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Home Layout Trends

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Multi-generational households are staging a comeback. Blame the health of the job market, the housing market, aging adults, returning kids or all of the above. Homes need to accommodate more people with different needs today than in the past, & they needs to be aesthetically pleasing.

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Desire for invisible disability friendly design. Kitchens are being used by more people with varying mobility & sensory abilities

Growing interest in by younger

consumers-they know what they want & where they want to live for a long, long time

 

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Kitchen Layout features that cater to the multi-generational trend include: Higher toe kicks Lower appliance installations Open knee spaces at the sink Variations on pullout shelving that fully extends to keep everything within reach Soft close drawers Motion in cabinetry is growing fast-with just a touch,

-drive hardware moves the drawers & doors for you

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Homes will be easier to move around in Comfortable for people of all ages & abilities

Tomorrow's smaller homes will have sliding doors, pocket doors, & other types of movable partitions to allow flexibility in living arrangements  

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Inclusive Design features likely to be included in the avg. home by 2015:

Zero-step entries

or wider hallways Ramps vs. stairs or both Seating in shower Stepless shower Non-slip floor surfaces Grab bars in bathroom-updated looks, now an accessory Accessible main floor half bath

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Products showcased at KBIS this year include:

Moen recognized that grab bars are smart for both aging adults and young kids. They worked with occupational & physical therapists to develop grab bars with good looks that integrate everyday functionality into their dual-purpose designs.

rods, shelves and toilet-tissue holders.

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Products showcased at KBIS this year include: Porcer showed a seated shower that is safe for seniors & children American Standard debuted solid-surface shower floors featuring a gradual slope leading to a trough drain

This high-end look offers a better layout for those with older vision. Kohler featured the Elevance Rising Wall Bath-an outer wall drops down for entry and exit, lowering with just five lbs. of force

-100 Washlet toilet has lever handles for ease of use

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