Designers recommend several features to ensure a home remains safe and accessible as residents age:
Eliminating the shower threshold creates a barrier-free entry essential for mobility aid users. mature place
Incorporating motion-sensor lights and LED strips in toe-kicks helps guide nighttime movement safely. Designers recommend several features to ensure a home
Maintaining a level surface throughout the home and using nonslip materials like matte-finish mosaic tiles minimizes tripping hazards. mature place
Replacing lower cabinets with deep drawers or installing pull-down shelving systems reduces the need for strenuous bending. Aesthetics for a "Grown-Up" Space
Experts at Houzz suggest doorways with a minimum 36-inch opening to accommodate walkers or wheelchairs.