Designing Your Home for Accessibility and Flow

When it comes to building a home, seemingly small details—such as the width or placement of a hallway or door—can have a profound impact on how you experience and interact with your living space. Cormack’s design-build team gives careful consideration to these and other details and here’s why:

Accessibility

Wider hallways are essential to an accessible home, especially for individuals using wheelchairs or walkers. While a standard hallway width of 36 inches might suffice, increasing it to 42 or even 48 inches makes moving through your home easier and safer for everyone.

Increasing the width of your doors will also allow for easier movement and create a more open and spacious feel. Your doors should be placed to avoid tight corners or narrow hallways that could create difficulties for those with limited mobility.

A narrow hallway with closely placed doors reduces a home’s overall flow and accessibility.

Flow

Have you ever been in a home that just doesn’t seem to flow right? A spacious hallway allows smoother movement between rooms, preventing bottlenecks and creating a more open, inviting atmosphere. This is especially important in high-traffic areas like the your entryway or between rooms.

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If you plan to stay in your home for as long as possible, consider working with the Certified Aging in Place Specialists at Cormack Construction.  Our design-build team will factor in future necessary accommodations for physical limitations that may affect you or a family member one day.

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Value

A well-designed, accessible home offers increased functionality, an enhanced living experience, and long-standing value.

Thoughtfully Designed Custom Homes in Northern NH and Western ME

At Cormack Construction, we focus on every aspect of a design to create a home that not only looks beautiful but works seamlessly with your lifestyle for years to come. Contact us today to learn more about our custom home construction services in Northern New Hampshire and Western Maine.