by emma | Mar 14, 2017 | Bathrooms, Building and Planning
When planning to build or renovate a house, it is important to think about the future. A friend of mine once told me that in all aspects of life, one should “plan for the worst and expect the best”. I thought those were very wise words and they appealed to both the...
by emma | Feb 28, 2017 | Bathrooms, Building and Planning
Have you ever watched your young grandchildren try to wash their hands or brush their teeth at the bathroom sink? It can be tricky for them to reach everything. Now just imagine that’s you sitting there in front of the sink. How do you think you would manage? Make you...
by emma | Feb 14, 2017 | Building and Planning, Inspiration
Closets can become a heaving unorganized mess in no-time flat. In fact, if things get out of control in your closets it could make life really difficult reaching for things at the back or teetering above your head. In an accessible home, even the storage areas need...
by emma | Jan 31, 2017 | Building and Planning, Opinion
Accessibility, universal design, aging in place…… Do these terms sound vaguely familiar to you? You should probably have a better understanding of what they mean, because they affect you. Maybe not today, but eventually you will discover their importance. They are all...
by emma | Jan 3, 2017 | Building and Planning, Lighting
So, let’s talk about your light switches and receptacles. What?! Yes, I know it sounds strange but they are an important part of an accessible home. Don’t you wish there was a more comfortable way to access your receptacles (plugs) than getting down on your knees and...
by emma | Dec 27, 2016 | Building and Planning, Outdoors
Think about the outside of your home a moment. Can you easily get to the outdoor areas around your home right now? Will it be just as easy for you to access in 10 or 20 years? Is it possible for you to access a patio or terrace without having to deal with any stairs?...
