To continue on yesterdays post, there are many factors that contribute to the special needs of interior design, one of which was discussed in my last post. Another special need in the interior design industry is aging in place. Now I'm going to be honest, I didn't exactly know what this meant when I read it but I had somewhat of an idea. Once I did some research, it made a lot of sense to me. The CDC describes aging in place as "the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level." If you think about it, the definition is quiet simple. For example, my family recently built a home. We designed the floor plan with the future in mind. My parents wanted this home to be there last so they built it so that when they get older they can still function in this home with ease. Things like lever handles instead of rounded knobs, entrance without stairs, and an open plan are some factors that a designer has to consider when designing a floor plan for a client. Below are some pictures to further visually explain aging in place.
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| Restroom Example |
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| Pull out cabinets for easy access |
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