Do you want a home that supports your current and future lifestyle? Then you need a healthy home. A healthy home design cares for your physical and mental well-being. It equips you to live how you want. And it anticipates your evolving needs so you can stay indefinitely. Some people think healthy homes are just for seniors. But healthy home design simplifies and streamlines day-to-day activities for people of all ages and stages. Recently, we completed a kitchen remodel for a couple in their mid-50s. The forever kitchen we gave them is a textbook example of the advantages of healthy home design. Keep reading to learn the design lessons of this project.
The Essentials of a Forever Kitchen
“We’re not moving. So let’s do this right.”
That’s what these homeowners told us in our first meeting. They’d raised their kids and built a life in this home. As a result, they wanted their remodeled kitchen to work for them now and twenty years from now.
As universal design experts certified in aging in place and living in place, we knew exactly how to furnish their kitchen to meet their goals. Some forever kitchen essentials we gave them include:
- Wider doorways: Enlarged doorways and pocket doors allow for better flow now and more accessibility later.
- Customized cabinets: Cabinets with pullouts and drawer organizers keep cooking supplies easy to access without bending or digging.
- Quartz countertops: Countertops with zero-maintenance finishes don’t need sealing, so they don’t cause stress.
- Layered lighting: Combining ambient, task, and accent lighting provides plenty of illumination for every time of day and every level of vision.
While we were working with this couple, we didn’t talk about aging. We talked about living well. And they received a beautiful, modern kitchen that totally aligns with their future.
The Beauty of a Forever Kitchen
Planning your forever kitchen now might seem like overkill or paranoia. But it’s actually pretty smart. Future-proofing your home lets you secure your comfort and safety now before something happens. It won’t work like that if you do it later.
And we promise no one will walk into your kitchen and think it must be an aging-in-place remodel. They’ll think, “This is stunning.”
We can tailor universal design updates to your tastes. Your forever kitchen can be a timeless reflection of your style. You don’t have to sacrifice aesthetics for function. We’re committed to building forever kitchens that look gorgeous while working perfectly.
The Team for Your Kitchen Remodel
We’re inspired by this forever kitchen remodel because we know so many homes in America do not account for diverse ability levels among homeowners and their families. We want to help every home in Northeast Ohio become the best possible living space for its owners. So we offer kitchen remodeling services, aging in place remodeling services, and so much more.
If you’re ready to love your forever kitchen for years to come, contact us today!
