A space that can adapt to the needs of a growing family. A space to bring balance to your work/life equation.

CONSIDER A GARDEN SUITE

Also known as a laneway house, backyard suite, granny flat, in-laws suite, garage suite, carriage house, tiny home, pocket house …and in the trades, an ADU – Accessory Dwelling Unit. 

A rose by any other name… but the standard definition is a self-contained dwelling unit that is separate from and smaller than the residential dwelling on a resident’s property, complete with its own full kitchen, bath and creature comforts.

Have a look to discover the functionality that will best fit your needs.

Multi-generational living space  

The family dynamic is constantly evolving. Young couples are putting their careers first and starting their families later. Thanks to modern science, diet and exercise, elders have more time and energy to help with child rearing. 

It makes good sense to think in terms of three generations sharing the same turf. After all, the nuclear family has really only lasted a handful of decades. Family members of all ages have lived together for most of human history. 

What if you could offer your aging parents who still value their independence a detached living space, with children and grandchildren close at hand? And keeping them close when the day comes they will need your care and attention?

Let us give your family the space they need to grow and grow old together. 

Office space  

Given the recent changes in how the world and its people work, communicate and do business, more employers are advancing work-from-home options. While privacy and professionalism in the comfort of your own home is front of mind, it is sometimes difficult to know whether you are working from home or living in your office! 

It is an understatement to say the need for separate home office space has moved up the priority list for many of us. Success requires space to focus. Maximize your productivity with a private office. Keep your family close, and keep your professional life feeling professional.

Let us help you create an effective, efficient and thoughtful workspace that provides a clear line between the two.

Leisure space 

Remember when we were young how we used our imaginations to create a space that was only for us? Caves with couch cushions for the walls and ceiling? Backyard forts and secret handshakes? Pup tents and flashlights under a summer moon? Today, it’s more important than ever that children and adults alike reduce their screen time and just get physical. 

Your family deserves a dedicated place to play. We’ll help you design a space tailored to your preferences and lifestyle, be it a home gym, or a games room (picture that pool table, dart board and foosball table?). Or maybe it’s more about relaxing and rejuvenating within a studio/sanctuary environment… music, art, yoga, meditation, the sky’s the limit. 

The only tough part is what to choose! We’re here to help, no matter the choice.

Guesthouse 

Now that travelling is getting back to normal, most of us are happy to welcome visiting friends and relatives into our homes but – let’s face it – after two or three days we might be wanting a little more personal space. Wouldn’t it be lovely to have a space dedicated to the needs and comforts of your special guests? A place they can retreat to after a day of visiting and sightseeing? 

The only danger is we’ll make it such a superb combination of function and form, your guests won’t want to leave!

Income space

Try your hand at a vacation rental or provide a travelling professional a place to stay with all the amenities of a hotel suite but at a fraction of the cost. It’s a great way to meet new people, as well. Provision the kitchen with the basics and let your visitors do their own cooking. Or invite them in for a meal with the family. Homegrown hospitality!