01 September . 2026
Together, with a little room to breathe: Multigenerational homes at Nexton | Near Charleston
There are plenty of reasons families are choosing to live under one roof again. Grandparents can be part of the everyday instead of just the holidays. Adult kids can have a little breathing room while they figure out what comes next. Parents get an extra set of hands nearby. And everybody gets more time with the people they actually like.
The key word here is like. Because if you’d like to keep it that way, a little privacy goes a long way.
That’s where the right home makes all the difference. At Nexton, flexible home designs make room for more generations under one roof - or just across the backyard - with options like dual primary suites, private guest spaces, casitas and floor plans designed to give everyone a place of their own.
One family. More than one way to live.
There’s no single version of multigenerational living.
Maybe your parents are ready to trade home maintenance for more time with the grandkids. Maybe an adult child is moving back home while starting a career or saving for what comes next. Maybe you want a comfortable place for family members who visit often - and tend to stay awhile.
Whatever your version looks like, a little separation can make togetherness a whole lot sweeter.
A private bedroom and bath can give an older parent independence while keeping family nearby. A second primary suite can make sharing a home considerably more comfortable. And a detached casita can offer the best of both worlds: your own front door, with family just a few steps away.
So, what does that actually look like? Here are a few ways Nexton builders are making room for the whole crew.
The Casita has entered the chat
For families who want togetherness with a little extra independence, it’s hard to beat a casita.
New Leaf Builders offers home designs in Nexton with the option to add a detached casita or cabana. Take the Rosamarino, a single-story, three-bedroom plan that can add a detached casita to create a rare four-bedroom, all-single-story configuration.
That separate space opens up all kinds of possibilities. Mom or Dad can have a place of their own just across the courtyard. Your college grad can enjoy a little independence without being quite so independent that they forget about Sunday dinner. And down the road, that same space can easily take on a whole new role.
Two primary suites are better than one
For some families, the answer isn’t a separate casita or a whole floor to yourself. It’s simply giving two generations equally comfortable spaces to call their own.
Homes by Dickerson’s Arrow Wood offers an optional dual primary suite layout designed with multigenerational living in mind. Primarily designed for main-level living, the plan makes it possible for two generations to have private, well-appointed suites while sharing the kitchen, living spaces and all the everyday moments in between.
It’s an especially nice setup for parents or grandparents who want to be part of daily family life without feeling like they’ve been relegated to the guest room.
And because the Arrow Wood is customizable, the home can continue to adapt as your family - and your definition of “under one roof” - changes.
A suite spot for multigenerational living
Sometimes the best way to share a home is to give everyone a little more independence within it.
Pulte Homes’ Northridge takes that approach with an optional multigenerational suite on the first floor, complete with its own kitchenette, while the primary owner’s suite is upstairs. The result is a setup that gives parents, grandparents or an adult child a more private space of their own without putting them too far from the rest of the family.
And with the Northridge able to expand to as many as six bedrooms, there’s still room for everyone else - plus the study, loft and shared spaces that keep the house working for the whole crew.
It’s a good reminder that multigenerational living doesn’t necessarily mean sacrificing privacy. Sometimes the right floor plan simply builds it in.
A home that can roll with it
The family you’re designing around today may look a little different five or 10 years from now. That’s why flexibility can matter just as much as square footage.
Saussy Burbank’s Wando is a good example, with a guest suite on the main floor and the primary suite, a secondary suite, additional bedrooms and a loft upstairs. That setup gives families options: a parent can have comfortable space downstairs, an adult child can claim a little more territory of their own or frequent guests can settle in without taking over the rest of the house.
And when your needs change, the house doesn’t suddenly stop making sense. Guest rooms stay useful. Lofts find new purposes. Spaces that once belonged to one generation can easily work for the next chapter.
Because the best kind of flexibility is the kind you don’t have to think too hard about.
And don’t forget to look up. Select homes with detached garages offer another clever option: a FROG, or Finished Room Over Garage. Depending on the home and configuration, that extra space can become an apartment-style setup for an adult child, grandparents or frequent guests, with a little more separation from the main house. Later, it can just as easily become a home office, studio, workout space or whatever the next chapter calls for.
Together at home. Plenty to do apart.
Of course, making multigenerational living work isn’t only about what happens inside the house.
At Nexton, different generations can build routines of their own - and still have plenty of reasons to meet back up later. Miles of trails and 50+ parks make getting outside easy. Pools, fitness amenities and pickleball offer plenty of ways to stay active. Schools are right in the community. And with restaurants, shops, grocery stores, services and community events close to home, nobody has to rely on the family cruise director to keep them entertained.
Meet for dinner. Go your separate ways for the afternoon. Regroup by the pool. Walk the dog together after work.
Turns out, more time together can be even better when everybody has a little room to do their own thing.
Find a home that fits the whole crew
Whether you’re making room for aging parents, welcoming an adult child home or simply thinking ahead to a future with more family nearby, Nexton offers plenty of ways to create a home that works for everyone.
Explore multigenerational homes, main-level primary suites, single-story designs, casitas and other flexible options from Nexton’s builders - and find your family’s version of together.
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