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Multigenerational living is one trend to come out of 2020 that we'll gladly be taking along with us. As we look for more
ways to keep the family together, we've realized that a custom build might be just the ticket. We've gathered a collection of mother-in-law suite house plans that don't sacrifice a thing when it comes to form, function, or style. If you're looking for more house plan ideas geared toward
multigenerational living, peruse our collection. But, if you want to know a few of our favorites, take a gander through these Southern Living house plans with a mother-in-law suite to find a new place to call home. SL-2049 A carriage house just off the main living space is ready for a custom build out. In the main home you'll find three bedrooms and two and a half bedrooms, all on one floor. SL-1655 This six-bedroom, six-bath home isn't short on space. A guest suite above the garage with its own kitchen, living room, and bath make it a complete private home, but with the benefit of being just a stone's throw from the rest of the family in the main home. SL-2059 Dual main suites make this a suitable plan for families who want everyone under one roof, but with a little more personal space than a traditional guest room would
allow. The plan features four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths within the 3,559-square-foot dwelling. A raised garage slab allows for a step-free entry into the home.
SL-1745 Our 2010 Georgia Idea
House is a commanding, coastal-inspired looker with room for the whole family thanks to a studio apartment over the garage. It features a kitchen, bath, and private entry staircase.
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An alternate plan for the Summertime Lowcountry, the apartment elevation features a suite with kitchen, living room, dining area, and bath above the garage. It eliminates the third garage bay in order to allow for private entry stairs and storage.
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This stately house plan was inspired by a historical Nashville home. It features four fireplaces, a three-story foyer, and four covered porches. While the existing plan features a total of 6,265 heated square feet, you can add the Bluebird Cottage Plan 2026 to the property to complete the estate and add a designated space to accommodate guests or family members.
Each of our in-law suite home designs has accommodations for long-term guests like a private bedroom suite or even a full apartment alongside the house plan's main floor plan.
An in-law suite typically connects to the main living space and can also have its own entrance from the outside. Whether you intend to use your in-law suite house plan to keep family close or you like the idea of offering the extra privacy to guests or renters, these in-law suite house plans give everyone under your roof more room to breathe. We design all kinds of house plans with attached guest houses and in-law suites, so take a look no matter what you have in mind.
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As the population ages, more families will become caretakers for elderly parents or relatives. These house plans with in-law suites offer the needed space (often on the first floor, ideal for a person with limited mobility). Of course, in-law suites can be used by buyers in many different situations, from owners who simply want comfortable guest accommodations to those with nannies or live-in caretakers. The suites themselves range from a simple bedroom and bathroom to more elaborate apartments suitable for semi-independent living (older children, perhaps returned from college and looking for a job, will especially appreciate the latter type). Some of these suites are even detached for the home for greater privacy. Either way, a house plan with an in-law suite offers outstanding versatility for the future. Adding onto an existing home? Consider one of our garage plans with apartments.