What You Should Know about Universal Design
Designing with the principles of Universal Design ensures people of all ages and abilities can feel safe and comfortable in their homes. Universal Design is sometimes associated with aging in place or accommodating someone who has physical challenges. The broader scope of Universal Design involves creating environments that can be used by everyone, regardless of age or abilities.
Universal Design is smart, common sense design, good for everyone. It is about having a home you do not ever have to change, no matter your age or abilities. While it can include someone using a walker or wheelchair, it can also include someone carrying a full basket of laundry down a hallway. It takes into consideration a mom who wants to cook dinner while helping her children with homework.
In the kitchen, products such as microwave and dishwasher drawers, drawers instead of hinged doors with shelves, and appliances with doors that swing left or right, rather than down, enhance functionality for everyone. Levers for faucets and doors are easier to use because you do not have to grab them. Wide hallways and doorways are easier for everyone to navigate. Wall hung vanities and toilets offer several benefits related to function as well as being easier to clean.
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