Month: June 2018

A mother-in-law suite is an excellent option if you have a parent or two that wants or needs to move into your home at some point in time. Instead of just making them stay in a single spare bedroom, you can create a larger space in an area of your home that is as unique as they are.

Here are a few excellent ideas for building a mother-in-law suite addition:

Basement

Every basement that we have seen has quite a bit of space, and with a little bit of work, you can create the perfect mother-in-law suite. This new space will offer your parents the privacy that they may still desire, while letting them be close to a lot of the action. You can create a bedroom, sitting area or living room, bathroom, and even a small kitchen in this space. The only downside to putting this suite in the basement is that your parents will need to go up and down the stairs whenever they leave their living quarters.

Garage

Converting your garage is another option when you are considering building a mother-in-law suite and you can include many different design options with this choice. By utilizing your garage, you are allowing your parents to stay on the ground level, which alleviates the issue of stairs, and giving them their own entrance. There is a downside to using your garage though, and that is that you will no longer be able to park your car in there.

Interior Space

Converting an interior space might take a little bit of work, especially to get the size suite that you and your parents prefer, but it is quite possible. You can turn this space into a dream mother-in-law suite without doing too many structural changes. The only downside to this type of mother-in-law suite is that your parents may not have the privacy that they want.

Addition

Constructing an addition is oftentimes the only way that you can include a mother-in-law suite in your existing space. This addition can either be attached to your house or if you have the space, you can construct a guest house on your property. Obviously, the space that you have available will dictate how large you can make this addition, but the right layout will make any new room feel more spacious than it is.

Mother-in-law suites come in all shapes and sizes, so you should feel free to design the one that will work best for you and your parents. You may feel that a bedroom, bathroom, and small kitchen is sufficient, while others may add a living room, dining area, and even a second bedroom to theirs. Whatever you choose, you will want to make it comfortable for your parents as well as safe.

Creating a master suite can make all your dreams come true, especially if you have been sharing a tiny bedroom with your children or you are just craving more space than what you currently have. While it is easy to say that you want a new master bedroom, you will want to do a little planning to ensure that you create the space that you have been dreaming about forever.

Here are 6 factors to take into consideration for building your new master suite addition:

Location

Constructing a master suite is not as easy as saying “I’m putting it here”. You will need to consider how it will affect the landscape of your yard and how the layout will affect the rest of your home.

Outdoor Access

The best master suites have direct access to the outdoors, whether it is a patio, garden, or balcony. You can choose French doors, sliding doors, or even pocket doors that open up to this outdoor oasis. This will be the perfect place to sit and relax early in the morning, late in the evening, or anytime you need a break from your busy day.

Windows

You will need to carefully consider the number of windows that you incorporate into this space. While a darker room will mean more sleep for you, you are going to want enough natural light for those times that you are awake in this space.

Sitting Area

A master suite can have more than just a bedroom and bathroom, and many people are incorporating a sitting area into this area in recent years. This will give you the perfect place to relax at the end of the day, whether you are watching television, reading a book, or enjoying a conversation with your significant other.

Fireplace

You may or may not need a fireplace in your master suite, depending on where you live, but it can become a major focal point of this space and it instantly changes the ambiance of the room too. You can choose to construct a traditional fireplace, or you can choose a modern gas one.

Theme

Every master suite needs a theme, and you will want to carefully choose the one that you want. We say carefully, because you will need to live with your choice. Therefore, if you do not think that you can live with leopard prints for that long, you may want to stay away from that option. We have found that many of our clients either go for a beach or nature inspired theme.

These are a few of the things that you will want to keep in mind when you are constructing your new master suite. We can help you with this entire process and answer the many other questions that you may have, so you end up with the master suite of your dreams.