Accessibility remodeling projects are surging in 2024. In fact, these are among the most popular projects to take on. This is smart because you never know when you may need your home to be more accessible for those who might have trouble moving around the home. We get older faster than we expect, relatives come to live with us, and/or an unforeseen injury can necessitate such changes. This doesn’t mean we have to move from our family homes, where all of our memories and sentimental moments are stored. We now have the ability to improve accessibility in multi-story homes so that we can stay right where we are!

Accessibility in Multi-Story Homes

One option is to move entirely. Pack up your things and opt for a single-story home to make life easier. But we have access to features these days that can allow for enhanced accessibility in multi-story homes that allow us to remain where we’re already comfortable. Moving isn’t always the most practical option. Here are some solutions for every floor:

• Level Floors – Your home may have floors that are of different levels for different rooms, which makes it dangerous, or impossible, for a wheelchair to move between rooms. These can be leveled by working with a professional!
• Chair Lift – Also called a stair lift, they make these straight or curved so that you can find the one that best fits your staircase. This makes it easier for someone with limited mobility to go up and down the stairs.
• Residential Elevator – One of the best ways to increase accessibility in multi-story homes is to install an in-home elevator. Things can be carried between levels, and the wheelchair can go along, too.
• Wheelchair Ramps – These are handy both outside and inside. Many times, there are stairs that lead up to the porch or deck of a home that can be replaced with ramps to make movement easier. Sometimes, this can be done inside the home to replace stairs, too.
• Grab Bars – These are essential for accessibility in multi-story homes, but also in single-story homes. They should be installed anywhere in the home that could use a little extra help with footing. You can even place them along staircases to help guide you up the stairs.
• ADA-Approved Showers & Kitchen Appliances – The kitchen and bathroom are the least accessible rooms in a home, and you can remedy this with lower countertops, pull-out shelves, and a bench and grab bar in the shower.

Taylor Made Can Help with Accessibility Remodeling Goals

Taylor Made Custom Contracting is your best source for home remodeling in the Baltimore, MD area. We offer award-winning services for additions, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, aging-in-place projects, and much more. In addition, decades of experience in the industry make us uniquely qualified to handle any challenge. Our clients can truly feel confident choosing us every time. To schedule a consultation for your dream remodeling project, contact us today through our website here or give us a call at (410) 557-0322. We can’t wait to hear about your home remodeling ideas!