Sounds like you need a local architect…

I’m thinking the same thing. Thanks for the advice!

IMO the whole needs an architect and stock plans rarely really fit the bill but the plans say there is a 2 car garage so what is wrong with that?

You're in love with the interior finishes. Find an architect, and build a far better structure for the finishes: )

Had a thought..just not sure where a carport could be incorporated (do you need or just on wish list). Consider a “breeze way” to the garage with a second floor office. The transition will create a nice visual balance beteeen house/garage. Hope you have enough land and pool is not too close and an architect could design around.

Instead of it being a typical walk through, design it deep enough for a powder room and kitchenette on either side of double glass doors to the pool, which will be really convenient.

If your mom’s home will be next door, the garage could have a second entrance and in bad weather and as your mom ages, being able to go back and forth indoors would be a big advantage.

Maureen, I LOVE this idea! We had planned on doing a breezeway to connect both houses to the detached garage, but I had not considered an enclosed space, but really like that idea. Thanks for the photos to help visualize. Yes, the car port was more of a nice to have than a must have. I think your idea of incorporating it into the overall design of the house is brilliant. Thanks for the idea!

Glad to hear. Good luck.

IMO if that appeals to you then start over and work with an architect since all of that will up the cost of everything to be the same as a good architect from the beginning

Thanks, Patricia! Started researching local architects today.

The breeze ways can eliminate the need for second story which would be better for an elderly parent and visually work better with a one story house.

You may have zoning issues with 3 separate structures on a single parcel of land, especially if your locale hasn't updated to accept ADUs. I would suggest, even if using a stock set of plans for the main house, that an architect design the site placement of all buildings, design the garage, the ADU, and the pool to best utilize your stock plan and relationship of each entity.