Girl Garage
The City of Edmonton defines a Garden Suite as: "A self-contained dwelling located in an accessory building that is physically separate from the principal single detached dwelling and which may include a garage”.
Typically, garden suites are single, or two-storey structures built in the backyards of single detached homes and must have a kitchen, bathroom, and living space. Simply put, Garden Suites are homes in people's backyards.
They are sometimes called Laneway Homes, but in Edmonton, they go by Garden Suites. Garden Suites are typically 400-800 square foot permanent structures that are permitted in most areas of Edmonton.
The desire to age in place and house ageing parents is one clear driver but another trend on the rise is parents housing adult children and that's something that's happening in Edmonton.
For long-time Elmwood community homeowner Tracy, it was the reverse. Her two grown boys would occupy the residence she raised them in, and she would build and live in the garden suite. Always wanting a new home and needing a “girl garage” to hold all her outdoor equipment, she sought out YEGarage Suites.
Plus, it was just the right size to maintain with her active outdoor lifestyle, and enough space to host and entertain several friends. With a quiet home life and active outdoor lifestyle.
Tracy chose Timber Haus Developments to design and build her new home. Having years of experience behind them, they are leaders in designing and building garden suites.
To meet her active outdoor lifestyle, Timber Haus Developments built the 538-square-foot suite above an oversized double garage, which provide lots of storage and Tracy’s “Girl Garage”.
"The team at Wallbeds-etc was great to work with. They treated our client super well and had great tips and suggestions that made for a seamless install!" John Wilson, Vice President, Timber Haus Developments.
When designing her new living space, it needed a one-bedroom, open-concept living, dining and kitchen area. Form, function, and utilization of space were very important, especially the bedroom, as it had to serve as an office since the long-time post-secondary instructor worked part-time from home.
For bedroom space solutions, Tracy turned to Edmonton based Wallbeds-etc which specializes in Bed-n-Desk Wallbeds (Murphy Bed) and the expert design capabilities of Lyle Morley. She discovered the many space saving solutions when consulting with Lyle, head Designer, to discuss her own needs.
They collaborated to design the bedroom to have a queen size bed, accent lighting, pull-out night table, side towers for storage and a computer station and desk area. Lyle even came up with a solution to maximize closet space. Tracy can now work from home and have a very comfortable bedroom.
What attracted her most was the friendly service, wide showroom selection and the fact that all Wallbeds are manufactured right here in Edmonton, including the Araam mattresses, handcrafted, and scientifically designed for the best sleep.
With Wallbeds-ect experience working with garden suites and tiny home builders, Lyle can provide many options for space-saving solutions, whether it's bedrooms, closets or living area storage.
The personalized Wallbeds-etc Cutomer Buying Process was simple, affordable, and timely. The installation was done in a day. And if any maintenance was required, she had the support of the Wallbeds-etc team for at-home service.
Wallbeds-etc offer so much to choose from, fold down single, double or queen size beds, a space that converts to a study area, with desk or workstation. Side towers and overhead storage for keeping things organized to a wardrobe for your clothes. You pick the materials and finish to match your home décor, then lighting, plugins, and USB ports that bring it to life.
Tracy’s expectations were not only met but exceeded. Now the grown children got a place of their own, she got the new home she dreamed of, and someone to watch over her residence while she tackles on the next outdoor adventure.
Have a question about Wallbeds-etc or Murphy bed, contact Wallbeds-etc today at 780-468-7088 or visit their showroom to find how to turn your spare room or empty space into best usable space possible. Wallbeds-etc is the space solution experts in Edmonton and surrounding areas. Don’t just take our word for it, check out customer reviews, then visit our online showroom to get started.