The Ins And Outs Of Home Improvement
Great design is like a masterpiece, you know it when you see it.
But even if it's beautiful, an object is not well designed if
it's missing the most essential element: function.
The ever increasing attention to home products is reflected in a
growing trend of integrating pleasing design into every part of
the house, from showers to the kitchen sink. According to Mary
Jo Peterson, a design consultant and a veteran in home
improvement projects, consumers are demanding more style in
their homes. However they do not want to sacrifice ease of use,
either. Peterson points out that as baby boomers age, more
companies are designing home products that look great while
taking into account accessibility issues and the concept of
universal design.
Multitasking is all in a day's work in home improvement
projects, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling or a simple
mixing of colors. Decorating ideas are like magic tricks, you
just need to learn a few trade secrets and a bit of practice to
perfect it.
Installing products that add style to the home and that can also
adapt universally to owners' changing needs are vital factors
both in building and renovating a house. This will serve the
current occupants quite well and will also increase the house
value when the owner decides to resell.
Bathroom remodeling is a definite step in home improvement. If
we consider the amount of time we spend in this room, then this
is one space that we cannot afford to overlook. Think of it like
this, a decade from now will you be able to easily get in and
out of your current bathtub? Other bathroom designs that needs
further contemplating includes the height of the lavatory
countertop, as well as the space beneath and if it allows
legroom for a user in a wheelchair.
Universal design could also pay off in kitchen remodeling. The
kitchen is typically the most used room in a home, a place for
cooking, eating and spending time. As the heart of the home,
there are some interesting alternatives for kitchen that go well
beyond the norm. Planning for a variety of counter heights to
add function is fast becoming a trend in kitchen redesign. A lot
of new kitchens features two or sometimes even three different
counter heights, a working area for someone who is seated,
another at normal height and the third one is at bar height
which is suitable for a taller person.
In kitchen redesign, appliances are also beginning to address
universal design issues. For instances dishwashers that can be
installed in drawers and under counter refrigerators add a
contemporary impression as well as for easy access.
The primary objective of universal design is not only to add
style and elegance to your home, but to make your life easier
and ultimately turning your home into a more comfortable place
to live.