One year all-white is all the rage; the next, it’s all about shadowy tones. Home design trends come and go (remember Hollywood Regency?), but one that by definition is meant for the long haul is ...

"They wanted the home to be airy and easier to live in, and the husband began to use a wheelchair. They didn't know how they could change things, but we re-designed the whole house for them," said Ken ...

In our 40s, we’ve accepted the aches and pains that remind us we’re no longer 25. That said, the last thing we want to think about is how our health might look in our 60s and 70s, much less what ...

Homes built for the future can be found in the Triangle. They look like regular homes, but they are designed to meet people's needs throughout life. A Habitat for Humanity house in Chapel Hill is an ...

Six years ago, Randy Walther, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Elite in Fredericksburg, knew nothing about universal design. Then his adult son suffered a spinal cord injury, confining him to a ...

What does it take so people can actually age in place? That’s a question a Prince George’s County, Maryland, council member asked. Jolene Ivey sponsored a bill that could make your next new home more ...

Many people today are incorporating elements of universal design into their homes and remodels without even realizing it. It is not necessarily a new idea, there’s just a term for it now. So, what is ...