Design

Aging in Style is good design for all. It is trans-generational and ‘visitable’ design – referring to someone who is not living in your home, but visiting your home.

Today, about half of all homeowners are age 50 or older. This is a group of 80 million people not to be ignored, as their numbers are growing by the thousands each day.

As baby boomers age, there is a heightened awareness of the importance of designing homes that will adapt to their changing needs. They require convenience, comfort and control of their lives with ease. Flexibility, one universal design principle, is just what boomers want to get lasting value for an uncertain future.

Wheelchair-friendly doorways and master suites on the first floor are examples of what is in demand in housing. Homes that incorporate universal design, sustainability and energy savings will lead the pack, and be the first to be shown and sold by realtors.

By creating environments that ensure safety and provide sensory and cognitive stimulations, Wings Design can help keep elderly persons healthier longer. As designers, we can help you consider how you feel with natural light all around, or the day you play too much tennis to climb the stairs. That is universal design.

Universal design is a best bet for a home that helps you age with dignity, respect and style. That is aging in place.