Inside Union Village Homes: Organization for Simply Living

Homes have never been more important. That profound message was shared when Union Village Ohio hosted Homearama: Lifestyle Edition in 2021. In recent years, our homes have become more than a place to rest or occasionally entertain friends and family. Many people have adapted their home to become a workplace and a classroom, as well. With multiple functions under one roof, organization becomes more important than ever.

There are other dynamics at play, as well. Multigenerational living–two or more adult generations in one household–is a growing trend. There are many reasons and rewards for multigenerational households, but it also highlights the need for organization around the home.

The region’s top homebuilders have carefully planned Union Village homes for Simply Living. That means accommodating the demands of a busy lifestyle and a bustling household. Take these three areas of the home as inspiration for Simply Living.

Lend Some Thought to the Laundry

It’s probably a place where you want to spend the least amount of your time. Planning your laundry room, rather than making it an afterthought, can help minimize how much of your day is spent between the washer and dryer.

“Everyone knows the best time to do laundry is later.” Emily Hampshire

Consider your household’s needs and where the bulk of the laundry is produced and put away. A laundry near the garage or rear door makes it easy to drop off the kids’ dirty sports uniforms or workwear. A laundry nearest to the bedrooms is suited for quick and easy loads of linens and clothing.

INSPIRATION FOR SIMPLY LIVING

Go with the flow: This mud room and laundry room are adjacent and placed near the home’s high-traffic door. The Camden by J&K Custom Homes

Designate a “Drop Zone”

If you think about it, a lot of clutter accumulates from coming and going. Boots, coats, keys and mail should have designated places. This makes them easier to locate and less likely to be a bone of contention. Union Village homebuilders have heard these needs and have incorporated functional spaces as mud rooms or drop zones in many house plans.

INSPIRATION FOR SIMPLY LIVING
A built-in bench with cubbies provides a place to stash coats, shoes and more near the backdoor. The Washington by Brookstone Homes

Plan for a Pocket Room

Tucked behind a sliding, pocket door, a pocket room is a great solution for organizing the messier areas of our life. A pocket room can be a place to pack in the toys or games. It could also be a small office, homework hub or craft area. These small rooms are a great way to compartmentalize parts of our lives without taking up a lot of space.

INSPIRATION FOR SIMPLY LIVING
This pocket room doubles as an in-house coffee shop. The Orchard by Clemens Companies

About Union Village

Union Village is a unique village under construction in Turtlecreek Township (Warren County) Ohio. Designed on the principles of new urbanism, Town Architect Michael Watkins earned the Urban Planning John Russell Pope Award for the Union Village master plan. Touting charming front porches, masterfully crafted homes, beautiful park spaces and tree-lined streets, the Village will grow to include restaurants, shops and amenities in walking distance to homes. At completion, the 1,230-acre Village will have up to 4,500 homes and 10,000 residents while also preserving over 200 acres of open space, woodlands, and meadows.

Interested homebuyers can complete a brief questionnaire or call (513) 409-3190 to schedule a private showing.