WWII everything changed. American families lived under one roof, with parents and their young children. Suburban living was […]