Family lifestyles have changed dramatically in New Jersey over the past five to ten years. The changes are a product of several factors and occurrences during that period, some positive, some negative. The metamorphosis can be seen in how families live, the make-up of their homes and their recreation choices. Frequently, the end result is multiple generations living under one roof, in the same home. This cocooning effect has been dubbed by some as “Nuclear Nesting”. Continue reading
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Bedroom Suite Add-A-Level Addition in Somerset County
This entry was posted in Architecture, Home and Family Lifestyle, Jason Parsons, Neil Parsons, Remodeling Project Design, Remodeling Project Photos and tagged add-a-level, bedroom suite addition, Design Build Planners, Design Build Remodeling, houzz, Jason Parsons, lifestyle suite, Neil Parsons, Somerset county remodeling on .This family needed an in-law suite for their colonial style home in Hillsborough, New Jersey. The space over the garage was a perfect location for the bedroom suite. The project included a large bedroom with a sitting area, two closets, and a roomy, three-fixture bathroom. The new space has access from the existing hall and stairwell plus a rear entrance from the first floor deck below.
Lifestyle Suite Additions
This entry was posted in Architecture, Bathrooms, Jason Parsons, Neil Parsons, Remodeling Project Design and tagged addition, aging-in-place, bathroom, bedroom, bedroom suite, design, Design Build Planners, Design Build Remodeling, Jason Parsons, kitchenette, lifestyle suite, Neil Parsons, universal design, wet bar on .A popular remodeling project that the Design Build Planners are often requested to design is what we refer to as a “Lifestyle Suite”. What was once called an “in-law suite” now offers much more as far as flexibility of use presently and in the future.
Our Lifestyle Suite addition begins with a bedroom, closet and bathroom. From there, we typically add a sitting/TV/family room for personal use or entertaining. Then a wet bar or kitchenette is incorporated to complete a studio residence attached to any style home. Add a separate entry to create privacy or solitude, but then pass back through to the main house for family mingling. Continue reading