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Wall Ovens – Easy open doors

Last year Bosch introduced its Benchmark Series double and single wall ovens available with either left or right-hand side-opening door options.    These side-opening door wall ovens have been popular in Europe for some time now and are gaining popularity.   Mounting these ovens at just the right height for the user provides the perfect ergonomic solution to assist with cooking and…

Downsizing for Seniors or a choice to Assisted Living Situations

Enjoying their day in a quiet park setting   Contributing author: Mike Longsdon; Edited by: Peggy White Golden, ASID It’s not easy to accept all of the complications associated with older age. Whether problems are mental or physical, most seniors face a point where it is not possible to continue living in their home especially…

How Lighting Can Help Seniors Age in Place Safely

Contributed by Kent Elliot, (AtHomeAging.info), edited by Peggy Golden, ASID For many seniors, finding a way to age in place safely and comfortably is extremely important. Being able to stay in your own home as long as possible for those who have lived in the same place for years, represents independence and the ability to…

5 Family Friendly Kitchen Design Ideas

Contributed by Matt Lee, edited by Peggy Golden Are you looking for a new home for your family? Perhaps your current kitchen is not family friendly and you can’t spend as much time in the kitchen as you would like with your children.  Are you expecting and looking at babyproofing or remodeling your kitchen before…

Bathroom Remodeling, Elegant Powder Room Transformed; Fairfax, VA

Transformed in just under 1 month's time - Blue and White Powder Room with custom marble vanity, floor tiles, beadboard wainscoting, crown molding, glass tile backsplash, new wall sconces and mirror.  Elegant Blue Glass Vessel Sink started the design scheme.  Marble floor tile pattern is detailed with satin nickel 2" x 2" accent tiles adding more character…

Arcadian Lighting presents: Interiors For Seniors

Arcadian Lighting presents: Interiors For Seniors   Great article reviewing Interiors for Seniors room design elements and nice lighting.  Pictures are stunning. Accessible Living Design and Aging in Place floor transition ideas. Aging in Place professional for assisting with older parents home living spaces.  We evaluate individual needs for height, reach and mobility distances.  Kitchen and…

Wood Floors – for Kitchens now being seen in Bathrooms

  We are often asked what flooring to install in Kitchens and our recommendation is that the flooring of choice for over 15 years along the Northeast corridor is wood flooring.  Wood floors provide a warmth in appearance and texture, are easy to clean and if you drop something it may not break and most important they…

Custom Kitchen Design and Planning

Custom Kitchen Design & Planning

Modern, contemporary kitchen with classic white cabinetry. Double height wall cabinets create the illusion of a taller than standard 8′-0″ ceiling height. Sophisticated lighting design provides for glare free worksurfaces and dimming allows controlled light levels with energy savings. Lighted accent shelves add interest without the dust build up behind the glass doors. Picture perfect for today’s living spaces.

Aging in Place and Universal Design Ideas

The latest buzz with the 1st wave of the baby boomer generation just turning 65 revolves around our ever-growing Senior population and where they choose to live or retire as they grow older. Everywhere you look there are articles relating information on the care and home facilities for our aging parents. Today family members are scattered across…