Universal design’s features, sophisticated and often invisible, are enticing for boomers hoping to age in place. Universal design isn’t separate from the rest of the house, done to handle a problem that has suddenly arisen. It’s how you address your entire home when you’re still healthy.
Contemporary kitchen design recognizes that people come in varying sizes. As we age, we lose height, making variations even more pronounced. Best practice in creating kitchens that are safe and a joy to cook in calls for multiple counter or work surface heights.
Remodeling your home to make life more comfortable and efficient is the right thing to do. It enables you to remain in your home, independently, for a longer time. When is the best time to remodel or add usable features, if you don’t have them? Now!
