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Universal Design Concepts for the Home

Posted by Frank Kuhlmeier on Tue, Jun 29, 2021

Universal Design has become a standard in both home and product design. More manufacturers are giving serious thought to how their products are used in homes and who is using them. They want their products to accommodate a range of users from youngsters to the elderly. Safety is a primary consideration, and product designers are seeking better ways to prevent accidents. Universal Design is about designing spaces, products, and features that can be used by everyone and follows three guiding principles: Safety, Comfort, and Accessibility

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Topics: Home Remodeling, Aging-in-Place

Project Tour: Universal Guest Bathroom in Indian Hill

Posted by Neal R. Hendy on Tue, Sep 1, 2020

This bathroom remodeling project sought to take a small guest bath and turn into an open and stylish space with several universal design elements. By rethinking the available square footage and combining materials and colors to create a new design with depth and interest, the new bathroom is a functional and comfortable space for the homeowner's variety of guests.

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Topics: Bathrooms, Aging-in-Place

4 Universal Design Ideas For Any Room

Posted by Eric Hertzfeld on Tue, Aug 9, 2016

Whether you're planning for aging in place, or you just want your home to be more accessible, universal design concepts can be applied throughout your home. To get the most out of a universal design mindset in you home, not only should you look at major considerations in the kitchen and bath, but also pay attention to the ways in which those ideas can be applied to all areas of your home. Here are 4 Universal Design features that can make any room in your home “user friendly” for a lifetime.

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Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Aging-in-Place, Kitchens

Project Spotlight: Stylish Master Bath with Universal Design Features

Posted by Michael Henson on Tue, Jun 3, 2014

In the home remodeling business we strive to create beautiful, functional and safe interior environments. This is especially true of bathroom remodeling projects. Bathrooms are often small spaces with many details. Most homeowners want to add amenities or expand the size of the room, especially if the room is a master bathroom.

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Topics: Project Spotlight, Bathrooms, Walk-In Showers, Aging-in-Place, Universal Design