Born between 1946 and 1964, there are 77 million Boomers or about 26% of the population. Boomers represent 45% of the work force and control the largest amount of discretionary income in history.

Like everything else in life, not all boomers want the same things.  Most boomers are not interested in down-sizing, Boomers are interested in "right-sizing." In the not to distant future you may be looking for that perfect "right-sized" home.  Maybe that means building a smaller home designed for easy living.  Maybe that means building a home with interior and exterior entertaining areas.  In many cases, it means building a home which can accommodate the occasional guest or guests.  Maybe it means all of these things.

Whatever it means to you, our boomer friendly home plans are chosen to accommodate a wide variety of needs.  The home plans do have several things in common.  Mostly, the are one story or ranch home plans.  A few are two story designs with the master bedroom or owners suite on the main level.   Most of the designs show only two bedrooms.  Most of the designs have areas labeled as flex spaces.  These areas can be used for varying purposes.

Here's a bit of trivia for Baby Boomers out there. Kathleen Casey-Kirschling will be the nation's first "Official" Baby Boomer to file for Social Security r View our Boomer Friendly Home Plan now. etirement benefits, according to Michael J. Astrue, Social Security commissioner. She's going to do it amid much fanfare at 1:30 p.m. on October 15, 2007, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Born on January 1, 1946 at 12:00:01 a.m., Casey-Kirschling, a retired teacher and resident of Maryland, will file for benefits based on Social Security requirements allowing filing no more than four months prior to when benefits will begin--in her case at age 62. Please send us your opinion about these new home plans. We are seeking your input and thoughts about home designs for Boomers.  Below we have selected a few home plans designed specifically for boomers.  Please take a moment to evaluate the plans.  Think about what the plan offers as compared to what you would like to see in a home designed for your needs, and then please send us your comments.  Please include items such as finished square footage and desired design features. You may email Design Basics anonymously or if you would like a reply, you may include your email address.  Click any image to view that boomer home plan.

Design 29328 1 story, 1-2 bedrooms 1136 sq. ft. Click any image to view

Design 29563 1 story, 1-2 bedrooms 1973 sq. ft. Click any image to view

Design 24244 1 story, 1-2 bedrooms 1973 sq. ft. Click any image to view

Design 29345 1 story, 1-2 bedrooms 2292 sq. ft. Click any image to view