Multigenerational homes
Flexible care room Interior Design for Multigenerational homes
A room may need to shift between guest use, caregiving and quiet recovery.
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Explore the design decisions
- Room layout planner
- Caregiver Transfer Space
- Medication and Care Storage
- Care Room Visibility
- Mobility Aid Parking
- Floor Plan
- Small Space Design
- Furniture Planning
- Circulation Design
- Lighting Design
- Colour Palette
- Materials and Finishes
- Acoustic Design
- Storage Design
- Accessible Layout
- Easy Maintenance Design
- Renovation Planning
- Budget and Scope
- Services and Power Planning
- Kitchen
- Family room
- Bedroom
Before you start
Keep a clear furniture zone around the bed and provide a direct route to a nearby bathroom.
Room details and site checks
- Layout
- Keep a clear furniture zone around the bed and provide a direct route to a nearby bathroom.
- Detail
- Choose movable storage, blackout control and adjustable bedside lighting.
- Trade-off
- Keeping the room ready for care can make it feel less personal as a guest room.
- Try furniture in each intended configuration
- Check night access and support-person space