Universal design builds ease of use into your home from the start, so it works for everyone who lives in or visits it: young children, aging parents, guests, and anyone recovering from an injury. Knockout Renovation plans these details into the first layout, when they cost the least, and finishes them to the same standard as the rest of your renovation.
Designed for Everyone, From the Start
Aging-in-place work adapts a home to one person's changing needs. Universal design is broader: it makes the whole home easier for every member of the family, today and decades from now. Most of it is invisible until you need it, and all of it is far less expensive to build in during a renovation than to retrofit later.
- Wider doorways, with 36-inch doors where the layout allows
- Flush floor transitions between rooms
- Lever door handles and large rocker light switches
- Outlets and switches placed within easy reach
- Layered lighting with motion-activated night lighting
- Handrails on both sides of stairs in houses and duplexes
Universal Bathrooms
The bathroom is where universal design matters most. We design spa-quality bathrooms that are safe and comfortable for every user, with accessibility features chosen and finished like any other luxury detail.
- Curbless or low-threshold showers with linear drains
- Handheld showers on adjustable slide bars
- Built-in shower benches
- Blocking behind the tile for grab bars now or later
- Grab bars in finishes that match your fixtures
- Comfort-height or wall-hung toilets at your chosen height
- Slip-resistant tile and thermostatic shower valves
Universal Kitchens
A universal kitchen lets everyone cook, from a child helping with dinner to a parent who prefers to sit while preparing a meal. The difference is in heights, reach, and controls.
- More than one counter height, including a seated prep area
- Deep drawers in place of base cabinets
- Wall ovens and drawer microwaves at reachable heights
- Induction cooktops with no open flame
- D-shaped pulls, lever faucets, and bright task lighting
Built Into Your Renovation
Because universal features are planned with the rest of your design, they add little cost and never look like an afterthought. The same team that designs your home builds it, so nothing is lost between the drawings and the finished room.
- One designer project manager from design to completion
- Fixed pricing with universal features built into the plan
- Co-op, condo, and building permit approvals handled for you
- Industry-leading 7-year warranty
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