09/28/2026
Often when accessibility or aging-in-place get discussed outside of the lens of an interior designer, many people know it as feeling ostracizing, humiliating, institutional or even not being actually functional for the end user.
When designing this addition with the intent of the clients using the space as they grow older, our top priority was making every feature as functional as possible, while not sacrificing any aesthetics.
Aging-in-place design should allow for as much autonomy as is feasible for the people inhabiting the space. Design features should absolutely follow ADA codes, but also be intentional & considered from the perspective of the end user. No one looks forward to losing their independence when mobility becomes more challenging or a task that used to be so simple turns into a major hurdle in daily life; Ensuring little pockets of normalcy remain can really help in feeling like a client isn’t an alien in their own space.
An interior designer’s job is to meld beautiful design with the function that each client needs, especially when it comes to the safety & comfort of the end user. Your home is not meant to be a museum, it is meant to be a sanctuary that serves your lifestyle.
