Before you start your accessible remodeling project, it helps to learn more about safety and wellness design. Home construction and design have always been sensitive to safety issues, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added a layer of importance.
Consider these four growing trends in safety and wellness design when remodeling your home.
Smart Home Technology
Smart-home technology represents one of the largest growth areas for home safety. Evident in various features and areas, including front entryways, garage doors, kitchens, and bathrooms, smart home technology simplifies several health-related tasks, such as air and water filtration.
Try adding a smart thermostat as an excellent addition to your smart home system. For all-year comfort, a smart thermostat controls temperatures and air quality inside your residence. If you have an older family member, voice-activated lighting devices are a practical addition to your spaces. If you’re not always at home, you can manage them using a smartphone or tablet, which is convenient.
Outdoor Safety and Wellness
Having the opportunity to step outside your home and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature is a dream for many homeowners. If this appeals to you, consider outdoor living projects like patio or deck construction. You can add an outdoor kitchen and ample seating to share the space with guests or visiting family members. All these promote happiness and health while allowing you to spend more time outdoors with your loved ones.
Kitchen Safety Design
Some smart appliances can let you know if you have left a burner on. They also give you the option to turn it off from a distance. When used with induction cooktops, smart ventilation hoods remove smoke and gas and make the kitchen safer by pulling gases and odors out of the air. Smart faucets are also a great addition to kitchens because they don’t have knobs or levers that need to be touched, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses. Consider incorporating these smart features into your kitchen design before asking for a kitchen quote.
Bathroom Safety Design
Technology is used differently by people of different ages but is often used to make homes safer. There are more voice-controlled showers in bathrooms, which is good for safety. A virtual assistant like Alexa can help an older family member fill the tub or turn the shower on without having to lean over and risk falling. Grab bars, showers without curbs, tiles that don’t slip, wall-mounted toilets and antibacterial lights are all safety features to add to your bathroom. Popular features include touchless faucets, soap dispensers, and shower seats that automatically fold down.
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