This bi-generational plan is a beautiful and elegant solution to multiple generation living while maintaining privacy for each unit.

The main level inlaw suite provides graceful living in a large living room, a beautiful kitchen/dinette with walk-in pantry, a master bedroom with large closet and a bathroom with integrated laundry area. A private covered patio completes this graceful suite.

The principle residence includes an open floor plan, ample windows and a corner office. This open living area spills onto an expansive deck which is partially covered to ensure maximum seasonal use. Two bedrooms share a generous a bathroom with independent shower 42×62” shower. A large workshop/storage and laundry room are located on the ground floor to the rear of the garage.

A central entry provides access to both dwellings as well as the garage.

While ideally suited as a bi-generational home, this home would also be attractive by providing a desirable income suite.

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www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan #2085-V2

Designed from the very popular plan 2085, this version includes a modified “modern contemporary” style exterior. The low-slung roofline and geometric lines of the windows and cladding all create a very gentle Zen-like statement.

Inside, an open, flowing interior creates a spacious feeling in the activities areas. The right unit includes a laundry area in the bathroom (thus sacrificing a bit of bedroom space) while the second unit allows for a more spa-like atmosphere with spa tub. The master bedrooms enjoy private bathroom access and separation from the secondary bedroom thanks to the placement of the bathroom.

Well-separated patio placement allows a more intimate outdoor space for each unit. Additional recreation or living space can be added by developing the basement.

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An alternate version, 2085-V1 is a more traditional exterior and includes an alternate interior.

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www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3043

Following the increasing demand for houses that allow semi-independent living of multiple generations, Drummond is happy to offer this model which is ideal when families want to be close but have independent living spaces.

Discover efficient internal organization resulting in attractive living spaces. On the family side, one need only note the beautiful living room with fireplace, and lovely kitchen / dinette with large windows and front view. Each of the models provides good size bedrooms, the presence of a common laundry room on the ground floor and functional bathrooms.

Each suite has a private entry and allows for easy access but independence of each suite. Of course, one should check with their municipality or planning department to ensure that secondary attached suites are allowed in local zoning.

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This model is also available in a three-bedroom model (3042).  

Looking for other bi-generational plans / in-law suites / granny suites? Check our Mother-in-law Suites and Multi-generational House Plan Collection or Create  a “New House Plans – Latest Trends” Alert to receive all of the latest designs direct to you by email!

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www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3832

This generous 2992 sq. ft. layout is all about comfort and sharing. Of the 4 bedrooms, two are master suites with private baths. With the trend toward multi-generational living, the inclusion of dual master suites allows elderly parents or guests to enjoy some space of their own. A generous family room with fireplace flows out to the adjacent covered terrace.

Upstairs, the master suite and private family room share access to an upper deck.

A three-car garage adds to the conveniences of this home and the homeowner has additional flexibility to develop the basement.

The curb appeal of this model is so popular that we have a number of related models with alternate floor plans and sizes. One of them is sure to please.

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Dream the dream – customize your Drummond House Plan and save!

Have you found a Drummond House Plan that is perfect… almost? Part of the joy of building your own home is the option to customize it.

For a limited time, Drummond House Plans is offering a 30% discount on the cost of the base plan set when you use our professional modification service.

Perhaps you are still looking for a plan. Drummond House Plans has been a source of Canadian-designed house plans since 1973 and a popular choice for Canadians and internationally! Craftsman house plans, Bungalow house plans, Multi-generational house plans, Country-style house plans and many more collections are conveniently grouped on our website.

Stock plans are far more affordable than starting from scratch. With nearly a thousand ready-to-build designs on our website, you have a lot to choose from. Still, we often hear that “this plan would be perfect if the garage were bigger, there was another bathroom, the windows took in a special view, etc. A great number of our customers choose to personalize their house plan to fit their unique needs or building site conditions. With our limited time customization discount program, the cost of your base set of plans is discounted by 30%. Simple changes to the plan may result in a cost no higher than the original plan!

Prior to modifying any plan, we provide a FREE estimate of the requested changes. You will work with our expert architectural professionals – the original creators and copyright holders of the designs, so you can be confident that we know the plans inside out. Options for modification are nearly endless, from simple (changing a door or window location, for example) to complex (increasing or decreasing the width or depth of a plan, rearranging rooms). Details about the modification process and examples of modification costs can be found on the Drummond House Plans website.

This promotional offer is available on all of the plans on the Drummond House Plans website. For full details on the offer, click here.

We hope you’ll enjoy the variety of Canadian-designed house plans on our website and working with us to make your dream your reality!

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In order to answer the increasing requests from the population, Drummond House Plans has decided to re-design three of its top-selling home designs, to incorporate an elevator.

In fact, it involves three very popular house plans: a Country style design, a charming European home and a luxury European mansion, already in existence here. Modifications have been made to these homes in order to integrate an elevator in each one of them.

There are many reasons why our customers are looking for houses with elevators. Among other things, we find baby-boomers or the elderly with reduced mobility but are otherwise completely self-sufficient, as well as families where one family member has reduced mobility.

Home Elevator by www.universalelevator.com

Last January, during our annual meeting of Drummond House Plan Agencies, we had the opportunity to have as a guest, the Savaria Concord company.

They specialize in finding accessibility solutions in North America. Amongst these solutions were stair chair lifts, platforms as well as elevators themselves. Able to modify plans from its collection, Drummond House Plans also specializes in the exclusive concept of plans for new homes according to your needs as well as renovation plans and home addition designs for your existing home, among others, integrating an elevator!

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For family reasons (keeping the family together without sacrificing independance) or for economical reasons, you might be thinking of investing in a multi-family construction and build a townhouse or a semi-detached homes, a duplex,  a triplex, a multi-family building (4 or more units), or simply a home with a basement apartment with a separate entrance.

Below, I will share with you my favorite Drummond ready-to-build Duplex House Plan, Triplex House Plan, TownHouses (Semi-Detached Home Plan) and a House with a basement apartment.  However, click on the link above to access the entire collections, depending on what you are looking for or directly on the house below to see my favorite multi-family picks!  If you have something specific in mind or haven’t found the ideal multi-unit design yet, contact Drummond’s Custom Design Dpt. to get your FREE house plan cost estimate.

Drummond 4-units Multi-family plans no. 3006 which ia a Beautiful Country Style 4 unit residential building.  Each unit has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. 

www.DrummondHousePlans.com 4-unit Multi-house plan #3006

Drummond House Plans Duplex House Plans no. 4096 which is an Affordable Country Style Duplex with two nice 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom units.

www.DrummondHousePlans.com Duplex House Plans no. 4096

Drummond House Plans Triplex House Plans no. 3029 which is Drummond’s most popular European / Traditional Style Triplex, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom per unit.

Drummond House Plans Duplex House Plans no. 3029

Drummond House Plans Country Style Semi-detached House Plans no. 6014 is among our top-selling One-level Semi-Detached Floor Plans, with a one-car garage.

www.DrummondHousePlans.com Semi-detached house plan #6014

Drummond House Plans Houses with Basement Apartment Plan no. 2795B, which is the most charming 4-bedroom Country Style, plus a one-bedroom basement apartment!  Interesting for young families and first-home buyers.

www.DrummondHousePlans.com Home with Basement Apartment - House Plans#2795B

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Drummond House Plans, a house design firm specializing in residential architecture since 1973, recently created a collection of multigenerational house plans, for multi-generational, bi generational or extended families.

Are you thinking of inviting the grand-parents (baby-boomers!) to share a new house with your family, and want to make sure they have their own private areas?  Do you have young adult children moving back home to save money and want to offer them (and you!), private spaces?  Are you a blended family with many children in need of extra bedrooms and more than one kitchen and /or family rooms?

The Multigenerational Drummond house designs and floor plans are designed as one home containing two separate units.  The main unit is generally larger, offering three and even four bedrooms to accomodate a young family with children, while the other unit offers all the comforts of a full apartment with one bedroom, a kitchen, dining and living rooms, as well as a full bathroom and laundry facilities.  For security purposes, both units are usually accessible to one another from inside the home, but both have their own individual / independant access to and from the outside. 

I’d like to share with you three of my favorite multigenerational homes (or bi generational, what is your favorite word for it?)  Each one caters to the various styles and sizes required by you.  These three beautiful homes all offer large units for the family including very well organized apartments for the grand-parents!  All within the same house!  Which ones are your favorites?  Have a look at all of Drummond’s multigenerational house plan collection and send me your feedback! 

Drummond Multigenerational Floor Plan no. 2821: Beautiful 2-storey Spanish / Florida Style, offering a one-bedroom apartment on one side (on the first level), and a large  3-bedroom home on the other side (for the family) with two private balconies on the second level!

www.DrummondHousePlans.com Multigenerational House Plan #2821

Drummond Multigenerational Affordable House Plans 2278:  Charming and Affordable Bungalow Style House Plan, offering on the same level (on the same floor!) a one-bedroom apartment, and a well designed 3-bedroom house. 

www.DrummondHousePlans.com Multigenerational House Design no. 2278

Drummond House Plans - Multigenerational Floor Plan no. 2278 (Main Level)

Multigenerational Designs Plan 3039: Spectacular (and yet affordable) Traditional House Plan Style, on two-levels, offering the grand-parents suite on the first level, and the large 4-bedroom unit on two-levels.

Drummond House Plans Multigenerational House Plan #3039

These multigenerational house designs are offered in many styles and sizes and can be order easily online or by phone: 1-800-567-5267.  All house plans in the Drummond House Plans collection, including any design from the multigenerational house plan collection,  can easily be modified to suit your needs by using the Drummond online house plan modification /customization service, to make sure they answer all your needs. 

I’d also like to recommend a great site I found, that has an article on “How to function in a multigenerational household“.  It is one thing to build a house and another to learn to all live together!

Drummond House Plans’ design team is planning on creating more multigenerational and multi-family house plans, so any comments or suggestions are welcome!

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