A South Kingstown tiny home is just right for grandparents

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Tiny House, Big Style

An accessory dwelling unit is the perfect solution to keep a South Kingstown family connected

When Kumar and Lucille Madom’s married son moved to Rhode Island and started a family, the retired physician and his wife began spending a lot of time in the Ocean State. Five years of frequent visits and four grandchildren later, the Florida-based pair decided it was time to have a place to call their own. The solution to be separate but oh-so-close? Build a tiny home on their son’s property in South Kingstown.

Built-in shelves o er display space for personal accents Wall lamps help remove the need for bedside tables

often work double-duty. Plentiful built-in storage helps keep clutter at bay. Throughout, a muted palette of grays, as seen in tiled bathrooms, takes its cue from the coastline. “This home is packed full of details and clever ideas of storage, with a full area for laundry, floating bedside tables, high ceilings, and lots of natural light, never making you feel closed in!” says Lucille.

Of course to the Madoms, the best feature is the location – being a stone’s throw from their four grandkids. “Next is the back porch and all the natural light that comes into the house. And the front door color, and being so close to shops and the water,” says Lucille. “We are excited about venturing out to all of the local restaurants, shops, and culture.”

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GOOD VIBES “Keep your spaces calm and casual; think about the area you live in and what makes you happy!” says Lucille.

WHEN IN RHODE The Madoms enjoy Wakefield’s Belmont Market and Brickley’s Ice Cream.

LOCAL RESOURCES Arnold Lumber, Wakefield; Blinds and Design, Jerry’s Hardware, Narragansett; and Supply New England in Warwick were all vendors used by DiStefano Brothers Construction for this project. Learn more at DBCRI.com