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Embarking on a kitchen remodel project is a big decision to take. The journey involves many decisions and considerations, and also it may be a journey that you may take once or twice in your life. The look, style, and functions of your home are the drivers for your kitchen designs. Prepare yourself for the future so the self will thank you for your remodel plans. Many people are choosing to stay in their homes for a longer period. Alternatively, some are moving in with their family members instead of moving into a retirement community or assisted living. Remodelling your kitchen and your bathroom with the goal of aging in place can help you and your loved ones remain comfortable and safe where they live.
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Design Your Kitchen for Aging in Place
Keep the Sink Close to the Stove
As we age, it's hard on our arms and backs to carry big pots full of water from the cooktop; if any spills on the way, it becomes a slipping hazard. Keep your sink close to your hub, but make sure to leave the countertop in between so that if you're forced to hold a pot, then it is comfortable because you can't find a place to set it down.
Placing the Microwave or Above the Counter Height
Whether your microwave is free-standing or built-in, having it at the counter height is the best way for your back since it minimises bending and reaching above your shoulders
Brighten Up Your Space
Adding more and better lighting is a key update for getting your kitchen ready for aging in place. Bringing in a mix of natural and artificial light will create a strong balance of light in your space. Be mindful of task lighting in your room. Task lighting focuses on a particular area to provide targeted illumination for specific tasks as opposed to ambient lighting, which is a general light. Task lighting can be installed above the countertops, near the sink, above the kitchen island, etc. Adding under cabinet lights will dramatically transform visibility and functionality in your kitchen for better aging in place.
Choose Drawers, Not Doors
The best part about the drawers is that they display all your flatware and utensils at once, which allows for easy grabbing. You don't have to get on your knees and peer into the back of the cabinets to see what is available.
OCEAN BLACK SLATE
£276.20
Ocean Black Slate is an extremely durable Slate Stone. Their amazing black slate stone with a clouded pattern. It is not completely black, but its dingy black slate can be an extraordinary choice for commercial, residential, and industrialized projects. The… read more
PIETRA CARDOSO SLATE
£363.28
Pietra Cardoso Slate is a dark grey natural stone with a hint of blue. This laminated Slate is available in 30mm thickness and the satin finish lends this timber a sleek and unobtrusive air suitable to any interior decor. Here… read more
ITALIAN BLACK SLATE
£289.70
Italian black Slate's dark grey/black look is renowned for being consistent and stunning. Among the many uses for natural Slate are roofing, flooring, kitchen countertops and islands, wall cladding, snooker tables, tombstones, fire hearths, ornamentation, and even tub and shower… read more
Remodelling Your Kitchen Style for Aging in Place:
Heating and Cooling
Regardless of the temperature in the rest of the room, work in the kitchen style can quickly raise the heat. Make sure there is an easily accessible thermostat in the kitchen so that the temperature can be easily adjusted if heaving cooking makes the kitchen hot. This will help to eliminate the possibility of lightheadedness or fainting that may occur from overheating or heat exhaustion.
Doors
These traditional candles are usually not very convenient for aging homeowners. AD-shaped handles, also known as the D handle or a loop handle, give you a better grip and should be used on all the doors in the kitchen style, including cabinet doors, appliance doors, and doors that lead into the room.
Countertops
As you change out your counters for an aging in place residence, Keep an eye on the accessibility and function as you choose your new configurations. Go for a Granite or Quartzite countertop for some durability and elegant stone that lasts longer, also withstands heat, and is waterproof. The standard height of countertops is 36 inches, and the other level, at 30 inches, makes room for people who would rather sit than stand.
AZUL DO MAR QUARTZITE
£611.00
Azul Do Mar Quartzite is a stunning blue base slab with a mix of white and brown. It is destined to make any space beautiful. This slab is meant to give your home or office a dazzling look. This stylish… read more
PARADISO BASH GRANITE
£325.88
Paradiso Bash is a blue granite with veins of black and grey throughout its surface. The blue granite quarried from India. The elegant looking granite can be complemented with grey and brown cabinets. Bosh Paradiso is the other name for… read more
TAJ MAHAL QUARTZITE
£632.60
Taj Mahal is an ivory-white quartzite with cream and brown veining. The name Taj Mahal comes from the iconic historical monument Taj Mahal in India. The monument and the quartzite share the same ivory-white colour. It is very well suited… read more
Aging in Place; Senior Friendly Kitchen for Your Future:
Add Some Extra Lighting
With your kitchen, aging in place kitchen style benefits from a combination of natural and artificial lighting sources. What is the difference? Aging in place kitchen lighting designs is the location of lights as well as the type of switches used. It is smart to capture as much natural light as possible from the windows both in the kitchen and in the adjacent rooms or skylights in the ceiling. This should be made particular in under the cabinets and in the pantries for aging in place.
Make Your Lighting Accessible
You'll want to ensure that the light switches, both for the general and spotlighting, should be easily accessible for aging in place. Usually, this means placing them at every point in the kitchen. If you want to have automated switches or remote-controlled ones that turn on every time you enter the room, then definitely go for it.
Avoid Narrow Spaces
One of the best ways to make your kitchen friendly for every place of life is to ensure that all the spaces are easily navigated.
INDIGO QUARTZ
£334.25
Indigo quartz countertops are quickly becoming an unmistakably traditional shading choice. Indigo quartz looks fantastic in both contemporary and classic kitchen designs, It also has a light grey base with white Veins. It can be used indoorsGrey quartz veined with… read more
MOCHA QUARTZ
£300.50
Mocha Quartz is a stunning, long-lasting quartz material that is inspired by the looks of Mocha marble. It has a brown face which is detailed with a golden-white vein pattern that adds dimension. It can be used to design your… read more
BOTTICINO QUARTZ
£334.25
Botticino Quartz has been manufactured to mimic Botticino Classico, one of the highest quality Italian marbles. It has a luxurious look with a series of gold stripes and veins on a beige base that combines seamlessly to produce a plain… read more
Make Sure to Have a No- Slip Flooring
Making kitchen floors No- slip is important. A good kitchen floor shouldn't have any level changes either in the kitchen space itself or in the thresholds between the rooms. Additionally, it's smart to have Travertine-honed flooring as it is slip-resistant and does not age. Work-tops have ample stone collections that are long-lasting and durable, so choose one and install it right away!
Remove the Sharp Edges
One of the easiest ways to reduce kitchen hazards is to round the edges of countertops. You can go with Rolled edges that don't cause skin breaks and bruises, whereas it gives you a soft edge that makes the bumps less of an issue. For more stone edges ideas contact the above mentioned contact information and book yours slot today! Happy to serve you!!
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