Aging in Place
There really is no place like home. As families’ physical needs and abilities change over time, having a home that is accessible and comfortable for everyone can be an enormous comfort.
Stylish Solutions for Living in Place
By incorporating living-in-place elements and universal design concepts, homeowners can keep loving the home they’re in as they age, or as their needs and those of their loved ones change. Classic Kitchen & Bath is committed to helping homeowners incorporate living-in-place design features that are aesthetically pleasing and will keep their home feeling cozy and comfortable—just as it’s always been.
A home renovation is a great opportunity to introduce universal design elements into your home. Our team can help you take a thoughtful approach to include these value-added living-in-place enhancements without sacrificing the look and feel you’ve worked so hard to cultivate in your home.


Our Designers
Katy Lopez has completed CAPS (Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist) training through the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Our team will work with you at every step to educate you about the growing number of options on the market, and help you find the living-in-place products that will best suit the needs of your household.
We work with you every step of the way to ensure your living areas are safe and functional—but also stylish and beautiful. And as always with Classic Kitchen & Bath, you’ll get a customer experience that is tailored to your individual needs.
Key Features for Living-In-Place Design:
Call or visit our showrooms in Wilmington, NC, and Harrisonburg, VA, to understand the full range of living-in-place solutions and how we can help you incorporate them into your renovation. We want to help you plan for many more years in the home you love.
AROUND YOUR HOME
- Electrical outlets at a height of 18 to 24 inches
- Smooth, durable flooring surfaces in all traffic areas
- Hallways and stairways of at least 42 inches wide
- Railings on either side of stairways
- Eliminate steps at entry points
- Automatic, touchless lighting controls
- Replace toggle light switches with rocker-style switches
- Thresholds flush with flooring
BATHROOMS
- Curbless showers
- Hand-held shower heads
- Shower benches, seats and grab bars
- ADA-compliant bath fixtures
- One full bathroom on the main level, with a 36-inch-wide doorway and area that can support a 50-inch turning radius.
KITCHENS
- Multiple counter heights to promote wheelchair accessibility
- Legroom under cooktops and sinks for seated users
- Lever-style door and faucet handles
- Pull-out drawers and organizers
- Open shelves for greater accessibility