Aging in Place
Plan ahead so your home supports you now and later. Diana listens first, shares practical options, and shapes a plan that fits your style, budget, and timeline.
Many of the best design choices also make daily life easier without calling attention to themselves. If comfort, access, or future needs come up, Diana talks through quiet changes that blend into the design. You decide what feels right and when.
What this looks like in real homes
Bathroom
Curbless showers with clean lines
A simple bench or ledge
Grab points that match your hardware
Handheld shower you can reach
Kitchen
Drawer banks in base cabinets
Task lighting where you work
Single lever faucet
Handheld shower you can reach
Entry and paths
Smooth thresholds at doors
Better lighting on steps and walks
A handrail where it helps
A small bench and hooks at the door
These are good design choices at any age. They simply make each day easier.
A message from Diana…
I started this business because I enjoy collaborating with clients to design solutions for unique situations. With decades of experience in remodeling, most of my clients are looking for a beautiful design, where function and practicality is integrated into the process.
I feel that with some thoughtful planning, even before retirement, many can avoid facing a lack of options by putting their own goals in place as they age with grace and dignity.
I envision a better way to live in our own spaces, our own neighborhoods and communities. We can try to stay one step ahead of those unpredictable situations with plan A, B and C. Emergencies happen to all of us in life, but when it comes to aging, we can try to avoid letting abrupt circumstances dictate our lifestyle.
In today's market we are facing:
1) Expensive retirement facilities that work best for the very wealthy or those on Medicaid
2) Big money to buy in, if you have the resources
3) Feeling alone and displaced when you need your home the most
4) The feeling of loss of community and control over your own environment
5) Population out-pacing demand
6) Home modifications (that fit your “future” needs) are a fraction of the cost of moving into an assisted care facility
Be Pro-Active
• Let’s brainstorm about your goals and best options, and plan from there
• People will begin to “future plan” (similar to college planning) for a better quality of later life
• Remodel now, with purpose - for future needs. This saves money and hassle in the long run
• Allows for more time to adapt to the changes - Altering our space is usually hard to get used to, even when we want it
For adult children helping a parent
If you are supporting a parent, I can walk the home with you, note quick wins, and outline a phased plan that respects their wishes and budget. We can meet together or separately. Afterward you receive a simple summary you can share with family so everyone understands the next steps.
This training adds practical tools to my years of design and build experience. I offer options when they are helpful, not to label anyone.