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    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Accessible Home: Designing for All Ages and Abilities

The Accessible Home: Designing for All Ages and Abilities

Pierce, Deborah

Paperback

General Construction & RenovationInterior Design

Publisher Price: $39.99

ISBN10: 1600854915
ISBN13: 9781600854910
Publisher: Taunton Press
Published: Oct 23 2012
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.50 Width: 8.40 Depth: 10.70
Language: English
The definitive guide to Universal Design. Create beautiful, comfortable, and functional spaces that are safe and accommodating for every person, regardless of age, ability, or life stage.

A truly great home is one that adapts as life changes. The Accessible Home moves beyond basic compliance to embrace Universal Design--a philosophy that results in seamless spaces easier to navigate and more enjoyable for everyone.

This comprehensive resource is essential for anyone planning a renovation, building a new home, or committed to allowing loved ones to comfortably age in place.

This book provides the practical, detailed guidance necessary to make your home function efficiently for maximum independence. It covers:

  • Whole-House Mobility: Expert strategies for optimizing layouts, floor transitions, and circulation paths, including essential information on ramp placement, stair lifts, and appropriate door widths.
  • Key Room Functionality: Detailed plans for creating truly accessible kitchens and bathrooms, including specialized fixtures, adjustable-height counters, roll-in showers, and easy-access storage solutions.
  • Aesthetic Integration: Techniques for incorporating necessary features--such as grab bars, accessible hardware, and lighting controls--so they blend beautifully and enhance the overall design of your home.
  • Long-Term Value: Guidance on smart home technology integration and making cost-effective choices that ensure your home provides lasting independence and adaptability.

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