Services for Homeowners
Adding conveniences and amenities to your house that you will enjoy today can make it easier for you to stay in your house for years to come.
Changes now to your home can add comfort and safety to your daily life and allow your home to continue to be the gathering place of choice for family events… Aunt Betty with her post hip surgery walker and young Billy on crutches from his sports-related ankle injury…will be able to relax and enjoy Thanksgiving without worrying if they can negotiate the bathroom on their own…. Even parents of that sleeping grandchild in the stroller will appreciate your foresight as they roll through the house.
Conveniences and amenities that will keep your house working for you…
| Amenity | Benefits for you… | Benefits for your family and friends… |
|---|---|---|
| A roomy bathroom with a well-placed toilet at a height that can accommodate the old and the young as well as a vanity and/or a sink at a convenient height with clear floor space underneath and decorative grab bars. | You will enjoy a spacious and efficiently design bathroom especially at those times when two people are trying to get ready to go at the same time in the space. | They will be able to maneuver in the bathroom on their own and have space for a mobility device or a helper or a couple unruly kids… |
| Curbless shower with a drop down seat | Room for two… A place to sit and shave… Less of a chance to trip on the way in or out… |
Efficiently bathing more than one child at a time… A person who uses a wheel chair can roll in and transfer to the shower seat alone or with enough room for help… A person with a cast on his or her leg can maneuver with ease… |
| One no step entrance into the house | Luggage, furniture and appliances are easily moved or rolled in or out. Following knee surgery you could enter and exit the house without fear of falling off your crutches. |
A person pushing a stroller, or using a wheelchair or walkers can manage independently. Caring for a family member who has been released from the hospital but not quite ready to be on his or her own would be easier. |
| Wider doorways with no thresholds | Sense of spaciousness… Ease of moving furniture in or out… Luggage is easily rolled through to its destination… |
Reduced chance of tripping… Wheelchairs, strollers, walkers can move freely… |
| Light switches and environmental controls at a comfortable height for people who are standing or sitting. | Easier to reach and read the settings | Easier to reach and read the settings |
| Kitchen counters, cabinets and appliances at various heights. | Appropriate height can make it easier on your back. | A great aunt that can’t stand for long periods could still help cook if the counters and appliances are useable by someone who is seated. Small children can participate in meal preparation because they can reach the tasks. |
Family and friends will enjoy and be able to participate in gatherings and events at your house… You or a family member can recover from a health issue in the comfort of your home rather than the hospital because of amenities like those listed above.
If you’ve ever seen family members or friends, “age out” of their houses you know first hand what happens when a house can’t support the needs of its occupants. It doesn’t have to be that way. These changes will put you in control of your destiny and allow YOU to decide where you want to live.
With our custom Residential Design Services we can help you plan ahead. We can design improvements to your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, entrance/foyer, home office, great room, deck… any room or all rooms in your single family home, condo, or apartment.
We can also help you find appliances, hardware, fixtures, and accessories for your home that will blend with your home’s décor and make everyday tasks easier and safer.
We are happy to work with your architect or provide full architectural services for your project. Contact us to discuss your ideas—large or small.