Your home may be exactly what you need right now, but what about in 10 or 20 years? Not surprisingly, aging-in-place renovations that make homes safer for older adults have boomed in popularity. If you have been putting off mobility remodeling for your retirement years, you may be experiencing at least one of these objections!
Common Mobility Remodeling Myths
Myth 1: Mobility Remodeling Only Focuses on Safety
Renovations for aging-in-place homes do prioritize safety. However, an aging-in-place design should include more than just safety features. Comfort is a major concern, so your remodeler will look to minimize features that could present a challenge for someone with arthritic pain, such as replacing doorknobs with lever handles.
Myth 2: Aging-in-Place Homes Look Like Nursing Homes
There’s no reason why you can’t design a stylish yet comfortable house for aging in place. Many aging-in-place safety elements are stylish. Recessed lighting is a good example. It adds ambient and task lighting to your home in a stylish yet practical way.
Myth 3: It Requires a Full Remodel
The scope of your remodel will vary, depending on your current home. Many traditional features can be modified or updated to fulfill the safety demands of an aging-in-place home. Keep it simple by focusing on two rooms in the house: the bathroom and the kitchen. Focus on modifications that reduce the risk of slips, stumbles and falls, prevent burns and relieve arthritic hands.
Myth 4: Accessible Features Lower Resale Value
The accessible features of a home will add value to your property, making it easier to sell. This is especially true if the house is in a neighborhood or community with a lot of seniors. According to statistics, homebuyers in the 35-to-55 age group are most interested in accessible homes.
Myth 5: Accessible Upgrades Lower Aesthetic Appeal
Designing an accessible home does not mean sacrificing style. An example is adding French doors to make a home wheelchair-accessible. They are attractive and elegant yet help you achieve a functional goal.
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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Larimer County is the area’s premier choice for quality bathroom and kitchen remodels. To request a kitchen or bathroom quote, call us today at (970) 695-1320 or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We proudly serve homeowners in Fort Collins, Laporte, Loveland, Lyons, Timnath, Johnstown, Berthoud and the surrounding areas.
