--- title: Designing a Beautiful Elderly-Friendly Home description: Modern home design should incorporate key design elements that effectively support the changing needs of homeowners as they enjoy their retirement years image: https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hubfs/Images%20/Social%20Media/shutterstock_204800416.jpg --- - [Follow on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/swanbuildhomes) [Follow on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/swanbuild_homes) - #### Leading builders of Modular Homes in NSW, VIC, & SA - - [1800 008 024 1800 008 024](tel:1800%20008%20024) - #### Leading builders of Modular Homes in NSW, VIC, & SA [![Swanbuild](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Swanbuild_Primary%20Brandmark_Mono_RGB-1.png?width=190&height=112&name=Swanbuild_Primary%20Brandmark_Mono_RGB-1.png) ![Swanbuild](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Swanbuild_Primary%20Brandmark_Mono_RGB-1.png?width=190&height=112&name=Swanbuild_Primary%20Brandmark_Mono_RGB-1.png)](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/) - Menu - [Home Designs](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/building-plans/) - [Plans](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/building-plans/) - [Inclusions Packages](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/inclusions-packages/) - [Buy a Display Home](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/display-homes-for-sale/) - Building With Us - [Our Process](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-process/) - [Pricing Made Easy](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/pricing-made-easy/) - [Modular Construction](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/modular-homes/) - [Quality Guarantee](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/quality-guarantee/) - [Testimonials](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/testimonials/) - [About Us](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/why-swanbuild/) - [Why Swanbuild](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/why-swanbuild/) - [Our Team](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-team/) - [Our Vision, Mission and Values](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-vision-mission-and-values/) - [FAQs](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/faqs/) - Inspiration - [Blog](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au) - [Virtual Tours](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/virtual-tour/) - [Videos](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/videos/) - [Internal Photos](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/internal-photos/) - [External Photos](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/external-photos/) - [Design Guide](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/design-guide/) - Commercial - [What We Build](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/what-we-build/) - [Why Build Modular](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/why-build-modular/) - [Our Projects](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-projects/) - [Contact](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/contact/) - [Book a Consultation](https://homes.swanbuild.com.au/consultation-request) - [Visit Our Display Homes](https://homes.swanbuild.com.au/display-visit) - [![Download Catalogue](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2500450/interactive-375802331590.png)](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIcIP9SzDpM0mEXL63DofGMTx5UTLdGV9MUx0QX3%2BHG2RBOQUGgoR5bw2zcW34INbs%2FcJ9iRbfX0Y2DbQlSSG9%2BESvVn7fNaWIUWGPfgGoC%2FPJZw7MetDyzIuAxWz4aJzZ9%2FqNiN%2Bu2XFUbADXj80WSbS5JCUxhRvTRrYDWfLVUkTsiWYZK6nemOdCSK00rp5Pmr0ayREqaThh1hcnRCG2OE95KgDkX%2BuwSi3aN7TaP7i4b&webInteractiveContentId=375802331590&portalId=2500450) - - Search for: - - Search for: \\ # Designing a Beautiful Elderly-Friendly Home [Swanbuild](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/author/swanbuild) 31, May, 2017 ![](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hubfs/Images%20/Social%20Media/shutterstock_204800416.jpg) In a time where age is just a number, individuals strive to retain their independence as long as possible.  Fortunately, home design is meeting the demands of this trend by featuring beautiful living spaces with subtle, yet key design elements that effectively support the changing needs of homeowners as they enjoy their retirement years. **Open Plan Living** Open style floor plans are ideal for senior living as they allow for continuity in flooring surfaces, which works well for those who will eventually need assistance from walkers or wheelchairs. They also minimise the number of doorways required which facilitates easy flow throughout the house. #### **Fixtures & Fittings** One of the main goals of senior-friendly environments is easy access to home essentials like lighting, kitchen features, plumbing fixtures and laundry facilities.  A good home designer will incorporate easy access, reach-friendly concepts like lower closet shelving, easy access shower heads, and led lighting that rarely requires replacing. ![shutterstock\_204800416.jpg](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Images%20/Social%20Media/shutterstock_204800416.jpg?width=640&name=shutterstock_204800416.jpg) #### **Single Storey** Of course, one-story home designs are best for those wanting to build with an eye to the future.  Minimising stairs throughout will allow older couples to stay in their home as long as possible. A great way to achieve this is to build your house on a concrete slab so it can be completed at ground level. Modern technology has allowed for many advances in home design, particularly with the recent launch of concrete slab modular homes – read more about this innovation [here](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/news/introducing-victorias-first-concrete-floor-modular-homes). At Swanbuild, we have developed an extensive range of beautiful, one-story open floor plans designed specifically for [retirement living](http://www.swanbuild.com.au/plans/estate-living-series/). We strive to deliver homes to our customers that are comfortable and easy to live in, both now and for years to come. To discuss the best way to design a home that is completely tailored to what you are looking for, we welcome you to [book](http://www.swanbuild.com.au/contact/) a complimentary, obligation free consultation with one of our home design experts who can provide further information and answer any questions you might have. 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