Designing a Home for the Years Ahead COMFORT, SAFETY, AND STYLE FOR AGING IN PLACE
For many homeowners, the decision eventually comes: stay in the home you love —or sell and downsize to something easier to manage. Some imagine moving into a retirement community with built-in conveniences. Others picture welcoming grandchildren into the same sunny kitchen for decades to come. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there is a growing movement that makes staying put far more practical—and beautiful—than ever before: aging in place design. When approached thoughtfully, it blends timeless style with smart, discreet modifications that keep you safe, independent, and comfortable for years to come.
Real estate agents help clients navigate this exact decision, guiding them toward resources and experts who can either prepare their current home for the years ahead or find a new property that already meets those needs. Bonnie J. Lewis, founder of her Scottsdale- based interior design firm and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), is one of those trusted experts. She believes the key is planning ahead—well before you think you need to—so changes feel like natural upgrades rather than urgent compromises.
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