Trendy is not always timeless when it comes to home culture, especially when her joints do not agree. While your younger thing has loved the idea of slim, hand -free cupboards or a dramatic floating staircase, you will thank you all the knees, hips and peace of mind that will thank you for the selection of the function of fashionable fashion.
“Many of the most beautiful modern design features are not built for long -term practicality,” says Gemma Hobb, a Sotheby based in Calgary. “The functionality of a house has to develop with its inmates.”
If you are over 60 years old and plan to stay in your house in the long run, you should avoid these 7 trends for home culture as part of the renovation work.
1. Hand-free and push-to-open cabinets
Handle -free cupboards in your house may look slim, but (in the truest sense of the word) can be pain if you have to deal with mobility. (Photo on Getty Images)
Imagine the following: You try to grab your coffee cup out of the upper closet, but your arthritis flaked. These hand -free cupboards suddenly become their worst enemy. Push-to-open mechanisms require precise pressure and skill, which is exactly the kind of movement that becomes more difficult with age. Traditional handles and buttons? They are not just reliable workhorses; They offer better leverage and are gentle for aging joints.
2. Ultra depth lower cabinets without excerpt
Hobb recommends pulling drawers or lazy Susans to keep the essential kitchens within reach. (Photo on Getty Images)
Deep basic cabinets can maximize storage, but they also maximize frustration if you crawl around the kitchen floor and look for a pot you need. Objects disappear into black holes in black holes. Your knees will protest. Smart solution? Extract drawers and lazy Susans who bring everything into the range.
This article only serves for information purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical specialist before getting involved in physical activity or making changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle.
3 .. floating stairs with minimal railings
Floating stairs are beautiful. Secure? Not so much. (Photo on Getty Images)
Add it – these are breathtaking. But are you safe? Not even nearby. Open profiles become foot traps, and these hardly any railings offer as much support as a gentle suggestion. “Comfort, security and lightness of everyday life become top priorities for aging homeowners,” notes Hobb. Your stairs should support you and not an obstacle course.
4. Excessively complex home automation systems
Smart Home Systems may promise comfort, but hobb says that there are disadvantages. (Photo on Getty Images)
Smart Homes promises comfort, but what happens if the technology outsmarts it? WLAN crashes, apps freeze and suddenly you cannot switch on a simple light. Touch -activated taps are insane when dealing with tremors or reduced skill. Sometimes the most demanding solution is the easiest. A regular light switch never needs software update.
5. High gloss floors and surfaces
High -gloss floors may look good, but it can make your home in danger. (Photo on Getty Images)
High-gloss floors, worktops and closet doors shimmer like mirrors in design magazine and you can turn your home into an ice rink. They are waiting for slippers and also show every fingerprint, water and dust particles. Matt surfaces are not only safer; They are much more forgive for daily life.
6. Sunken living room and random steps
Sunken living room come back in a large way for 2025. For aging homeowners, the trouble predominates the style. (Photo on Getty Images)
Do you remember, as a sunken living room – also called conversation pits – were the height of the sophistication? Today's version contains random decorative steps that are scattered over open concept areas. These unexpected changes to the level are from triggering that are disguised as design elements. Your peripheral vision may not be what it used to be and these subtle changes in height can be unprepared. If you hold on with you, contrasting adhesive tape on step edges and excellent lighting are not negotiable.
7. Bathroom without grave rods or tub options
A walk -in shower may look slim and stylish, but Hobb says that a poorly designed bathroom for aging residents can lead to major problems. (Photo on Getty Images)
The minimalist bathroom aesthetics has banished tombers as “institutional” and eliminated the tubs as “outdated”. Big mistake.
“A badly designed bathroom can quickly become one of the most dangerous rooms in the house,” warns Hobb. “Fortunately, most problems can be treated proactively by intelligent design.”
Modern grave bars are delivered in slim surfaces that complement each design system. They are security features, no eyesore. As far as the tubs are concerned, soaking for the aging of joints can be therapeutic, not to mention some people for a long time.
Conclusion: Plan for your future self
“In my experience, simplicity, security and low maintenance are what agreed buyers appreciate the most,” explains Hobb. Here, however, the thing is: This does not mean that your home must look like a medical facility or a sacrificial style for the functional style. It is about making clever decisions that you will serve beautifully for decades.
For those who are willing to pursue a comprehensive approach for the design of aging, you should follow a security checklist for aging in this area. The guidelines of the Canada government offer an excellent scaffolding that covers everything from outdoor lighting and safe railings to proper characteristics and considerations for fire security. It is a room-for-room rating that you can use to identify potential problems before becoming problems.
Your future self will thank you that you have thought forward. The most constant design trend of all enables you to live comfortably, safely and independently in your own home as long as possible. Because the best kind of home design is not only stylish; It is worth living for life.
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