There’s a new trend in house design that is taking the world of interior decoration by storm, and it’s called ‘Aging in Place’. The term is used to describe the side of home design which deals with creating a home environment which is conducive to a person growing old in it. Here are some ideas based on the concept for home renovations in Edmonton:

1. Door Levers

Old age has many disadvantages, and one of the most common is arthritis. Because of the disease, holding doorknobs becomes can be painful. Replacing doorknobs with levers can help reduce the amount of gripping action required. The same can be done for cabinet doors, and any other part of the house which require knobs.

2. Lever Faucets

Just like with doorknobs, faucet knobs usually find the elderly at a disadvantage. Replacing them with lever faucets can help you avoid nasty accidents in the bathroom.

3. Touchless Faucets

A step up from lever faucets, although a more expensive choice, touchless faucets are a relatively recent innovation which eliminate the need for making contact with the faucet head at all. Not only does this reduce effort, but it also reduces the possibility of germs traveling from one party to another.

4. Curbless Showers

Curbs in the bathroom can be dangerous. If you need a walker or a wheelchair, or some other type of support, they become all the more inconvenient to navigate. Consider installing a gentle slop on the flat bathroom floor which will facilitate movement within the bathroom.

5. Bathroom Benches

Let’s continue with the theme of making the bathroom safer. No matter what your age or level of health, a bathroom bench can help make the experience of using the bathroom more convenient. You can rest your tired muscles while taking a shower and avoid straining yourself.

6. Grab Bars

Nasty falls on a slippery floor are an ever present danger in most bathrooms. If the user is old, enfeebled or simply lacks proper coordination skills, it can also result in a nasty fall. Installing grab bars in the shower can help prevent such an accident from occurring.

7. Railings

Steps are often the most dangerous parts of a house. A single misstep in the dark or when your attention is distracted, and suddenly you find yourself hurtling through space, to land in a heap at the bottom of the steps. You can reduce the risk of such an accident occurring to you or to your loved ones by installing railings next to steps, which will provide a firm grip for your support.

8. Smart Living

Technology is growing in leaps and bounds everyday, and your house appliances are capable of more independent action than ever. What this means for home renovations in Edmonton is that smart appliances can be installed that are programmed to perform their tasks with minimal assistance. In case something goes wrong or time runs out for a particular task the machines also issues a warning to the owner.

9. Elevators

An expensive choice for home renovations in Edmonton, but worth it for the elderly, and those who have a problem getting up and down stairs. There are a number of elevator options on the market which need not drain your resources too much and still provide quality service.

10. Pullout Cabinets

Not just for elderly home owners, pullout cabinets are designed to make access easier for every member of the household. In addition, they are a great way to save space and make the house look less cluttered while giving you the same storage options as regular cabinets.