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A Stylish Year In Review

A Stylish Year In Review

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As the clock counts down and we get ready to hit “reset” on 2013, we can’t help but reflect on what an amazing year it’s been for great design. Every new year is a time to look back and celebrate what unique styles lie ahead. Join us as we highlight a stylish year in review with some of Styleture’s favorite designs and trends from 2013. This summer we[...]
Aging in Place, Aging with Grace

Aging in Place, Aging with Grace

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Until recently, the choices for products needed to provide a safe and elegant home for those 65 and older were somewhat limited. Nowadays however, there are more design options than ever. No more industrial grab bars or cold-looking bathroom products. Today’s homes and hotels can be elegantly outfitted to allow an ease of use and living that can really be ca[...]

Universally Good Design

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As the population of the United States and much of the developed world ages, as evidenced by long term trends indicating smaller families and older parents, we are increasingly seeing homes and products that are oriented towards the less mobile segments of our population. Far too often, Universal Design – which incorporates features that make it easi[...]

A Palo Alto, Californian Eichler Home Gets an ADA-Compliant Kitchen Makeover

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Best known for their spartan facades with geometric lines, homes designed by Joseph Eichler are the definition of California Modern. With open atriums, floor-to-ceiling glass walls and numerous skylights, Eichler homes bring the outdoors in and serve as enchanting contemporary spaces. Therefore, when a Northern Californian couple decided to renovate their 19[...]

Aging in Place

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A New Generation in Universal Design According to an ASID survey of U.S. homeowners, most Americans (82%) want to remain in their homes as they age, even if they should require assistance and care. Furthermore, it has been documented that more than half (52%) of American homeowners age 45 and older are interested in receiving information about remaining [...]