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Universal Access Design Solutions: Building Your Las Cruces Dream Home for Now and the Future

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As Baby Boomers retire and the life expectancy of New Mexicans continues to rise, many Las Crucens are becoming more interested in incorporating universal access design into their homes. Universal access design refers to a broad-spectrum of ideas meant to produce homes and environments that are accessible to both people with disabilities and people without disabilities. Because of universal access design, people with very different needs and disabilities can all enjoy the same living space. Quinones Design/Build helps homeowners incorporate universal access design features into their homes while keeping style and budget in mind.

While Quinones Design/Build homes always feature universal access design, they look like other traditional Southwest style homes and they are also much easier to enjoy. Homeowners with disabilities that live in a Quinones home don't feel as though the look of the home has been compromised or looks like a medical facility in favor of accessibility. Homeowners without disabilities feel as though a Quinones home or remodeling project is more spacious and easy to live in. These features could be as simple as adding stylish grab bars in the shower and bath areas, or as complex as building spa like no-step shower with built in shelves, wide shower bench seat, non-slip tile flooring and intricate tile work. Additional examples of universal access design in the home include: cabinets with pull-out shelves, kitchen countertops at varying heights to accommodate different tasks and postures, and elevating appliances such as the dishwasher, washer and dryer off the floor. Traditional homes that serve young healthy adults don't always take care of them when they become sick, injured or get older. As more and more New Mexicans decide to live in their existing homes for longer periods of time, they realize the need for a home that can age and accommodate them.

For years, Quinones Design/Build has been providing their clients with aesthetically pleasing living spaces that incorporate universal access design features. Some of these custom features include: no-step entries, wide doorways, bathroom area grab bars, spacious passage ways and the extensive use of natural bright lighting. While all Quinones Design/Build homes incorporate universal access design as the gold standard, they specialize in remodeling and renovating homes to incorporate these key design features. At the beginning of each home building or remodeling project, Bill and Jake Quinones of Quinones Design/Build, work with clients to get a complete understanding of their needs and living preferences. Quinones works closely with their clients to incorporate universal access design features that provide the maximum benefit without compromising style and budget. Rather than telling clients what universal access design features their home should be appointed with, Quinones makes practical suggestions that clients can choose to incorporate into their dream home or remodeling project. The end result is high-quality, stylish and functional.

Call Quinones Design/Build today to schedule a free universal access design home renovation consultation and estimate.