I was working with a client not long ago who afforded me one of those "epiphany" moments. We were diligently rearranging her kitchen because she felt it difficult to work in. She said she could not find the things she needed when she needed them, items were scattered about and nothing seemed to have any order. Once we reorganized everything, she …
Minor Bathroom Remodel for Safety
How can a minor bathroom remodel improve bathing safety? In today’s society, aging in place is becoming easier than ever. A few modifications to some of the rooms in a home can make it both a comfortable and safe place to age. Many new products are on the market to make rooms such as bathrooms much safer. Most modifications require a bathroom …
Whole House Transformation into Universal Design Solution: Russ Glickman
Kathleen was injured in a car accident about 1 year before. Her house was far from accessible. An ugly platform lift up 5' to the front stoop was an eyesore to the block and it was improperly installed requiring her to turn 90 degrees before exiting onto the porch. She used the living room for her hospital bed which offered no privacy, was an …
Howard Chermak – Elderly Parents Bathroom Remodel
The challenge was creating a home for our clients' elderly parents. Solutions began with a wheelchair ramp from the exterior to allow ease of access. Two interior areas of the home were significantly changed to meet the needs of the client’s father’s limited vision and her mother’s limited mobility.  One area created an outside entrance, a …
Universal Kitchen Remodeling: Kerrie Kelly Design Lab
The goal of this Rocklin, California universal kitchen remodeling project was to create a kitchen with not only features that were usable to all ages, but appealed to all ages visually. As a remodel, the homeowners wanted rich color, layered light and accessibility. This universal kitchen remodeling project includes rollouts were added to …
Kitchen Remodel Granite Bay: Kerrie Kelly Design Lab
The goal for this kitchen remodel, Granite Bay, CA, was to create a distinctive looking Universal Design kitchen for all members of the family; a gathering place. This house was a part of the DIY’s House Crasher’s TV show. The entire kitchen was gutted and everything in it was replaced new. Pulls were added to cabinetry, as well as …