There are several changes to take into account if you are updating a home into a house that’s friendly for seniors. Form bathroom fixtures to new kitchen upgrades that are senior friendly, you need to do it right. Here are some novel ideas to help you prepare for this home remodel.
In an ideal world, a senior will live in a single story house without any rise entry or maybe in a mansion that has a functioning elevator. Many of us do not live in that perfect world.
Home Remodel Tips To Make Your Home Safe and Convenient
The pathway into several houses has uneven surfaces and cracked sidewalks, which create danger zones. Reconstruct and repave the level, smooth surfaces for better and easier movability.
You should consider adding a non slip flooring in the entryway inside your home. You must also add a non slip strip or maybe scuff the surface to encourage improved footing. Fix cracked or uneven areas on the pathway towards the house. If you could, make a no-rise entry using ramps. If you need to have stairs, you should install rails on both sides of the stairs. They must be a minimum of 1.5 inch in diameter to cater to aging grips. Improve the stair visibility by making use of contract strips at the bottom or top of the stairs. There should also be color contrasts between the rises and treads on stairs.
Convert Entryways Into Safe Zones For The Elderly.
Multitasking is never a good thing when it comes to home improvement. Make an area for your packages and bundles for both inside and outside your house. Be sure to use the surface when coming and then going so your hands are kept free as well as your balance high. There should also be at least a single covered entryway into the house. You want at least one place that’s totally protected from the elements.
Kitchen Remodel
Seniors deserve a kitchen that is functional. The kitchen remodel must prevent crouching and bending, and boost accessibility. If you could boost the aesthetics as well then that’s a plus.
Always remember that manual dexterity decreases as you grow older. So be sure that during a home remodel Myrtle Beach, the kitchen appliances work for the senior who will be living in the house and not the other way around. Install kitchen appliances with controls that are simple to use and easy to read controls and interface. Go for a wall or side swing oven for easier access to the oven and to make sure that seniors do not need to lift heavy objects over the hot door. Another wonderful addition are microwave drawers for easier access.
It is also ideal to install an open shelving design for better and easier access to items that are commonly used. You should consider converting to glass cabinet doors for your kitchen remodel Myrtle Beach so your loved one could to find what they need easily. Insulate all hot water pipes that are exposed and install faucets that are pedal controlled for easier use.
Call Keystone General Contracting if you need expert help in remodeling your home.
Keystone General Contracting
Myrtle Beach, SC
(843) 465-0685
https://www.keystonegeneralcontracting.com
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