Aging in Place Remodel in Eden Prairie

Aging-in-place remodel in Eden Prairie for this wheel-chair bound homeowner brings peace of mind and improved access to every room on the main floor.

Project Summary 

For many, Aging-In-Place design is something to contemplate for the not-too-near future.  For others, like this homeowner couple, the need for immediate infrastructure improvements was matched only by the desire for added beauty.

Wheelchair-bound most of her life, Sheri wanted to secure her independence in case something would prevent her husband Bruce from performing daily lifting duties.  That initial desire led to several other functional and aesthetic improvements throughout the main floor and bathrooms, to further enhance home life for this Eden Prairie couple.

3-D Concept Plan


Before

The navigation challenges for someone in a wheelchair include carpeting, narrow doorways, bathroom vanity/bath access, and shower thresholds, to name just a few.


After

AFTER: New appliances and removal of overhead penninsula cabinets creates the sightlines and openness the homeowners wanted.
AFTER: New Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP Milliken Loose Lay - Natural heritage wood 9" x 60") flooring through the main floor beings durability and beauty to every space.  Plus, wheelchairs roll effortlessly!
AFTER: New LVP flooring in dining room and porch is also much easier to keep clean and looking new.
AFTER: Sometimes new hardware can provide such a fresh look that it literally makes up for not replacing the cabinets too. 
AFTER: Cambria countertops on existing cabinetry can work.
AFTER: New LVP flooring in family room replaces old carpet that was difficult to navigate in the wheelchair and maintain a fresh look.
AFTER: Master bedroom with new ceiling lift; Wall Color: BM OC-24/BM 981 Winds Breath; Ceiling: Hirshfield's Ultra-Premium Ceiling Paint 88-1230 Bright White.
AFTER: Left—Ceiling lift Savaria #BSJBUSJD; Right—open ADA base with just sides and an apron front for support; Linen cabinets full height are red oak, Full height with flush toe kick, open shelf area; Kohler K-4199-0 Comfort Height Elongated Bowl Only from the Highline Collection; floor tile is Daltile Sanfi Marble; Paint wall color: BM 983 Smokey Taupe.


AFTER: Onyx Countertop and Venetian sink with Delta 3564-BLMPU-DST Ashlyn 1.2 GPM widespread bathroom faucet; Kohler K-4199-0 comfort height elongated bowl only from the Highline collection; Delta 51600-BL universal showering adjustable 24" Grab Bar Assembly with

Delta 59567-BL-PK Ara 1.75 GPM single function hand shower; Delta 52669-BL shower head 1.75 GPM Multi Function Shower Head


AFTER:  Left, coffee bar with floating shelves; Right, new LVP flooring.

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