Adding an In-law Suite Can Be A Good Thing

There are times in life when circumstances beyond their control force families to come together
and join forces to help each other. Whether it be for economic reasons or for health reasons,
there may come a time when children have to move back in with their parents or there may be a
time when parents have to move in with their children. In fact, the AARP reports that the number
of households nationwide that now have more than two generations living together under one
roof has expanded by more than six million people over the past few years. Money is usually the
primary reason why multiple generations move in together, but health care issues and strong
family bonds are also factors.

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) believes that home remodels can
help families accommodate these life changing situations. Whether the remodel is to be designed
to accommodate living quarters for a younger couple who may have a child or if it is to be
designed to accommodate an aging parent that may need handicap accessibility, there are many
design options available that can not only enhance the livability of your home, but can also keep
your homes’ functionality intact.

The functionality of a home is very important, especially over the long term. Functionality of a
home generally starts with a good design. Not only is it important to make sure that a Room
Addition is designed properly to keep your home’s integrity intact, but a good remodeler also
knows it is important to help take special care of the minor concerns as well, such as a missing
electrical outlet or a missing light switch. Although these minor details are important, it is the
Room Addition itself that must be designed to compliment your existing home.
 
Multi-generational households often require some design principles to be incorporated to help
increase the accessibility for everyone who will be living in the home. NARI remodelers have
the ability to tap into the special needs of their clients and incorporate them into the design. It’s
all about personalization of each job. Before getting started, it is important to know if the added
space will be for a young family with a small child or if it will be used by empty-nesters. This
should all be planned out in advance and taken into consideration when designing a project, long
before the actual job is started.

 So, whether you are thinking about adding an in-law apartment over the garage, a room off the
back of your home or a second story addition over your existing house, you will have to look at
your own particular situation, determine how much more room you will need, and then decide
what will work best for you. You will not only want to consider how the design will affect your
existing home, but you will want to consider how it will impact those of you who will all be
living together under the one roof together. With the proper planning and design, it can be a very
pleasurable experience and a time when your family can enjoy the closeness of being together
and appreciate knowing that this is what being a family is all about.

Contact American Housing Remodeling, Inc. at 727-546-6611, or visit our website at

www.AmericanHousingRemodeling.com for more information on the Remodeling or the adding
of a Room Additions or In-Law Suite on to your home. American Housing Remodeling, Inc. is
located at 6580 72 Ave N in Pinellas Park, Florida 33781.