Most homes are designed to the bare minimum when it comes to meeting accessibility standards. This is where a custom home can become the perfect solution for families that have a member with a disability.
Lions Den Construction has put together this guideline to show how a luxury custom-built home can be made to meet the needs of a particular disability. Custom Built Homes in Toronto are a great way to ensure that a home is liveable and practical for someone with a disability. Check out this guideline to see how accessibility can be implemented in a custom home project.
Wheelchair Accessible Kitchens
When you think of the average kitchen, you most likely will not picture someone in a wheelchair using it comfortably. Oftentimes, the walking space is too narrow, the countertops are too high, and the upper cabinets are impossible to reach. For this reason, working with the right custom home builder is essential. A custom builder can make a kitchen wheelchair accessible to give clients exactly the space and setup they need to live functionally and comfortably.
Accessible Bathroom Designs
Those who are disabled will need their bathroom to reflect the support they need. This can include mobility accessibility for wheelchairs, walkers, or rollators, as well as a safety tub, shower seat, pocket door, pedestal sink, etc. Additionally, grab bars and safety rails can be installed as well as non-slip mats and bright lighting. Together these features can create a safe space that will help someone who is disabled to be more independent.
Accessible Emergency Exits
For abled people, when it comes to emergency exits, most times a window, ladder, or stairs are available, making an emergency exit easy and seamless. However, when it comes to someone who is disabled, these options won’t work. For this reason, a custom-built home will allow one to design accessible emergency exits that can vastly improve safety in the event of a fire or other emergency. This includes adding doors and ramps where needed.
Accessible Outdoor Spaces
When one chooses to build a custom home, it doesn’t just end with the interior. A good construction team will help to create a comfortable outdoor space as well. A custom-accessible backyard is essential for someone who has a disability as it will help them get to do the things they love safely and functionally. This includes building a ramp where needed, installing a pool lift/ramp, putting handrails where needed, placing gardening at different levels, putting down non-slip decking, etc.
How We Can Help
Our team at Lions Den Construction specializes in creating custom homes for people with disabilities. Whether you are looking for a single-story design or a no-stop floor plan, our custom builders can create what will function best for you. Together let’s begin planning an accessible space and then our Home Interior Design in Toronto can come in to decorate. To book your custom home consultation, give our team a call today at (416) 893-8318.
