exterior view of the multigenerational houseplan 3040 Colechester by Drummond Housplans Dessins Drummond ranch style house plan

3 March 2026

The must-haves of a multigenerational home: our complete guide

Multi-generational living (also called an intergenerational home) is winning over more and more families: welcoming a parent, housing a young adult, living close to loved ones… while still keeping…

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Contemporary house plan with in-law suite

9 October 2025

LINEA: Modern Multigenerational House Plan with Two Units

The LINEA (#3075) modern multi-generational house plan perfectly combines elegant design with remarkable functionality. It offers an ideal living environment for families who wish to share one roof…

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16 May 2025

Multigenerational homes: together, yet independent

More and more families are looking to stay close while still preserving their personal space. Whether it’s to welcome an aging parent, support a young adult, or simply share costs, multi-generational…

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25 April 2015

House plans with basement apartment

These apartments in finished basements are in a class by themselves as they are designed to take advantage of the natural lighting, while providing privacy with a separate private entrance. Plus,…

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13 June 2013

Brightly lit, complete with a “bachelor” and a garage

The ever increasing demand for…

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30 May 2013

Basement apartment home

Drummond House Plans (basement apartment homes)…

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25 June 2011

Plan of the Week – “4-Bedroom Home with Bonus Bachelor Suite”

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9 April 2011

Plan of the Week – “Single-level, bi-generational”

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20 March 2009

Investing in new multi-family properties?

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…

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15 February 2009

Multigenerational home designs & floor plans

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…

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22 October 2007

The bi-generation house, a well thought out choice

A Definition The bi-generation house is the type of construction sometimes considered to facilitate access to property for young adults ready to assume responsibility, or oftentimes by parents or…

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