Our custom-built abode is a"lifelong housing certified"home.
One-Story Living
We worked with W.L.
Three additional rooms can be used as a bedroom, a home office or den.
The Entrance
The threshold of our home’s no-step entry is less than a half-inch high.
Wide halls (at right) and an open floor plan allow for easy mobility inside.
Windows throughout our house are wide and lower to the floor for increased visibility to the outdoors.
This photo shows our dining areas.
There’s a 5-foot turning radius between the island and the range.
Easy-Access Cabinetry
Kitchen drawers are easier to reach, see into and organize than lower-level cabinets.
These drawers are strong enough to hold heavy pots and pans, dishes, platters and more.
Useful Storage and Utilities
The kitchen pantry has a wide door and plenty of reachable shelves.
The raised, front-loading washer and dryer are easy to access.
A motion sensor provides hands-free lighting.
The Master Bedroom
The bedroom fits a king size bed without limiting mobility.
Light switches are “rocker” style, which are easier to use.
The shower contains a grab bar and dual showerhead with a hand-held spray.
The space is roomy enough for a shower seat if one is needed.
The master closet is reached through an easy-pull 36" pocket door beyond the vanity area.
The guest bath (right) has grab bars near the toilet and tub.
Storage cabinets and a wall mount for garden tools keeps clutter to a minimum.
The doorway into the house is 36" wide and step-free.
The Backyard
Our 650-square-foot covered patio is accessible through three no-step French doors.
The patio surface is stained concrete.
Our Lifelong Home!
With smart design, a housecanbe a home for life.
Slideshow originally published January 2015, republished May 2021
