A house truly becomes a home when we can picture ourselves staying long term. Whether you’ve built your home from the ground up or bought your dream home and are remodeling, there are a few changes you can implement to keep your home safe and accessible as you age.
First, for the overall floor plan:
- Consider making your main living space on a single story, including a full bath
- Get rid of any steps between rooms/areas on the main level
- Hallways should be wide and well-lit
- Add plenty of windows for natural light, but make sure they have easy to operate hardware
Second, consider the kitchen and appliances:
- Add roll out trays and a lazy susan to your lower cabinets
- Consider appliances with easy-to-read controls and at counter height
- Add under-counter seating for work spaces in the kitchen
Read more about aging-in-place home design on our website!
How can a Home Remodeling Company in Ann Arbor Help with Aging in Place?
Our professional designers are passionate about what they do. We’ll help you imagine new ways to live in and love your space! If you’re an empty-nester, we can help you consider aging-in-place principles when renovating that will not only look great, but make your life easier.
Our design team has the knowledge and expertise to help you with home remodeling, and our project managers, carpenters, and tradesmen have the skills to get the job done. At Alpha Design + Build, we believe that a properly designed project is less expensive, completed more quickly, and has fewer cost overruns than a project done “on the fly”. Our process puts you first!
Contact us today to set up a consultation, and start creating your dream home with the help of an expert home remodeling company in Ann Arbor.
