FarmerJamie - A new beginning

[FarmerJamie]

We need to consider accommodating potential mobility issues. I love the open floor plan

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I love it. I'd be spending most of my time on those awesome wrap around porches! Really hope potential mobility issues don't become real mobility issues.

 

[baymule]

It is wise to plan for wheelchair, walker and other types of aids. At our old house, the bathroom doors were 24" wide. That was ok until my mother came to live with us after her stroke. We had the master bedroom redone for her, including jackhammering out the shower bottom so she could just walk or roll in. It went from a step over barrier to keep the water in, to a flat, scooped out floor that was much safer for her. We had the bathroom door widened to 30".

 

[FarmerJamie]

It is wise to plan for wheelchair, walker and other types of aids. At our old house, the bathroom doors were 24" wide. That was ok until my mother came to live with us after her stroke. We had the master bedroom redone for her, including jackhammering out the shower bottom so she could just walk or roll in. It went from a step over barrier to keep the water in, to a flat, scooped out floor that was much safer for her. We had the bathroom door widened to 30".

Yes, @baymule ! Looking at options like no high cupboards. My aunt built a doggie door in the wall between the garage and her pantry. Just open the door and slide the groceries through as unloading them from the car.

We will add a basement to this plan. Possibly add an extension to the exterior garage wall.

 

[Mini Horses]

When I built this one 20 yr ago, I had 36" doors into the bedroom downstairs, a huge shower that you can take a wheel chair into, handle door knobs, vice round, a closet you can take a walker or wheelchair into, etc., a roll under sink basin, an bars in the shower were planned with extra board in walls. Downstairs is an open floor plan. As an only child, I knew it may come to pass that I would need to care for mom. It did and so glad I was already ready! I have an upstairs which I rarely use but it has sure housed family for when they needed help. Also, the occasional guest has used the upstairs. LOL If building, plan ahead. If buying, measure and consider.

I love the big porches. I have similar but, front & back, not a "U".

 

[frustratedearthmother]

All of these things are why I'm having my tub removed and a walk in shower installed in my master b/r. When mom and dad were here - getting them into a tub was darn near impossible. Trying to plan for that contingency...

 

[FarmerJamie]

 

[Mini Horses]

THAT is a POW picture!!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Beautiful!

 

[FarmerJamie]

It's been an interesting week, we are both on the mend. Made some rice and chicken broth for the wife, she ate a whole bowl. Most she has eaten in one sitting in a week.

Working from home for the next week at least.