August 29, 2024

Renovating Your Kitchen for Aging in Place

August 29, 2024/ Jackie Stezik

As individuals age, ensuring their living environment remains safe, functional, and supportive becomes increasingly important. The kitchen, being a central hub of daily activities and social interactions, requires thoughtful renovation to accommodate changing mobility and accessibility needs. This comprehensive guide explores key considerations, design principles, and practical tips for creating an age-friendly kitchen that promotes independence and enhances quality of life for seniors.

August 15, 2024

Designing an Accessible Bathroom: Tips for Aging in Place

August 15, 2024/ Jackie Stezik

As the population ages, the concept of aging in place has become increasingly important. Aging in place refers to the ability to live independently and comfortably in one's own home for as long as possible, even as health and mobility needs change. An accessible bathroom can greatly enhance safety, comfort, and independence for seniors. This article provides comprehensive tips and considerations for designing an accessible bathroom to facilitate aging in place.

August 24, 2022

Curb or Curbless: Which Type of Walk-In Shower is Right for You?

August 24, 2022/ Jackie Stezik

Walk-in showers have become extremely popular. Many of our clients are even asking us to remove their bathtubs and replace them with walk-in showers. In designing the walk-in shower, there are many things to consider. Do you have a glass enclosure? What type of tiles should you use? What size should the shower be? And, of course, should it be curbless or with the curb at the entrance? In this blog post, we'll talk about the pros and cons of a curbless vs. curbed shower so that you can make an informed decision when it comes time to create your walk-in shower.

June 25, 2020

Creating a Multi-Generational Home

June 25, 2020/ Jackie Stezik

For many reasons, multi-generational homes are becoming more popular. Adult children and their kids are moving back home to live with their parents. Elderly parents are moving in with their adult children. There are advantages and disadvantages to multi-generational living, but in most cases, the positive far outweighs the negative. We explore what forms the basis of multi-generational living, discuss the pros and cons, and talk about the ways you can transform your home to make it a comfortable space for all generations living under one roof.