See How 2 Families Make Life Work Under 1 Roof

[@marilynjones5749]

Fun! One mortgage. More money for vacations.

[@muhamadzafriakadi5946]

In Asia, most of the families i know are living this way. Congratulations! U will be awesome kids.

[@andreaaier5801]

That's such a normal thing in India. We have families over 15 people living together in one roof.

[@jalyassin]

Same in the middle east!

[@anushribhende1086]

I was thinking the same

[@Topg1]

I’m American but an adult living with my parents because it is to expensive to live on my own.

[@hari325]

Our family has a mini apartment complex where each of my aunts and uncles are neighbors to my parents. Though that is not technically living together, it still makes me feel a lot better about living away from my parents as they won't be lonely at least and will have someone with them in case of emergency. Love it

[@ezra86]

Finally some NORMAL people that TAKE OFF THEIR SHOES INSIDE THE HOUSE

[@empirestate8791]

Go to Accra, Ghana. 20-30 people live in giant compound houses. The elderly get a roof over their head, the sick get care, and everyone watches out for everyone else.

[@juliavogt2265]

First i thought they are crazy, but the more i watched i got their idea, such a unique livestyle, it makes total sence👍🏻

[@andrykoumis8290]

All I know is that this home is absolutely beautiful and omg who wouldn't want to live in it!

[@jalyassin]

exactly!

[@nytkyt]

this is very typical set up here in th Philippines... mostly more extended...lol like with grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins 😂😂😂

[@ccld4341]

“as soon as they saw the billiards room, they were all in” honestly, relatable.

[@melsy203]

We’ve just started construction on our brand new multi-generational home! This story just warms my heart to know it really can work! ❤️

[@emmajang2370]

I’m so impressed that they’re making this dynamic work

[@Julia-rq7uj]

aw man, i wish i could see the floor plan of this house

[@sheblesst.v2166]

Wish I knew a family I could do this with... What a JOY to have support & love under the same roof.

[@professionalcommenter]

If I had a relationship like this with my sister that would be perfect! But I have lived with my sister and I would rather live on the street then live with her again.

[@karenculpepper973]

That’s an example of family!

[@yvonneasafoadjei6352]

This is beautiful! I also think this kind of family setting is working for them because both women are sisters ( family)! Though the guys ain’t from the same parents, men get along pretty great! I strongly believe things might have Bn different if the guys were brothers with the women from different parents!

[@angie38]

Families in America really need to do this. I didn't grow up around family so now I don't have a connection to my cousins.

[@JoJo927198]

Not crazy at all. This is how I grew up in Jamaica. Moving here (The US) with just Me, my mom and my younger sister has been the hardest thing to get used to. Big families are amazing.

[@hollywood7702]

I love this, it is common to live like this in many parts of the world, in Greece our family live in flats on top of each other so almost the same, grandmas on bottom for easy access. I wish this was more common so many lonely people especially the elders would have a cozy home filled with love rather than a lonely elder home.

[@keitafoxy7428]

This is not unusual. Many cultures live this way. I guess what’s unique is that they designed a house around this way of living. But many homes have joint families.

[@teelov1966]

Wow. Loved this! So many people could live so much better if they were simply willing to share. ❤️

[@matthewmosier8439]

I'm pretty much convinced that sharing mealtimes is one of the most important parts of raising a connected family.

[@millamikolenko5956]

That kitchen and the organization level....wow. GOALS

[@joyg3189]

I and my husband also bought a home with one of my sisters and her husband. We planned to flip it and take the money to buy our own homes, but the arrangement worked so well for us we've been together for 21 years. We each have 5 children, and with so much adult supervision we have also been able to foster as well. This family listed many of the benefits of dual family living. You have to be willing to give up a little autonomy, but having the support right at home is wonderful. If you're interested in this living arrangement I would strongly suggest you do this like they did and buy a home with family that you're always spending time with. It's a like a marriage, you've got to enjoy each others company and have very similar lifestyles. Also, we found a realtor who caught our vision and helped us find a home that gave us plenty of private space. That's really important.

[@sigco1019]

This is a really good idea for the couples because even after all the kids are grown up and move out they will have each other. Not so much of empty nest syndrome. They can grow old together and the holidays will be fun.

[@aziraaziz4307]

In Malaysia it is normal to have 3 generations living together.

[@madday9589]

When I was younger me and my cousins lived in the same house with our grandparents, it's common in a lot of cultures

[@Angelgurl2]

I like it, I have always envisioned my mom and aunt living under the same roof enjoying big family dinners because they were always together anyway,and that bed room balcony is my dream.

[@KamalSingh-ej9lf]

So nice to see joint family together

[@clair3kee432]

Dang this is so cool. I wish I lived like this while growing up. Now I’m a bitter 22 year old living on my own not close with any of my family 😂lol

[@rialand6016]

I love y'all, this is what family should be like. Love it!♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@nancysnider5348]

Love this families commitment to making it work and in such beautiful surroundings.

[@saloniarya4336]

Most of the families in India are joint family. 3 to 4 generation live together and it's very common.

[@khadijaelboushi7742]

I don’t understand why Americans find normal things a taboo?? Families live with each other in Europe Africa and Asia it’s totally normal

[@bookwormwonder]

Wonderful idea! Love the family wanting to be together and helping each other. We need more of those ideals.

[@Olly_Olin]

This family story makes me smile and proud. This is a very good family story. Very inspiring!

[@janedoe805]

If you’re lucky enough to have a wonderful, kind and loving family... This is a fabulous idea!

[@HeismyShepard]

Such a wonderful set up! I love it! I think pretty much most of the world outside America and parts of Europe live like this. I believe this is a trend that’s going to be more and more common in the U.S. just based on economic factors and the need for emotional support. I salute y’all

[@noworriesimfijian]

You really need to have that family dynamic for it to work. Great design, be interesting to hear from the kids how they feel about growing up in this type of house.They seem to make it work, God bless them.

[@NotSoNaturalLife]

Very cool. I wish more families did this!

[@revised-reality]

Jeez, Cathy has some great taste.

[@BadBoyHank]

I'm glad it's working for them. Novel idea for the 21st century!

[@andii256]

multigenerational families living together in houses smaller than that is so common in asia.

[@GREENLALI]

I can live in the same acre with separate homes. But I can't live in the same home together. I like to have my home my own way and raising my kids my way.

[@clementine.6.2.2]

Tbh if you can work it out , living together is pretty cool

[@prodrummer55]

It's like Thanksgiving everyday

[@emmy9985]

In our community here in the Middle East that's very common even with strange sister in low or sisters ..not a real true sister.. and many times with parents in law.. it's very much normal for us

[@kb9847]

Amazing!!!!! I giggled cuz there are even 2 dogs!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful space.

[@jerrypie]

I think this is cool. As a child my family and my cousins family shared a small two bedroom townhouse, 10 people under one roof.

[@mathwizree]

This is way more than a house it's a home with a beautiful family 😍

[@sylviajones2911]

Love it, would have liked to see the rest of the house

[@bozome682]

Unbelievable ,just wonderful for them to get on so so well.......great design ....

[@ArtyBicardi]

I'm single and live alone in a 5 bedroom home lol I need this in my life!

[@treasure2behold282]

I think it's great. I wish I had this growing up. Now we all fragmented and fractured as a family unit.

[@betteryourlife865]

That house is so gorgeous I wouldn’t mind sharing it with lots of people. The cousins will be so close too!

[@tijanaj1413]

Lol, this is totally normal in Serbia. In fact majority of families over here live in communities with their in laws or with their parents 😂 But this kind of arrangement has its ugly side, don't be fooled. They can argue quite alot over most stupid things. In laws and parents love to meddle in everything, and that is a recepie for disaster.

[@alexandrafox7660]

This is so beautiful, wish this was more of a American Cultural norm.

[@webaholicsweet]

oMG this is beautiful and what a great Family !!

[@nikkistahr7105]

Very interesting..my mothers generation was like this when they were young but as the children grew..each family moved into their own homes..and so i was raised in a traditional single family home..my cousins the same...and now we are starting to get married and create our own families it would be interesting to present something like this.. (we are all graduate or doctorate level healthcare professionals and a couple lawyers..so we all have crazy stufent loans) this could be a wonderful investment into our futures if even for a short while to help us gain financial footing and pay down on our debt. I love this!

[@flashylights]

Thats a beautiful thing that they all love and enjoy eachothers company that much

[@TMB62]

This was just absolutely beautiful to watch

[@stevedolesch9241]

I reallly enjoy looking at this. Good for them. And yes, I wish others could live like them. They support each other especially the children.

[@monicalucius6993]

Awesome..... Beautiful home.... Beautiful families.... Blessings

[@mahalakshmisivashankar1742]

Very heartwarming!! Blessed sisters..

[@krkkr2248]

In South Asia this is what u see in most families 😍. Love that it’s coming to west! U guys will enjoy this living. The coolest thing is u have people around for always ,and depression have a ‘no entry’ to this home 😍

[@sandyg.3454]

Beautiful family, beautiful home!🌷

[@claudeand9836]

We live this way in Oregon although fewer kids and a lot more typical home. Husband and his sister rather than two sisters however. It works very well for us.

[@makesitauti1552]

Beautiful family beautiful home and beautiful life with good food hugs frm Sacramento 😊

[@leslieonabudget]

What a big happy families. 💖💖💖

[@stedmans4christ]

Wow, what an incredible family...love this

[@liberty0622]

Yes,yes,yes so special and lovely -make my day to watch this 👍👌👍

[@sheilaarp6453]

This was so awesome and the home was so beautiful may you all have a long and blessed life

[@annies6566]

I hate sharing my space with 4 other people i can’t imagine living with more people

[@joebigtown7876]

That’s how we live in Nigeria 🇳🇬. Well done guys it hard to see a two families living together in Europe. I’ve live in UK for decades never seen anything like this here 🇬🇧. 2019.

[@KarynaNationArt]

That’s so rare to see & so beautiful 😍

[@jydeinden]

its really beautiful... But im not sure I want to know how much money they have spend :D

[@tkc8696]

Joint families are the best. Very common in india. Grew up in one. Feel so lucky.

[@Ammu-gb3wg]

Hi I like the houzz design because it's simple, functional, bright colors, utilization of space etc

[@muurisoras5878]

Great idea !!beautiful home& family

[@elainewilliams1918]

Nice,I always thought that me and my twin sister would have a house together since both of our fiancé are best friends.

[@bellaolum1230]

What a beautiful home! This wouldn't work for most people but I would like to try it maybe for a month, great support system and you can never be lonely💕

[@destinystonebraker4321]

I would love to be a part of a family like this. How amazing.

[@aliciastephen6543]

Beautiful family and beautiful home! ❤️

[@MOOMOO2728]

It works because there is enough space and u already have a family that is used to being together. It's like having that one cousin who use to come over every weekend always there. I love it.

[@kayc.8283]

My dream kitchen... beautiful and functional❤

[@ishakumar2336]

Beautiful Family god Bless them

[@dewidipo8792]

Lovely house for 2 lovely families.

[@Just.J.00]

Fantastic home! Fantastic family!

[@natasamladenovic1765]

This is normal in Europe. Houses in Europe are built by the family and inherited. They are usually built with 2 separate apartments. One downstair, one upstairs, so when a daughter or a son merries they have a place to live without starting the life with a mortgage. You have parents to help with the children and you can help your parents when they are older. People live very close by but they are not interfiering.

[@makaylacurtis5300]

I’m 10 seconds in and I’m already extremely excited

[@Zaiba25]

God bless you all , you’re inspirational wish you guys many happy years together in your new home 💖

[@LadyGecko]

No way could I live with my sisters...unless we had separate wings (and entrances). We are completely different people with very little common interests.

[@arnaazshroff6648]

It seems lik such a huge thing for the west but in india its something so usual. Lik living in a joint family is really a nice concept.

[@waynepayne9875]

This is really wholesome.

[@svietka202]

Omg, love love love everything about their way of life. Oh ye, the house is awesome as well

[@flyystarr]

I thought it would look like living in a hotel and it does. I would want that top porch for sure! I wish we cudda seen the layout for the house.

[@jamelswan8193]

Simply lovely!! I want to come over for Sunday sauce (that looked amazing👅).

[@margaretmungroo8518]

So beautiful great family values

[@angelaexhorts]

Love it, family is important!