As we design our forever home, I’ve been thinking about how each storage zone—garage, attic, and basement—supports our family’s routines. Using Pinterest-style renderings, I compare accessibility, climate needs, and the types of items that belong in each space. This breakdown helped us choose the storage approach that truly works for long-term organization.

As we design our forever home, we’re thinking carefully about how an ADU or in-law suite can support true multigenerational living. In this post, I walk through the three main layout options—detached, attached, and internal—and share how privacy, access, and daily routines shape the right fit for our family.

What if your dream home could grow with you, supporting your health, lifestyle, and independence no matter what the future holds? That’s the heart of aging-in-place design. It’s about creating a space that feels welcoming, accessible, and functional today and for decades to come. Whether it’s accommodating a temporary injury, the natural process of aging, or planning for multigenerational living, designing with the future in mind brings peace of mind, reduces renovation costs

Join us as we weigh the pros and cons of different walk-in closet layouts — from bathroom access to corridor-connected designs. Discover what works best for privacy, flow, and everyday comfort in your primary suite.

Planning how your everyday life fits into a home? In Phase 2A we explore layout ideas, flow considerations, and room adjacencies to design a floor plan that both works beautifully and feels right for our lifestyle.