A major factor in planning a retirement home is for it to enable independent living which Universal Design does by providing friendly and functional living environments that work for today and tomorrow – and not just for those with physical limitations. Some of the obvious and easy features Topsider can incorporate into your house design are these:
- Single level patio home designs.
- Open living floor plans.
- Elevators in multi-level homes.
- Wide hallways and doors.
- Large bathrooms with walk-in tubs and handicap sizing.
- Wheelchair accessible kitchens and bathrooms.
- Cabinets and pantry storage areas with pull-out and pull-down shelving.
- Multi-level food prep areas.
- Remote controlled windows and blinds.
- Multi-tier closets with wide aisles.