(StatePoint) Multi-generational living is becoming increasingly common. However, as families grow and change, so must their homes.
Danielle DeBoe Harper, senior creative style manager at Moen, a leader in water experiences in the home, shares three ways to develop aesthetically pleasing spaces that cater to everyone’s needs.
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