You work so hard to bring up your children, and at some point they start to grow up, join college and the same space that used to be enough for you no longer is. Such times call for a mother-daughter home. Not only does it provide you with peace of mind knowing your daughter is safe and living comfortably, you save significant amounts of cash. The best thing with mother-daughter homes is that they are designed to meet both the parent’s and daughter’s needs. It’s the optimum space to provide comfort as well as enable you to run your errands in peace. The following are some design features to take note of when converting to a mother-daughter home;
Two Kitchens
A mother-daughter home is essentially a single family house. However, it has separate kitchens where both the mother and daughter can organize their space in a way that is appealing for them. Also, it’s possible that they have differences in the foods they like. Separate kitchens allow them to cook whatever they want. It becomes easier if one is a vegan, and the other isn’t.
Two bathrooms
When converting to a mother-daughter home, it’s crucial you take into account that there are separate bathrooms. Your daughter is most likely at that age where she needs some privacy, and her bathroom will make her feel comfortable.
Separate bedrooms
A mother-daughter home needs separate bedrooms since neither will feel comfortable sharing the bedroom. If you are converting ensure in the design, the bedrooms are far apart but within the same building. Not only does it increase comfort but also observes privacy.
Separate living areas
This is a single family, and it involves leaving separately but within the same building. It’s possible for the mother and daughter to go the whole day without seeing each other. In this setup, no one is concerned about what the other is up to. Having separate living areas is a good design that increases responsibility between both the mother and the daughter. Also, it enables both parties to fill up their space with furniture, electronics, and other items that suit their lifestyles.
One electric meter
A mother-daughter home should be serviced by a single meter since one person has the responsibility of paying the bills in most cases. In as much as the design promotes living individually, one has to remember that it’s still a single dwelling unit.
A mother-daughter home has several benefits. Not only does it increase privacy but a mother-daughter home leads to increased property value since the resale of such a house in the current market is excellent and continues to rise. However, in as much as a mother-daughter conversion is the right move, especially for a single family, there’s no need to rush into it. Make sure you are conversant with the right design features and prepare yourself to invest in something that you will be proud of. Remember, this is a long-term project.
For more information on adding a mother-daughter home contact GAMCO Remodeling or call (631) 587-2266 today.
