Designing for Life: Interior Styles for Growing Families in the Twin Cities
If your family is growing (or simply evolving) your home must keep up. Here at Casamia Design & Build Co., we understand that great interior design is not just about looking good. It's about designing spaces that do the hard work for the people who inhabit them.
From creating flexible spaces to selecting materials that roll with the messes of life, our philosophy begins with creating environments that improve your lifestyle, not merely your Pinterest dream. Whether you're getting ready for a new baby, taking care of aging parents, or simply needing better solutions, we're sharing real strategies to make your Twin Cities home more livable, luxurious, and long-lasting.
Smart Layouts That Evolve With You
Those tight, single-purpose rooms are antiquated. Upscale houses in the modern era thrive on flexibility. Think about it:
Open-floor plans that are flexible and allow for better supervision and family togetherness
Spaces with multiple functions, like a home office/guest room or play room/nursery
Organized zoned spaces that delineate without breaking flow
Future-proofing through functionality translates to less future remodeling, and less hassle.
Materials That Stand Up to Real Life
Luxury doesn't need to be delicate. The right materials offer lasting style and unmatched durability.
Our go-to family-friendly options are:
Quartz countertops (low maintenance and stain-resistant)
Hardwood-style tile (elegant and nearly indestructible)
Performance fabrics for sofas and window treatments that repel spills and sticky fingers
We discover materials at Casamia that pair sophistication and durability, because "kid-proof" and "beautiful" should never be mutually exclusive.
💡Thinking About More Than Just Decor?
Planning a Family-Focused Renovation?
More Twin Cities homeowners are remodeling rather than moving, and the figures support them. Harvard's Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) predicts homeowner expenditure will hit $526 billion by early 2026, up 2.5% year over year, despite overall economic uncertainty.
What's driving the movement?
High property values and rising equity, more recent house sales (which typically trigger renovations), and a widespread desire to stay put and invest in comfort, functionality, and aesthetics.
We're seeing it firsthand at Casamia. Houses are being renovated with multigenerational floor configurations, kitchen hubs, and secluded suite bedrooms for elderly parents; upgrades that don't simply make houses better, but lives. While the market plates, remodeling remains one of the smartest and most personal investments you can make in 2025.
Source: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA), Q1 2025.
Multipurpose Rooms for Real Life
Families today need spaces that can do it all. That's why multipurpose design is one of the fastest-rising high-end interior trends:
Mudrooms double as laundry and storage command centers
Kitchen islands used for cooking, homework, and happy hour
Complete basements with play spaces, exercise room, and movie night
With creative built-ins, hidden storage, and logic-bending flow, one room can have multiple functions, and be fabulous doing it.
Accessible Design With Upscale Style
Accessibility isn't just about aging-in-place. It's about creating your home to be welcoming and accessible to all members of your household and their guests, today and tomorrow.
Accessible design solutions include:
Broader hallways and doorways for easy movement
Barrier-free showers and first-floor suites for comfort and convenience
Lever handles, soft-close drawers, and touchless faucets that balance ease with style
We believe accessible spaces can also be completely beautiful, and completely worth it.
Ready to Create a Home That Serves Every Chapter of Life?
Planning for a growing family means thinking about how your needs will change, not only year by year, but decade by decade. That's where Casamia Design & Build Co. comes in.
Our experienced designers and craftsmen are committed to creating unique luxury homes in the Twin Cities that are as functional as they are beautiful. From beginning to end, we're here to help you future-proof your home with lasting, family-focused design.
Start your transformation. Contact Casamia Design & Build Co. today to schedule your one-on-one consultation and begin building a home that blossoms exquisitely with you.
