Whether your parents are visiting or have permanently moved in (or you have boomerang kids riding out the pandemic), they’d appreciate a space that’s entirely their own. Down the hall from the kitchen in our 2020 Whole Home Concept House, Tiffany Brooks whipped up an apartment with its own kitchen and living room in addition to a bedroom and private patio.
Motivated by her parents’ style then and now (“Imagine if the ’90s were done right!” she jokes), the Chicago designer carried the color mauve throughout the great room, while a saturated green is set against a grand four-poster bed with its own chandelier in the sleeping area. In lieu of a formal dining table, Brooks added a banquette and breakfast nook with bonus storage underneath; the cozy outdoor couch near the fireplace is another desirable spot for sharing a bite.