Home is just more than four walls and a roof. Filled with people and memories you love, it depicts the story of your life. No wonder why most people want to stay in their homes for a long time as possible. The design of your home is the key to fulfilling that goal. And remodeling is the absolute opportunity to incorporate beautiful design ideas that will allow you to live comfortably in your paradise for a lifetime. We at DC Handyman Service will create an environment that is convenient, simple, and flexible for everyone to use – regardless of their size, age, or ability.
By incorporating the remodeling ideas for the two most important rooms of your house – kitchen and bathroom will ensure that you can live independently and safely even as your needs change. Our kitchen and bathroom remodeling service in Washington DC will let you live independently and comfortably in the home you love.
KITCHEN REMODELING IDEAS, WASHINGTON DC
Flooring:
1. When selecting flooring, choose materials that are durable, low-glare, slip-resistant, even-surfaced, and easy to maintain.
2. Creating ample floor space makes it easy to maneuver around the kitchen. Allow at least 3 to 4 feet around cabinets and appliances.
Lighting:
1. Supplement natural light with lighting from multiple sources. These may include recessed lighting or pendants, undercabinet lights, track lighting that hang from the ceiling.
2. Add glare-free task lighting over the countertops, stove, sink, and island work areas.
Hardware:
1. Soft auto-close hardware for doors and windows to open and touch with just a touch.
2. Select easy to grasp, U- or D-shaped pulls, rather than the round knobs for cabinet drawers and doors.
Countertops:
1. Countertop areas at differing heights to provide work options for people of various ages and heights. An alternative option can be to install pull-out cabinetry or removable cabinet shelves and doors so one can work while seated.
Sinks and Faucets:
1. Select single-lever handles rather than two separate handles or knobs.
2. Install pressure-balanced faucets, and keep the temperature at 120 degrees or lower to avoid scalding or burns.
BATHROOM REMODELING IDEAS, WASHINGTON DC
Flooring:
1. When selecting flooring, choose materials that are durable, low-glare, slip-resistant, even-surfaced, and easy to maintain.
2. Creating ample floor space makes it easy to make it easy to get around. Allow at least 30 by 48 inches of floor space between fixtures. 60 inches by 60 inches is ideal.
Lighting:
1. Supplement natural lighting with lighting from multiple sources like recessed fixtures or track lighting in the ceiling. To reduce glare, use fixtures that shield your eyes from the light source.
2. Install lighting over the shower and bathtub to increase safety.
Vanity and Cabinets:
1. Create clearance under the sink and extend flooring material into the open area underneath to let someone sit while using the sink.
2. Select easy to grasp, U- or D-shaped pulls, rather than the round knobs for cabinet drawers and doors.
Toilet:
1. Consider installing a ‘comfort height’ toilet with a seat height of 17 to 19 inches for ease of use.
Tub and Shower:
1. Install non-slip tile or textured surfaces or non-skid strips in the shower/bathtub to reduce the risk of falls.
2. Install a handheld, adjustable-height shower base with controls that are easy to operate and conveniently placed.
3. Install a walk-in shower with little or no threshold or lip to step over. Make a slop of a maximum of 1/8 inch per foot for the shower floor.
4. The shower size should be a minimum of 36 inches x 36 inches. You can allow 36 inches x 60 inches for a roll-in shower.
Let our quality workmanship speak for us through our bathroom and kitchen remodeling service in Washington DC. We combine luxury fixtures, cabinetry, and finishes from all popular brands to build the elegance and comfort you desire.
