Designing a Custom Home in 2026...
It's not a last minute add-on, but a strategy that protects independence and daily comfort for the life of the home.
Grab the Pocket Guide to Aging-In-Place Home Design for the 12-step framework for planning what matters most.
If You Want to Stay in the Home You Love…
This Guide Shows You Exactly How
Whether you are planning for your own future, supporting a parent, or guiding clients through their forever home decisions, one thing is clear:
AGING-IN-PLACE IS NOT OPTIONAL ANYMORE, IT IS ESSENTIAL. AND RIGHT NOW, MOST HOMES SIMPLY ARE NOT READY.
Narrow doors and hallway
No blocking or space for grab bars
Awkward corners & tight circulation
Hard to reach storage
No thoughts for evolving mobility needs
These problems might not matter today, but they change everything when life shifts unexpectedly.
I know this because I lived it.
I saw firsthand how small design decisions could either make everyday living easier or create unnecessary challenges when my dad experienced a debilitating stroke in his early 60s.
It left him dependent on a cane, and eventually a wheel chair before he passed away. It was heartbreaking to watch him struggle in his own home, while simply trying to do daily activities.
Aging in Place Is Not a Trend,
It's a Movement
I was featured in Forbes discussing the rising demand for aging in place, and the data backs it up:
Aging in place requests increased from 59 percent to 64 percent in a single year
Homeowners want homes that grow with them
Architects and designers are asked about this more than ever
Multi generational living and long term planning are becoming the norm
If you work in design, you already know this.
If you are a homeowner, you are feeling it.
And here's something else…
Before I specialized in residential design, I worked in commercial architecture, where I spent years designing assisted living facilities with a very specific goal in mind.
Creating environments that felt like home, not institutional, not clinical, not cold.
Warm, human spaces that supported safety, dignity, and connection.
Those projects taught me two essential lessons.
1- Safety and beauty can coexist.
2- Most homes are missing simple, thoughtful elements that drastically improve quality of life.
That experience shaped how I approach home design today.
Your home should always feel comfortable, and it should also adapt gracefully as your needs change.
This guide blends everything I learned designing assisted living environments with everything I know from residential practice and from my own family’s experience.
It is the best of both worlds.
INTRODUCING:
THE POCKET GUIDE TO AGING-IN-PLACE
What You Will Find Inside
A practical, organized roadmap for creating a home that works for every age and every stage.
1. What Aging In Place Means
A simple explanation of supportive, human centered design and why it benefits people of every age and ability.
2. Site and Location Considerations
How slope, access, surroundings, and proximity to essential services influence long term comfort and safety.
3. Layout & Circulation
Guidance on hallway widths, turning radiuses, circulation flow, and layout patterns that reduce fall risks.
4. Kitchens & Bathrooms
Practical layouts, dimensions, fixture choices, and storage planning for the two most safety critical rooms in the home.
5. Fixtures & Hardware
Lever handles, raised outlets, rocker switches, easy grip hardware, and small details that make a big difference.
6. Future Proofing
Design strategies that help your home adjust as life changes, including caregiver access and future elevator preparation.
7. Lighting, Electrical, and Smart Technology
Better visibility, safer navigation, automated lighting, and smart features that add convenience and independence.
8.Translating Ideas to Paper
Step by step guidance for documenting your decisions on your plans so builders and designers know exactly what to include.
9. Sample Layouts
Visual examples that show clear pathways, accessible bathroom layouts, and supportive room arrangements.
10. Aging In Place Framework
A combined designer and homeowner checklist that covers every space and system in your home.
Everything is written in simple, conversational language. No jargon. No overwhelm.
Who It Is For:
Homeowners
You want to stay independent, safe, and comfortable without expensive renovations later.
Adult Children Supporting Their Parents
You want clarity, not chaos, when it comes to safety, mobility, and planning.
Architects and Designers
Clients are asking more questions about aging in place, and this guide becomes a clear, simple education tool that improves decision making.
It builds trust, supports your recommendations, and helps clients understand why these design choices matter.
The Transformation You Will Experience
For homeowners:
You will go from quietly wondering if your home is really prepared for whatever the future brings, to feeling grounded and confident because you finally know exactly what to do to make it safer, more supportive, and still beautifully yours.
For designers:
You will go from trying to piece together how to talk about aging in place with clients, to guiding them with clarity and confidence, supported by a framework that helps them understand the value of thoughtful, future ready design.
Only $9, Instant Digital Download
A small investment that prevents costly renovations, unsafe conditions, and heartbreaking limitations later.
FAQ
These are some of the questions that usually comes up but if you have any other questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out at yourpocketarchitect@gmail.com
Is this only for older adults?
No. It is for anyone who wants long term independence. Ideally, planning begins years before mobility changes occur.
Will this make my home look medical or institutional?
No. The guide focuses on invisible, design forward solutions that blend beautifully into any home.
I am a designer. Will this help my business?
Yes. Clients are hungry for guidance on aging in place, and this guide helps you demonstrate expertise and build trust immediately.
Do I need renovation or construction experience?
No. Everything is explained in simple, accessible steps.
Your Home Should Support Your Life,
Not Limit It
If you want peace of mind,
If you want a home that adapts as life shifts,
If you want your loved ones included and not isolated,
If you want clients who trust you for safety and design,
This is the guide you need.
Only $9. Instant download. Immediate clarity. Lifelong impact.