An in-law suite might be the perfect solution if you want to be close to your loved ones and keep your privacy at the same time.
This holiday season, you might be wishing you had more space to house some of your extended relatives or recent college graduates. Maybe your parents have recently become elderly, and it is suddenly of utmost importance that you have them closer to home. Maybe your son or daughter just started a family but haven’t figured out an ideal living situation yet, and have expressed a need for those oh-so-helpful extra hands in the beginning. Whatever your reasons are for needing a loved one in closer quarters, an in-law suite can be your solution.
What IS an In-Law Suite?
More often than not, an “in-law suite” is a separate apartment on your property that is fully functional to live in without the residents having to disturb your main space. In some cases, an in-law suite can be implemented in an unfinished basement or garage space. The key elements that define an in-law suite are a separate entryway, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and utility room.
Features
When designing your in-law suite, you are going to choose features that are most practical for the person that you plan on housing in it. For example, if you are housing an elderly person, some features might include ramps leading to the entryway, lower counters, lack of stairs and a handicap-accessible shower. If you are housing new parents, you might choose a utility room that has a lot of practical and accessible counter space for laundry.
Benefits
An in-law suite can drastically increase your property value. If the family members you plan to house here are elderly or ill, the in-law suite can provide a greater sense of comfort and security. The main benefit of an in-law suite is the ability to keep your loved ones close and support them, without feeling overwhelmed by a privacy invasion. The separate entryway gives them the benefit of coming and going as they please, without disturbing your daily household. During the holidays, in-law suites can be a great place to house guests that have traveled long distances comfortably or friends that are in town. If you come to a point where your in-law suite isn’t being occupied, you have the beneficial option of renting this space out to generate more income!
Ready to Discuss Your New In-Law Suite?
Cedar Square Homes offers many home improvement services, including the addition of in-law suites. Call Cedar Square Homes when you’re ready to get the most out of your new home. We’re one of Maryland’s most trusted contracting companies and we can remodel your home at an affordable price. You will have direct access to your project manager though the entire process. Calls are answered promptly and messages are returned within 24 hours.
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