BOOK 1

The Home by Design

Creating space that works for everyone

A practical guide to choosing, adapting and sharing a multigenerational home - while protecting privacy, independence and family relationships

Coming soon

The Home by Design book one in the Generations by Design series
The Home by Design book one in the Generations by Design series

You are faced with trying to make one home work for everyone's needs

Finding a property with enough bedrooms is only the beginning. A home can look suitable on paper yet leave too little privacy, create unequal spaces or become difficult as health and family needs change.

You need a way to consider the building and the people together - before expensive decisions become difficult to undo.

How this book can support you

The Home by Design book brings the practical and human questions into one clear place. Inside, you will find:

  • Guidance on choosing, adapting or extending a home.

  • Ways to balance shared living with privacy and independence

  • Questions about accessibility and future-proofing

  • Considerations for storage, parking, gardens, pets and visitors

  • Conversation prompts for making decisions together.

  • Coaching questions to help uncover assumptions

  • Clear signposting when professional advice is needed.

white and brown wooden table and chairs
white and brown wooden table and chairs

The difference thoughtful planning can make

You will be better prepared to:

  • Recognise what your family genuinely needs from a home

  • Discuss privacy, independence and fairness before choosing a layout

  • Identify decisions that need professional input

  • Ask better questions of estate agents, designers, builders and advisers.

  • Choose with greater clarity rather than relying on assumptions

"The right home is not simply the one that fits everyone. It is the one that helps everyone live well"

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blue flowers

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Important Notice: Generations by Design provides general information and supportive guidance only. It is not a substitute for legal, financial, medical, care, architectural, or other professional advice. Please consult suitably qualified professionals about your family's particular circumstances.