A Home with Room for Another Generation

As life changes, so can the way we use our homes. Maybe you can envision a time when an aging parent needs to be closer to family, or you simply want room for new possibilities down the road. If you're planning a new home, designing with these possibilities in mind can give you more flexibility for the future.

More Room for Family, Without a Separate Dwelling

Building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is one way to accommodate another generation, but you may not need a separate dwelling to bring family closer. Incorporating a private suite into your home's design can make it easier to check in on an aging parent, lend a hand when needed, and spend more time together, all while giving everyone space of their own. And compared to building a separate house, adding a suite to your new home's design can be a more economical way to plan for the future.

Explore the Centerbrook to see how a design can incorporate room for two generations, with space for everyone to enjoy their own privacy.

The Centerbrook features three bedrooms on one side of the home and a larger suite on the other, with shared living spaces in between. The suite could accommodate a parent who needs to be closer to family, or serve as a comfortable guest retreat until then. With the potential to incorporate a small sitting area or kitchenette, it's a flexible option for planning ahead without building a separate dwelling.