Universal Design is a term used to describe special design considerations given to the function and workability of home.
Even a family with no mobility limitations will find a home designed with Universal Design features much more comfortable to live in.
No-step thresholds at entrances, lever door handles, rocker light switches properly placed, and interior and exterior lighting specially planned for the intended purpose are just a few of the principles that make these homes simply more "liveable".
As our bodies age, many of us have watched our parents or older family members forced to move from the homes they've loved and raised their children in simply because the house no longer functions well for them. Too many stairs, narrow hallways and doorways, kitchens that require too much bending and reaching can all lead to a homeowner no longer being able to function day-to-day.
Universal Design takes into consideration how the human body functions and then designs spaces that will allow for "aging in place". That means our homes will not become our worst enemy as our bodies get a little older, but will instead allow us to live in comfort and ease in the place we've come to love and cherish.
So whether you have a young family with small children, if you're an empty nester whose kids have left home but your old sports injury is starting to make those stairs a bother, or if you're an aging adult with some significant mobility issues, Universal Design can help create a home that works for you.
Contact us today for a consultation on building you a new home or remodeling your existing home.
