Luxury Living: How to Live Beautifully While Managing Disabilities

Just because you have a disability doesn’t mean your life has to end. And it doesn’t mean you have to compromise some of the things that make life happier and more exciting. You can in fact live beautifully while managing your disability and have a full and eventful and fulfilling life. 

Being disabled doesn’t have to get in the way like it used to. Instead, life can be a wonderful experience full of big moments, memories that will last forever, and deep meaningful connections. 

Accessible Design

Times have changed in the ways that we handle disabilities. 

Not only are there new standards and ways for you to qualify for Connecticut disability support, but accessibility doesn’t have to feel cramped and out of place and awkward like it used to. Today’s homes are vastly different from the ones that were built generations ago and that is definitely helpful for those with disabilities.

Ramps and grab bars don’t stand out anymore and they can blend into their surroundings and even look good. In fact, they can even be trendy!

These days, designers are finding ways to add accessibility into homes in a way that is aesthetically pleasing and of course very functional too. 

Here is a good example of that: today, ramps are able to be matched with outdoor environments as well as interior design. And today’s modern bars located on the walls above stairs work as towel racks but also stylish additions to bathrooms too, which turns them from only practical to ultra chic. They look and work great, plus they will definitely catch the eye of your guests. 

Floor Plans

And what about floor plans? How can they help as well? Open floor plans are celebrated for their openness, obviously, and are also essential when it comes to crafting handy and appealing accessible areas, especially for those who have disabilities.

These kinds of designs allow for easy and simple movement for anyone who is using a wheelchair, walker, or cane. They give plenty of space to roam around and a whole lot of comfort and safety too. 

And now think of how great a home will feel with those alongside kitchen cabinetry that can move up and down all because of the simple tap of a button. Together, this makes a space where independence is always possible but people can still enjoy the comforts of a high-end home. You don’t have to sacrifice anything just because you are disabled.

Some of the old challenges that have always gotten in the way of true accessibility, like staircases for example, are changing too and they are also becoming more accessible to today’s disabled residents.

Did you know that elevators are now more cohesive and accessible? It’s true. As well, today’s style of stairlifts come with rail designs that improve the overall look and functionality of a home. These additions seamlessly blend into modern living spaces with upholstery, finishes, and controls. 

Today’s Tech

Smart home technology is everywhere and it’s actually one of the major selling points for a lot of today’s homes. It has totally and deeply changed the ways that accessible living is handled. 

Disabled people are now able to customize their homes through the use of voice-controlled systems that take total control of lighting, temperature, and even security. No matter what sort of task needs to be done, it can be tackled through the use of smart tech, which is crafted with disabled people in mind. 

State-of-the-art appliances like fridges and stoves assist with certain mobility problems while still maintaining a level of luxury and efficiency. Stovetops, ovens with side-opening doors, and certain shelving units located in refrigerators let anyone achieve high-end, state-of-the-art cooking. 

But technology and especially smart tech has moved beyond simple appliances and they now also include design choices like hydrotherapy tubs that come with adjustable jets and chromotherapy lighting. 

Conclusion

When it comes to living well, you do not have to be excluded simply because you have a disability. Now more than ever before, you can still enjoy the life and home you have and you can be just as productive and functional as someone who has never suffered a disability. 

You should never let your disability hold you back and the way that houses are made now means that you can still enjoy luxurious living even when you are getting by with a disability. 

By ML staff. Image courtesy of Pexels.