Housing trends seem to come and go as quickly as those in fashion, but with modifications in lifestyle and an ever-changing model for the family unit, downstairs is the new upstairs.
Many homeowners are using foresight and investing in a "forever home," creating a demand for a downstairs bedroom suite. Many couples are seeking a home where they can begin their life in the upstairs suite with an option to move downstairs in later days when not only the staircase creaks. The demand for a modified floor plan has resulted in a 40% increase in homes built with a downstairs master suite.
But it isn't just the couple looking at their future who benefits from the downstairs option. Those who entertain out-of-town guests and extended family on a regular basis find the privacy factor appealing, for both the guests and homeowners alike. Likewise, a downstairs master suite provides breathing room for teenagers and college students living at home, culturally-traditional families with third-generation children in the same house, and young adults coming home during lean times. With multiple suites on different levels, a house is modular and can grow with the diversity of our ever-changing times.