Carriage House Plans Are Back!

Once representative of the practice of building a separate structure to the side of a large manor for the dual purpose of storing the carriage and providing living quarters for the staff, today carriage house plans generally refer to two-story, detached garages with a comfortable apartment above that is used for visitors, live-in family members or as a rental unit. Now commonly referred to as garage apartment plans or guest house plans, carriage house plans have experienced a recent resurgence in popularity over the past several years after falling out of style in the 50's and early 60's.

The Appeal of Garage Apartment Plans

There are a variety of economic and social factors that explain the growing appeal of garage apartment plans. For example, as the baby boom generation and their parents begins to age, more families are beginning to turn to the garage apartment or guest house as an alternative to retirement homes or uncomfortable living situations.

Additionally, many young families are using guest house plans and carriage houses as a way to save money or pool finances with able-bodied parents. Even without financially strapped children, some homeowners are increasingly turning to guest house plans and the garage apartment as a source of rental income to help cover rising property taxes and other costs.

Finally, for a variety of reasons, today's youth are waiting much longer to fly the coop than previous generations. Garage apartment plans are a great way to make the transition to independence for a recent graduate easier, or provide a reassuring safety net for possible hiccups.

Versatile Guest House Plans

As we've outlined above, the blueprints for our guest house plans are now commonly used as more than just a private and comfortable space for guests. This versatility is often considered one of the most attractive things about modern carriage house plans and garage apartments - after they've served their original purpose, a carriage house then becomes a lucrative rental property or a fantastic space to house a guest. The possibilities are endless!

If you have any questions about carriage house plans, garage apartment building plans or other garage building plans that we offer, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@rdshomeplans.com. Happy Browsing!