Luxury Aging-in-Place Design – Creating a Home That Evolves With You

As life changes, your home should be able to change along with you. Luxury aging-in-place design allows you to stay in the home you love by incorporating accessibility features that support mobility, safety, and independence, all without sacrificing beauty or comfort. Below, you'll find our guide to aging in place and how the right custom home or remodel can make all the difference.

What is Aging in Place?

Definition helps, especially if you're going to reference a concept multiple times. So, let's start with a definition.

Aging in place is the ability to remain in one’s own home safely and comfortably as personal needs evolve with age. This concept supports independent living by adapting your home's environment to meet your changing physical requirements. The timeline for planning for aging can start today, no matter how old you are.

At GTG Builders, we work with homeowners like you who want to plan ahead. With over 20 years of experience in Central New Jersey (and now serving Upper Bucks County), we guide our clients through customized designs, smart renovations, and full builds that make long-term living possible and exceptional.

How to Prepare for It

You can prepare for aging in place by either building a custom home with retirement in mind or remodeling for your golden years. These factors can result in small adjustments or major design changes that improve the overall utility of your home and allow you to maintain your lifestyle without relocating. It's better to plan early to age in place because that allows you to have everything in place when needed. You can elevate your retirement, not just plan to tolerate it. 

Home Modifications 

You've come to the right place if you're looking for home modifications for aging in place. Our team focuses on practical updates that work with your home's style and your plans. Don't read update as a small change. We can build anything, big or small, and make it work for your goals. The following are some of the most effective and elegant home modifications for this highly important time of your life. 

Home elevators

You can add an elevator to maintain full access in a multi-story home. A residential elevator is a smart, luxurious, future-focused solution that eliminates stair-related risks. It adds full-floor access for anyone with limited mobility and increases overall convenience for carrying laundry, luggage, or groceries between floors. It can also keep you in a multi-story home for extra decades.

Can an elevator be installed in an existing home? Yes. GTG Builders can evaluate your layout and find the ideal location to integrate a private home elevator. For custom home builds, elevators can be designed into the layout from the beginning for a perfect fit. You can pull from other custom home design trends to make your space the ideal flow for your household.

wider doorways and hallways 

Narrow doors and tight hallways can make navigation difficult. Widening doorways and hallways improves movement throughout the home, especially for anyone using mobility aids. This adjustment aligns with accessible home design standards and adds openness and flow in every room. You'd be surprised at what a gift intentionally wider entrances are. To make life even easier, we suggest choosing door handles instead of door knobs.

First-Floor living

Main-floor bedrooms and bathrooms provide easy access without using stairs. A first-floor primary suite or in-law suite offers privacy, independence, and accessibility now and in the future. These suites are often designed with aging-in-place bathroom remodel elements like walk-in showers, grab bars, and space for assisted movement.

You can also choose to live entirely on one floor. Whether that means a single-story home, a second floor reserved only for guests, or a multi-generational living arrangement, the options are endless.

Custom Layouts 

Custom home construction offers the opportunity to incorporate accessible home plans from the very beginning. These homes are designed with long-term use and safety at their core while still delivering luxury finishes and intricate details. Do you already have a home you love and don't feel inclined to move? Our whole home remodeling and addition services might be just what you need to cater your home to the future. 

Key features in our aging-in-place home designs include:

• Zero-step entryways and barrier-free showers

• Extra-wide hallways and door openings

• Open-concept kitchens and living areas

• Non-slip flooring and increased lighting

• Rocker switches and lever door handles

• Custom showers with benches

These integrated elements reduce the need for future renovations and provide a streamlined living experience from day one. By working with an experienced aging-in-place builder and remodeler, you can save yourself money on remodeling or even move-in costs. You can also invest in your future, giving yourself a secure place to grow old. Our custom home guide can help direct you on this journey. 

Aging in Place Builders and Remodelers

As experienced aging-in-place contractors, GTG Builders provides strategic planning, expert craftsmanship, and clear communication throughout the remodeling or building process. We specialize in upscale aging-in-place remodeling projects tailored to individual goals and styles. You can take a look at the cost of different renovations to get an idea of your overall budget for this type of project. 

Our Services

How do you prepare your house for aging in place? Our services support homeowners who are ready to invest in their future comfort and independence. We do everything from aging-in-place bathroom remodels to comprehensive layout changes. Our team understands how to implement lasting upgrades.

Here are some of the aging-in-place services we provide:

• Layout consultations and design planning

• Integration of accessibility features

• Code-compliant safety upgrades

• Premium finishes and high-quality materials

• Experienced in project management

If you're searching for a reliable aging-in-place builder or remodeler, GTG Builders can provide a smooth, well-executed experience. Our process means that we take the time to understand your needs and work with you as a trusted advisor every step of the way.

The most important aspects

What are the most important aspects of aging in place? You want to consider your physical comfort and ability to have options if your mobility declines. You also want to stay in a community that you love, where you are surrounded by support. There are quite a few must-have features you can add to your home as well. But every other factor is irrelevant if you don't have the right team to guide you and give expert advice.

Your home and long-term comfort are too important to leave to just any builder or remodeler. You want to find a team that can show you a broad portfolio of work and talk confidently about their experience in your type of project.

Working with GTG Builders

When you work with our team, you benefit from aging-in-place experts who know what features you truly need in your home and how to implement them in a custom home, remodel, or even an Accessory Dwelling Unit if you want to downsize and implement multi-generational living. This sort of investment is one that you want to take seriously. Why not do so with a trusted advisor by your side? You can take a look at our homeowner resources to learn more about what's possible when you work with us. 

Contact Us

If you're ready to work on an aging-in-place plan, our team is ready to work with you.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation or learn more.