Haha thank you for this. I would absolutely agree with you for most people. In our case we all have an extremely healthy relationship, and boundaries are understood. I get it though ha!

You should get an architect involved. We have a one bed and den suite in our new home. While building my in laws health changed a lot and there is so much I would do differently to accommodate them. My thoughts are below but really you need professional support.

Suite should:

• be all on one level no stairs
• wheelchair accessible and designed to age in place
• lots of light and an outdoor area to make it really feel like home
• have a lockable interior door for easy to and fro

These are just my opinion. We built a suite that is below grade and fetches a great income but my in-laws can’t live in it.

Lots to consider :(

Hi there,

Are you working with an Architect to design the main home or with a large builder with standard floor plans from which to choose? If you have a design professional engaged they will be able to help you with this design. If not, I would recommend you do so. They can help you incorporate the aging in place / accessible design features A S mentioned above. I'd add to that list extra wide door ways, large bathrooms, extra supports in the walls for support bars in the bathroom (installed now or at least structure provided in case they need to be added in the future), material consideration (for example if you're concerned anyone using the space may be using or may need in the future a wheelchair or walker carpeting needs to be thought out, low pile selected, transitions provided as needed, ramps provided as needed, etc.

Happy to provide more info if you'd like. Good luck with the project !

We are in the same boat! I am looking for the same exact thing. So far I have found two online plans that I like:

https://www.theplancollection.com/house-plans/home-plan-29049

and

https://www.architecturaldesigns.com/house-plans/exclusive-multi-generational-home-plan-with-private-1-bed-cabana-440006pwl

After combing through posts here, it sounds like everyone thinks an architect is the way to go.

Can you share what you've decided? If you've decided :)

Thanks.

We are in a similar situation except my mother in law is adding a 1200 square foot addition to our 2000sf existing house. We would love to see layouts of what others are doing. Have you made any progress @Elijah Coudriet? How about you @jamie621

Did you find a plan or still looking?

This is more or leas our plan, I think it may have changed a little.. if you’re really interested let me know :). It has an upstairs “bonus room.”

@jamie621 wow this is awesome! What is the square footage? Looks to be a little over a 1000sf?

about 1200

@jamie621, is the MIL suite attached to your home or is it separate? Are you in the middle of the project or has it been completed? We are in the planning stage. My MIL would like a 1200sf home with a garage. We are planning for the houses to attach at the garage (her garage to our existing garage). But I am wondering if they would be better detached and connected with a breezeway. So many decisions. Was your process pretty smooth? I really like your layout. It is very similar to what she's looking for (2 BR, 2 Baths, kitchen, living room/dining, plus a garage and walk in laundry room). Thanks so much for sharing your layout. Any advise or suggestions is greatly appreciated!!

We are building the houses now, we currently have a hole in the ground :). All if the materials have been ordered, everything is just extremely slow-going.

Our houses share a wall and we will have a two car garage that we share. We have separate entrance.

i really recommend meeting with a builder, I know ours had strong feelings about what works best and what gets the most for your $$$.

is there a way to send private messages on here? I’m happy to share more details.