• Build showers without curbs so that there is nothing to trip over.
• Install support bars in bath area.
• Install extra wide doorways to accommodate wheelchairs.
• Lay out wider hallways for wheelchairs or walkers.
• Set
kitchen counter tops
lower to enable food preparation at a comfortable height.
• Put master suites on the main level with full baths.
• Install laundry facilities on main level.
• Plan for future elevator by designing an interior wall closet or storage area that can be converted later.
• Install higher toilets to make sitting and rising easier.
• Build a single-level home.
• Use lever-type door handles.
• Install large cabinet and drawer pulls for arthritic hands.
• Use extra bright
cabin lighting
for tired eyes.
• An attached garage or breezeway makes the transition from the car to the house easier.
• Ensure smooth transitions between rooms or
cabin flooring
materials to reduce tripping hazards.
• Use drawers or roll-out shelves in kitchen to make retrieving items easier.