It’s a question being asked a lot as the Baby Boomer generation eyes retirement and younger generations juggle careers and caring for families of their own.
With the rising costs of elder care, assisted living and other services, those in the “sandwich generations” who want to help older loved ones now or down the road, know that there could be some sticky housing decisions ahead.
Enter multi-generational homes. These are new custom Florida homes built to house more than one generation under the same roof. This arrangement, which has gained significant momentum over the past few years, can solve many of the sticky housing decisions mentioned above. Plus, it can help families spend more quality time together in an efficient, financially smart way.
So, what are the best house plans for multi-generational families? Read on to find out.
Key takeaways
- Multi-generational homes are a smart solution for families combining generations under one roof, offering both emotional and financial benefits.
- These homes don’t have to be massive—floor plans with smart space planning, privacy zones, and accessibility features can work for families of all sizes.
- Great options include floor plans with mini-suites, private bedroom wings, shared baths with adjacent lounging spaces, or even private garage entrances.
- Accessibility features like wider doorways and one-level living make these homes future-friendly for aging family members.
- ICI Homes offers complimentary customization consultations—and even full custom home design—so you can tailor your multi-gen home to suit your family’s unique needs.
They come in all sizes
We at ICI Homes know what you might be thinking: how big does it have to be? The answer is a multi-generational home doesn’t have to be a mini-mansion to comfortably house several generations of the same family.
The number of family members in each generation is a factor — larger families simply need more space — but if you’re including room for your in-laws in your new custom Florida home, their overall space needs likely won’t be enormous.
Another factor is your household vehicles. Do your in-laws still drive? How about your high school sophomore? Floor plans with three or four-vehicle garages often are a good solution.
And don’t forget accessibility. Special-needs family members or older folks with mobility assistance likely need specific features such as wider doorways for wheelchairs that help them navigate their spaces.
Consider these examples
Put on your thinking cap and see if one might work for your multi-generational family:
- Floor plans with mini-suites offer natural distance and privacy.
- Two-level homes also offer natural distance and privacy.
- A single-family, one-level floor plan with on-trend open living spaces in the middle usually tucks bedrooms, bathrooms and small lounging areas discretely on each side of the home.
- In any floor plan, two bedrooms with a connecting bath can be a winner. One bedroom is exactly that, while the other can be a private lounging area or mini-den.
- Install a coffee bar with a small sink, cabinets and a mini-fridge in the above arrangement.
- Larger floor plans with three-or-four vehicle garages can provide with a private garage entrance on each side of the home, ensuring seamless multi-generational comings and goings.
They can be customized
Take advantage of ICI Homes’ complimentary customization consultation with one of our floor plan designers. They’ll help you choose one of our award-winning plans or tweak one you like for your family’s needs.
Looking for a bespoke multi-generational home? That’s right in our ICI Custom Homes division’s wheelhouse. Those pros will work with you to deliver a home for many future generations!
Ready for your new customized multi-generational home? Talk to ICI Homes here.