Connecticut woman builds backyard cottage so three generations live steps apart

Connecticut woman designs tiny cottage, brings three generations togetherPhoto credit: The Picket Fence Projects via Bussines InsiderWhen interior designer Caitlin Swann spoke to Business Insider about her family’s living arrangement, she described it as “the best” and “a blessing”, and it’s easy to see why. In Fairfield, Connecticut, Swann and her husband live in their main house with their three children, while her retired parents, Patti and Gary Christie, now reside in a custom 725-square-foot cottage just a few steps away in the backyard. What began as a practical housing decision has turned into a warm multigenerational setup where babysitting is a stroll across the lawn and grandparents are part of daily life.A crossroads for Patti and GaryIn 2024, Patti and Gary, then in their mid-7