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TIME TO TALK: HOW TO DESIGN A UNIVERSAL LIVING ROOM 😃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How much living do you really do in your living room? If you answered ‘none’ then it might be time to think about how you can make your living room more user-friendly so that you can enjoy one of the most important spaces in your home. 😌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here are out top 3 tips on what to think about when designing a Universal living room:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🛠 Consider using furniture that is easy to move around the space. This way, you can re-decorate the room when you feel it’s time for a change. This will also help with cleaning and accessibility so make sure you avoid that super-heavy leather couch and trade it for a lightweight, sustainably sourced lounge suite that will stand the test of time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🛠 Incorporate smart alarms into your design. We say it all the time but we can’t stress how important this is, especially if you’re considering aging in place. You want to know that you’re safe and comfortable in your home and that doesn’t only mean smoke alarms in the kitchen. An emergency alarm in the living room is a great way for seniors to maintain their independence while family members feel confident that help is just one alarm away.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🛠 Try to incorporate natural light into your living room so that you can soak up the sun in a room that’s full of fresh air. It’s important, though, to make sure your windows are out of reach of children but well within your own reach so that you can access your windows easily without leaning, bending or risking a fall.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #universaldesign #goinggreen #aginginplace #sustainablebuilding #sustainablebuilder #energyefficiency #buildgreen #accessibleliving #seattlebuilder #buildersofig #homebuilder #renovatedhome #homeremodel #sustainablebuilder
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Is your inner artist being hampered by a lack of space to enjoy your hobbies and fulfill your dreams? 👨‍🎨 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We know that maximizing surface and storage space is a necessity, which is why our sustainable design concepts focus on making the most out of the space you have and opening up the flow of your home to empower your creativity. 🧵 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #seattlebuilder #buildersofig #homebuilder #renovatedhome #homeremodel #sustainablebuilder
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Non-recyclable materials aren’t just harmful to our environment. When compared to green building materials, they are also more costly to maintain and have a shorter lifespan before needing replacement. ⚠️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Bottom line: Going green can prevent health and wellness challenges and keep your hard-earned money in your pocket for the things that matter most! 💵😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸 @capplephoto ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🛠 @pathwaydc⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sustainableliving #sustainabledesign #greenbuilding #sustainablelifestyle #sustainablehome #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablelife #sustainablefuture #sustainablematerials #seattlebuilder #buildersofig #homebuilder #renovatedhome #homeremodel #sustainablebuilder
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Fun Fact of the Day: In 1997, Ronald Mace led a group from North Carolina State University to develop the 7 principles of Universal Design. 😃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These principles include:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. The design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. Use of the design is easy to understand⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4. The design communicates necessary information effectively ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 5. The design minimizes hazards⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 6. The design can be used efficiently and comfortably⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 7. Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At @pathwaydc, we use these principles in every design, remodel and build that we do, ensuring that you benefit from a home that is usable, accessible, safe, sustainable and comfortable to live in all year round. 🌱⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Which one of the 7 principles of Universal Design is most important to you?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Read more about the principles here: http://universaldesign.ie/what-is-universal-design/the-7-principles⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #universaldesign #goinggreen #aginginplace #sustainablebuilding #sustainablebuilder #energyefficiency #buildgreen #accessibleliving #seattlebuilder #buildersofig #homebuilder #renovatedhome #homeremodel #sustainablebuilder
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TIME TO TALK: REASONS TO CONSIDER UNIVERSAL DESIGN 👇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While there are so many reasons you might want to consider building or remodeling with Universal Design principles in mind, our top three reasons will always remain:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌱 Accessibility⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You want to be able to access every room in your home without having to move things around or risk falling or hurting yourself.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌱 Usability⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You should be able to use all the space in your home productively without avoiding certain areas or misusing your space because the room or features are not user-friendly.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌱 Sustainability⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Constructing with the planet’s health in mind is just as important as prioritizing your own comfort. Universal Design allows you to build in peace with your natural surroundings. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #universaldesign #goinggreen #aginginplace #sustainablebuilding #sustainablebuilder #energyefficiency #buildgreen #accessibleliving #seattlebuilder #buildersofig #homebuilder #renovatedhome #homeremodel #sustainablebuilder
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🏡 Having a beautiful home doesn’t mean you need to compromise on functionality or sustainability. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With many years of experience, we are skilled in transforming your space into a perfect marriage of function and aesthetic appeal, while still maintaining a responsible approach to safeguarding the environment. 🌳🌿🍃 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸 @capplephoto ⠀⠀ 🛠 @pathwaydc ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #seattlebuilder #buildersofig #homebuilder #renovatedhome #homeremodel #sustainablebuilder #dreamkitchen #dreamkitcheninthemaking #kitchendesign #kitchenrenovation #kitcheninspiration #customkitchen

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