We are “Best Bathroom Design” winners!
We are proud to announce that we won “Best Bathroom Design” from the Metro BCA chapter of the National Association of Home Builders! You can read all about our award on Cranford Patch and A Greater Town! Our award-winning bathroom was designed for a Garwood resident who has multiple sclerosis (MS). As part of our…
Read MoreOne Big Happy Family – All Under One Roof
51 million Americans live in multigenerational homes. According to a Pew Research Center analysis of the latest US Census Bureau data, 16.7% of the population – or 51 million Americans – live in a house with at least two adult generations. While it’s true that many cultures have long embraced the concept, there are clear…
Read More5 Tips to Ensure Safety and Comfort for Holiday Visitors
The holiday season, more than any other time of year, allows us an opportunity to welcome family and friends into our homes. While not all of our homes subscribe to “visitability” – a sustainable and inclusive design approach that integrates basic Universal Design features to make it easier for those seniors and those with mobility…
Read MoreRethinking Retirement Living
America is in the midst of a culture shift when it comes to aging and in particular, senior retirement living. The 2015 annual Houzz & Home survey of residential remodeling, building and decorating activity supports this growing movement, reporting that this year, aging in place made it to the list of top concerns.More than half…
Read MoreAre Home Improvement Professionals Ready to Meet Aging-in-Place Needs?
A recent aging-in-place report released by HomeAdvisor, a leading online marketplace for connecting homeowners with trusted home service professionals, in collaboration with the National Aging in Place Council punctuates the strong Universal Design trends related to how residents are modifying their homes today. The Report, prepared by a HomeAdvisor housing expert and professor of practice…
Read MoreAre You a Fall Risk? Tips and Fixes To Consider
By Tammy Kaplan, CID, CAPS and Dina Leyden, PT, CAPS According to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, one out of three older adults (65 or older) falls each year but fewer than half talk to their healthcare providers about it. The CDC also reports that in 2013, the direct medical costs of falls…
Read MoreHome Modification: Is it Right For You?
By Tammy Kaplan, CID, CAPS and Dina Leyden, PT, CAPS You are concerned about an aging relative, let’s say, your mom. Perhaps you have even suggested that she consider options such as assisted living, hiring an aide or moving in with your family. The conversation goes like this: “I’m not moving into a home! I…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference between Universal Design, Visitability and Aging in Place?
By Tammy Kaplan, CID, CAPS and Dina Leyden, PT, CAPS If any terms we use on our website are unfamiliar, here’s a quick guide to explain why we at AIP Designs believe that making your home accessible is not just about age. The U.S. population and that of other Western nations is aging, but that’s…
Read MoreThe great room concept for entertaining
As we move through history, the layout of homes has changed to meet our needs as a society. In the 1920’s every home had a parlor. Gradually the parlors morphed into living rooms and more recently, great rooms. A great room is a concept that we’ve seen emerge from our need to convene as a…
Read MoreInvesting in Custom Furniture
One of the hardest parts about remodeling your home is finding furniture to match your vision. Sometimes you’ll find the perfect piece but it will be the wrong color, size, or material. Other times, you’ll find that you love different parts of various pieces of furniture. When it comes to redesigning a space, you never…
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