As residential designers, we've watched multigenerational living shift from an occasional request to one of the most influential drivers shaping modern home design. What was once considered a specialized layout -accommodating aging parents, returning adult children, or extended family members has become a mainstream priority for new-home clients in 2025. Economic realities, evolving care responsibilities, cultural expectations, and a strong desire for adaptable living arrangements have pushed multi-gen design into the architectural spotlight.

This year’s most successful multigenerational layouts emphasize refined privacy strategies, seamless accessibility, thoughtful use of square footage, and better integration of work-from-home, caregiving, and lifestyle needs. As residential design

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