Best House Plans for Retirees - A Design Guide

If you’re looking to move, let Del Webb help you find the perfect floor plan for your lifestyle. Explore our 55+ options, from an extra room to a cozy bathroom. And don't forget - you can design it online with all sorts of custom features until it's just right for you. If you're looking to get creative in your space design, allow us to offer a few helpful tips.


55+ Floor Plan Design Tips

Let us be your guide for kicking off retirement in style. As we explore the floor plans of 55+ homes perfect for a golden chapter ahead, there are key features to consider. Follow our tips and make that house feel like home sweet home.


Find a Design to Match Your Tastes & Your Lifestyle

When it comes to designing your dream home, the possibilities are endless. Elegance or modern simplicity – you decide what kind of statement you want to make. Or maybe a bit of luxury is just what will give you that cozy feeling. There's no wrong choice when it comes to making your house feel like yours.

You may be dreaming of retiring as a master chef or craving the extra space to explore your favorite hobby. Whether it's becoming an entertainer extraordinaire, having room for all those projects, or just feeling more at home in general - make sure your retirement plans include something special.

With our GenYou Floor Plans™, you can choose from floor plans that help you achieve it all in style—your style.


Consider Accessibility

At Del Webb, we know that there’s nothing like having your dream home; and, with our floor plan designs and modern kitchen layouts, it can be a reality for anyone. We make sure to include what you need the most - whether it's wide open spaces for easy navigation or accessibility features that keep everyone in mind. So let us help bring all of those luxuries into one place where practicality meets comfortability – your home!

You can feel like you're living a life of luxury. Our floor plan designs don't just offer spa-like Owner's Suites, they also include zero-entry showers. Imagine stepping into the shower without worrying about making dangerous maneuvers. With deep soaking tubs and perfectly chosen tiles, it will be an experience like no other.


Design Floor Plans with Online Tools

Designing a dream home doesn't have to be daunting. With plenty of digital design tools available, you can create floor plans and explore furniture layouts either with your own ideas or our Inspired Designs. From considering the right paint color for your walls to adding exterior elements that'll boost curb appeal - there's no limit as to what an online design adventure will bring. Design tools that can help you make decisions ranging from whether to include an extra room or add a cozy loft space, right down to picking the perfect optional covered patio for storing gym equipment and starting up your herb garden. Get creative and see what possibilities await.


Incorporate Smart Home Technology

At Del Webb, we're taking home innovation and convenience to the next level. Our new Smart Homes come pre-wired with all the smart tech features you need for a connected living experience. Whether it's motion sensors in your kitchen or secure door locks, you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes from having extra help around when needed - all without lifting a finger. Your security is our priority so let us introduce you to an unbeatable smart home system today; because life at its fullest starts right here at Del Webb.



Retirement is the perfect time to find your dream home, and building a new construction house can make that vision come alive. With this guide at hand, it's easy to determine whether buying before retirement makes sense for you. From there on out, explore 55+ floor plans tailored specifically with you in mind - all while enjoying the numerous perks of living within a vibrant retirement community. No matter what lifestyle fits yours best: now you know where (and how) you'll find it! Discover the retirement community for you today.


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