Crafting Flexible Living Spaces
Flexible living spaces are the quiet heroes of forever homes. Rather than designing each room for one specific purpose, thoughtful planning allows spaces to evolve alongside a family and the way they live. From hidden Murphy beds to return-from-college crash pads, flexible interior living spaces can accommodate changing needs while still feeling intentional and complete. The result is a home that works well for everyday life while making room for entertaining, family time, and the many stages of life.
A Basement Designed for More than One Purpose
This cheerful Hopkins Saloon & Suite basement serves as a cozy hangout space and wet bar by day, and a private guest room by night. Whimsical Western wallpaper, warm colors, and layered textures throughout the basement create a cheerful and welcoming environment that suits family game nights, sporting event watch parties, or hosting out-of-town friends alike. A custom Murphy bed transforms from a home office by day to a guest bed by night, adding functionality without making the space feel like a dormant guest room. A newly added full bathroom further supports the space as a comfortable guest suite.
An ADU That Offers Privacy and Flexibility
Whether it’s being used as an extra gathering space or a private living area for an adult child, the Summit Ave ADU features bright and inviting design and a secluded location, creating a flexible living space nestled above a new two-car garage.
The vaulted bonus room is designed for flexibility, serving as a space for games and gatherings as well as overflow sleeping for kids. Light oak floors and dormer windows bring warmth and natural light, while a chic wooden ping pong table adds a playful touch without making the space feel like a dedicated game room. An archway into the sleeping space provides privacy without formally separating it from the living area, allowing the ADU to transition seamlessly between entertaining and additional living space.
An Attic Space for Every Stage of Family Life
Designed with flexibility in mind, the Uptown Historical Attic transformed an unusable space into a second family room for the homeowners’ children during breaks from college. Eventually, the space can become a playroom for future grandchildren, but for now, this cozy attic serves as an extension of the home’s family room and a comfortable return-from-college crash pad.
