Journal / Three generations, one house

Three generations, one house

Notes on travelling with family across ages.

Almajour editorial · An original perspective, not a member testimonial

Different speeds

A grandparent, a parent and a child all want different things from a day. The house needs to hold all of them.

Space to separate

Time together is better when there is also somewhere to go. Several rooms, a garden or a quiet corner matter more than a list of amenities.

A kitchen at the centre

Meals are usually where a family meets. A good kitchen turns the house into a place to gather.

What it means for planning

Beds, stairs, accessibility and noise should be known before anyone travels. We would state them plainly.