Design smart now: the renovations of tomorrow are expensive. Create a home that can evolve with you for decades.
Build in Flexibility
Consider creating versatile spaces that can be used if mobility issues arise. Doorways and hallways are generous making sure you can wheel in any wheelchair, pushchairs need never be folded down as they pass from room to garden gate or that furniture will fit without having to rip out walls later.
Plan for Accessibility
Consider building codes if you plan to install a new full bath downstairs. Think about where a stairlift might be placed or whether it is possible for you to have a through-floor lift into your home. Accessible levels and step-free access for every age of life! For advice from Residential Architects Kensington, consider www.rbddesign.com/architects-design/architects-kensington-and-chelsea-rbkc/
Invest in Quality Infrastructure
An example: oversized electrical conduits that leave room in case more cables are needed later — without having to add wiring. Additional circuits within your consumer unit cater for expanding power requirements. That such costs could increase at some point or other is exactly the reason that proper insulation and efficient heating protect us against them.
Design for Technology
Technology progresses fast — always future-proof for upgrades.
Choose Timeless Materials
Trendy finishes date quickly. Nothing dates as easily in a bathroom than colour — always choose pieces that are on trend if you want something new and exciting but keep classic materials like warm woods, stone and neutral tile. If you spend more for quality fittings than fixtures, they have a far longer life span and are cheapest in terms of cosmetic changes.
Consider Multigenerational Living
The addition of self-contained spaces are great for teenagers, elderly parents or to earn some rental income. Flexible designs enable households to adjust with altering family dynamics without the requirement for significant renovations.
Future-proofing isn’t about getting future perfect, it’s about developing spaces that can adapt as your life does.