Discover 3 Multigenerational Homes With Different Styles But The Same Family-First Goal
Today, the ability to last and be passed down from generation to generation is an essential aspect of luxury living. Across the U.S. and the many aesthetics that define each and every region of the country, we’re seeing unforgettable homes being designed with multigenerational appeal in mind. Here, (re)discover three multigenerational retreats that share the same family-friendly goal, each in their own style.
A Bright And Sun-Drenched Florida Retreat Inspired By Easy-Breezy California Style
In this Florida retreat, designer Alex Thies She incorporated driftwood as a sculptural feature in the living area and used bursts of blue . The dining area’s chairs, their contemporary shapes slipcovered in linen, capture a relaxed, coastal feel and can be easily cleaned—a must in a multigenerational home.
A Long Island Retreat Imbued With Storytelling And That Feels Both Grand And Charming
“When you’re creating a home like this, storytelling is very important,” says designer Becky Shea when reflecting about her redesign of this Long Island vacation home. “If it’s intended to be multigenerational, you want the next generation to feel proud of what they have—and to know who it’s connected to.”
A Tahoe Home That Melds Mountain Modern Style With Scandinavian Nods
For designer Holly Hollenbeck’s longtime clients, their interpretation of “mountain modern” skews more Nordic, reading minimal but not austere, warm but not stifling, neutral but not bland. “They wanted a house for now and for the future, with a cabin-like feel and natural materials—something that would age well,” says designer Holly Hollenbeck of the multigenerational Palisades Tahoe retreat they planned.
