November 30, 2011
Baby Boomers Redefine Home Design
Did you know baby boomers are redefining living spaces for retired and aging people? Many boomers who continue to work on a flexible basis after ‘retirement’ require home offices. Technology enables work from a remote setting, so urban and non-urban designs are converging. An evolving family structure might bring adult children and/or aging parents under the boomers’ roof, triggering unique demands for privacy. Streamlined design and décor principles are being applied to create safe and beautiful environments for aging inhabitants. For more, read “Unassisted Living: Ageless Homes for Later Life” by Chapman and Rosenfeld.
