The decision of many households to combine generations under one roof is usually born of necessity, whether to save on costs or provide care for the elderly or a loved one with limited mobility. While it has its advantages, there’s always the possibility of conflict down the road. This is where designing living spaces that make sense becomes all the more important.
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Northwest Arkansas, the name you see in the search results when you look up “bathroom remodeler near me” online, shares three home design ideas that will help benefit everyone in your multigenerational family.
Helpful Design Features
1. Additional Living Spaces
Increasing square footage in your multigenerational home is possible with home additions. You can bump out an existing space in your home to make it bigger, or build a room that has its own entrance. You can even convert your attic or basement into a functional space for some of your family members. If there’s enough space on your property, an accessory dwelling unit (ADU, also known as a granny flat) is something worth considering. Here, one or more members of your family can live on your property while maintaining their privacy. It has its own entrance and living area and can have amenities similar to that of the main home.
2. An Accessible Bathroom
Another multigenerational design idea to consider involves accessible remodeling. Features that promote safety and independence can be incorporated in at least one of the bathrooms, especially if your household includes elderly family members or those with limited mobility. Improvements may include a walk-in tub or curbless shower, grab bars and shower seating, among others. The hallways leading to the bathroom should be widened to accommodate wheelchair users.
3. A First-Floor Bedroom
If you live with elderly family members, going up and down stairs can become a chore for them, and even a hazard. But if there’s a bedroom suite on the main floor of your home, they can have access to the living room, bathroom and kitchen safely and easily. This space can also provide convenience for a loved one suffering from limited mobility.
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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Northwest Arkansas provides full-service remodeling services. From design to installation, you can count on our specialists. Call us today at (479) 315-5253 or fill out our contact form to request an appointment or home remodel estimate. We work with clients in Lowell, Siloam Springs, Pea Ridge, Centerton, Decatur and the surrounding communities.
