GENERATIONS BY DESIGN - UNDER ONE ROOF
Living together is a family decision. Planning it well is a family process.
Practical, thoughtful guidance for families exploring multigenerational living in the UK
Perhaps family life is pulling in two directions
Bringing generations closer can offer companionship, shared resources and more ordinary time together. It can also change money, privacy, responsibilities, relationships and the meaning of home.
Your adult children may still need a foothold at home. Your parents may need more company, more practical help or a plan for what comes next. Meanwhile, you are working, thinking about your own future and trying to make decisions that feel fair to everyone.
These are not reasons to rule out live together. They are reasons to plan it well.
More than a property decision
"Multigenerational living isn't one big decision. It's many small, important ones."
The right building matters. So do the people who will live in it. Generations by Design brings the practical and human questions together, helping families replace assumptions with conversations and good intentions with clearer understanding.
You may not yet know exactly what you need, what to ask or what could be possible. We help you explore the bigger picture and see how thoughtful planning could transform the experience of living together.
Four clear areas - one joined up approach
Generations by Design is organised around four connected areas, making it easier to explore the practical and personal questions of multigenerational living
The Home by Design
Relationships by Design
Daily Life by Design
The Future by Design
Start where you are
You do not need to have a house in mind, a family agreement or even a firm decision. Sometimes the most useful first step is discovering the questions you have not yet thought to ask.
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