With home decor and design being so popular as the seasons change and as each year brings in new potential styles, it is apparent that being able to keep up with the latest trends is necessary for all homeowners. One of the recently emerging styles that pertains to home design is that of the inclusive design, which has been difficult for newcomers to master, but can do so by simply paying attention to the smaller details.
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- When people think of design that is accessible, what they remember are the winding ramps and institutional, impersonal designs of public spaces that are incongruous with residential buildings.
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- Derek and LeAnne Lavender who suffered a motorcycle accident discovered that a lot of homes built in the 80s do not satisfy their need for accessibility.
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- When Architect Neal Schwarz was tasked with building a home for an elderly with a wheelchair, the new solution was a garage that connected to the guesthouse.
“At its core, accessibility is about catering to the needs of anyone who lives, visits, or uses a space—viewed under this light, universal design is just like any other design problem out there, and can indeed result in beautiful, creative, uplifting homes.“
Read more: https://www.dwell.com/article/modern-accessible-home-ideas-bd25d17d
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