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INCLUSIVE DESIGN IS FOR EVERYONE Why you should include it in your next remodel. BY JARED CHEVRAUX
When I speak with my peers in the home access world, we all agree this niche is still in its infancy. The need for inclusive design is growing, and, thankfully, more design and construction professionals are recognizing that need every day. The disciplines of inclusive design will be as ubiquitous as green building in the next three to five years. Now is a great time to incorporate it in your next home project. — JARED CHEVRAUX
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hile the market for Living in Place and accessible remodeling continues to grow, let’s not ignore the crossover appeal inclusive design has for all people – regardless of their mobility needs. Home access is the foundation of my business, and it’s where I carved my niche in the industry. In fact, our showroom was designed with accessibility at its core and aptly named the Home Access Design Studio. What surprises most people is that up to half of our clients come to us looking for a typical kitchen or bath remodel, without any accessibility needs on their wish list. They come to our showroom because our designs are on trend and our work is consistently high quality – the expected value propositions of a remodeling client. I use that as an opportunity to teach what inclusive design means and why it makes sense to incorporate it into any project we take on. The idea is to design a space that does more than just meet the current needs of the people living there. In this article, I will highlight some of my favorite design features.
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