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Transitioning Your Home as You Age

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Anyone born during the years 1946 to 1964 is considered a Baby Boomer. Baby Boomers make up nearly 20% of the U.S. population. In fact, they got their unique name from the significant amount of them born after World War 2 and the 1960s. And if you do the math, Baby Boomers are currently 56 to 74 years old.

With Baby Boomers being in the retirement age bracket, remodels can be an ideal choice for many of them. In fact, there are several remodeling features that Baby Boomers favor due to their functionality and ease-of-use. Some may even find it to be the perfect time in their lives to transition their homes for their new retirement lifestyle.

To help your home grow with you, ICC Home wants to create a seamless transition for Baby Boomers. This process begins with remodeling various areas of your home. The different areas will need to be focused on safety, functionality, ease-of-use, and efficiency. With all of these factors in mind, ICC Home has put together five remodeling projects for aging in place. Let’s take a look!

Comfortability

As we age, we may have the occasional accidental slip or fall. Much like with children, it can be important to create a soft barrier for any accidental falls. Since the word accidental is operative here, we believe that you can never be too careful. That is why we recommend carpeting for Baby Boomers. It is soft enough to act as a barrier between a fall while being slip-resistant to help prevent the fall in the first place. Plus, you can even incorporate carpet in areas like your kitchen and bathroom through the use of area rugs.

Accessibility

Most seniors will agree that their bathroom‘s accessibility needs assistance. If you are planning on staying in the same home as you age, you can make some customizable updates to your bathroom. These updates will help you move throughout your bathroom with comfort and ease. They can include:

  • Grab Bars Next to Bathtub
  • Comfort-Height Toilets
  • Walk-in Bathtubs
  • Curbless Shower Systems
  • Additional Lighting

Mobility

If mobility is your issue, you will want to take a look at the flooring in your bathroom. In general, the bathroom can be a hazardous area for accidental falls. While carpet cannot be installed in bathrooms, you can incorporate slip-resistant tiles. These tiles help give you more traction on your floors. Plus, you can incorporate area rugs throughout your design for additional comfort.

Practicality

While the kitchen may not be the first place to come to mind, it is important to transition your kitchen as you age. There are simple upgrades that you can make that will make life a little easier. These upgrades include:

  • Shallow Sink Basins
  • A Microwave at Countertop Height
  • Increasing Your Amount of Drawers
  • Eliminating Barriers and Trip Hazards
  • Installing Slip-Resistant Tiles

Affordability

If you are looking for a slip-resistant floor for your kitchen and bathroom and do not want to go the ceramic tile/natural stone route, luxury vinyl can be an excellent option. It provides a slip-resistant, water-resistant, and durable surface that is perfect for bathrooms and kitchens alike. Plus, you can get the authentic look of hardwood or tile for a great price.

Like we previously mentioned, at ICC Home, we want to help you transition your space as you age. Be sure to visit our showroom to view our beautiful room scenes and talk to one of our sales representatives about your needs. We look forward to working with you!

The Design Process and What to Expect

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Beginning the design process can seem a little intimidating at first, but it is a new opportunity to express yourself through design.  Whether you are redesigning, renovating or building a home from scratch, every design comes with its own set of circumstances. That is why it is essential to approach every design with an organized game plan for a successful finished product.  Unfortunately, failing to plan can sometimes lead to unpreparedness and interruptions.  Our team is dedicated to creating a pain-free process to help transform your home and bring your dream oasis to life.  To help you stay prepared, here is everything you need to know when beginning the design process: 

Envision

What do you want your design to say?  Are you aiming for a comfortable oasis to entertain guests or chic and sleek fixtures to make your guests “ooh and ahh.” Simply put, at ICC Home, we want to bring your dreams to life.  To help our expert sales staff fully grasp what you want to accomplish, we recommend bringing in some of your favorite ideas. You can explore our showroom or create a mood board to gain inspiration and gather ideas you want to incorporate in your design.  You can create a mood board digitally by saving pictures or pinning ideas you are looking to replicate.  Just be sure to find designs that feel tailored and expressive of you because the environment you create is a reflection of yourself.

Establish and Adapt

Next, you will want to establish a style you are looking to create.  There are hundreds of design themes to use as references (Minimalism, Art Deco, Rustic, Modern, etc.).  Create a budget and establish what the room’s purpose will be.  After, you will want to find products that create your atmosphere and reestablish your purpose.  But no need to worry, because we will help guide you in selecting the perfect colors, materials, flooring, cabinets, and more.  

As a reminder, some products may not work in every atmosphere so you may need to adapt some planning.  For example, you may not be able to put hardwood over a slab or knock down a support wall.  Adapting your vision to work with your home’s blueprint and architecture can be an essential part of the design process.

Transform and Create

Next, in the process, we will begin to create and transform your home. By providing a one-stop-shop, we hope to create a smooth design process and keep you updated along the way.  We understand that the remodeling process can be stressful, but we will create a pleasant experience with an expert team.  Bringing your dreams to life is our goal.

This simple three-step process is all it takes.  So, start collecting ideas today, and envision your dream home.  Let us establish the plans together as we transform your home into a paradise.