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One of the most appealing and innovativeĀ designs I saw at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas last week was the new demonstration house by Bassenian LagoniĀ with interiors by Bobby Berke Home. It was sponsored by Zonda's Builder magazineĀ and built by Pardee Homes in the Inspirada development at Henderson, Nevada. The goal was to design for MillennialsĀ -- i.e. theĀ generation of first-time home buyers who are in their late 20s or early- to mid-30s.
It's a very handsome contemporary farmhouse, with a welcoming kitchen/great room at the center for easy entertaining thatĀ opens toĀ expansive sheltered outdoor living spaces in several directions.
Flexibility isĀ builtĀ into the plan, not only in the way it opens up, but also in the way some spacesĀ
multi-task. IĀ was mostĀ impressed by two rooms that could become in-law or rental units, which would help with mortgage payments: in other words, an Airbnb vibe is built into the design!Ā The larger (optional) suite is over the garage, shown above,Ā with its own entrance so the residentĀ can remain independent. There isĀ aĀ kitchenette at one end of the sitting area opposite the breakfast counter. TheĀ
smaller suite, called a casita,Ā isĀ on the ground floorĀ to theĀ left of the front door, and also has its own entrance. Here theĀ mini-kitchen, with sink and microwave beside the separate entry door, is part of the bedroom, making it feel like a studio apartment. The development project also included a second, somewhat larger home for Millennials who might be able to afford more space and luxury.
I think the greater flexibility demonstrated by thisĀ smaller home (3 bedroom 3.5 bath andĀ 2,130 sq. ft. without the garage suite, and 4 bedroom 4.5 bath andĀ 2,514 s. ft. including the garage suite)Ā offers a useful strategy for anyone browsing ready-made house plans: in other words, look for plans with bonus rooms or casitas that might work as rental units as well as guest- or in-law suites. An Airbnb room might help you afford your dream home! (Note: All photos, except for the image of theĀ casita bedroom, directly above,Ā areĀ courtesyĀ BuilderĀ magazine.)
To browse a collection of house plans with casitas or in-law suites, click here.
It's a very handsome contemporary farmhouse, with a welcoming kitchen/great room at the center for easy entertaining thatĀ opens toĀ expansive sheltered outdoor living spaces in several directions.
Flexibility isĀ builtĀ into the plan, not only in the way it opens up, but also in the way some spacesĀ
multi-task. IĀ was mostĀ impressed by two rooms that could become in-law or rental units, which would help with mortgage payments: in other words, an Airbnb vibe is built into the design!Ā The larger (optional) suite is over the garage, shown above,Ā with its own entrance so the residentĀ can remain independent. There isĀ aĀ kitchenette at one end of the sitting area opposite the breakfast counter. TheĀ
smaller suite, called a casita,Ā isĀ on the ground floorĀ to theĀ left of the front door, and also has its own entrance. Here theĀ mini-kitchen, with sink and microwave beside the separate entry door, is part of the bedroom, making it feel like a studio apartment. The development project also included a second, somewhat larger home for Millennials who might be able to afford more space and luxury.
I think the greater flexibility demonstrated by thisĀ smaller home (3 bedroom 3.5 bath andĀ 2,130 sq. ft. without the garage suite, and 4 bedroom 4.5 bath andĀ 2,514 s. ft. including the garage suite)Ā offers a useful strategy for anyone browsing ready-made house plans: in other words, look for plans with bonus rooms or casitas that might work as rental units as well as guest- or in-law suites. An Airbnb room might help you afford your dream home! (Note: All photos, except for the image of theĀ casita bedroom, directly above,Ā areĀ courtesyĀ BuilderĀ magazine.)
To browse a collection of house plans with casitas or in-law suites, click here.
