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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
