How to Create Your Forever Home in Asheville, NC

5 Tips for Building or Remodeling for Your Retirement Years

Asheville regularly ranks as one of the best places to retire — and with good reason. Few places can beat its mild weather, beautiful scenery, unique art scene, many activities, and delicious restaurants. And because our area attracts so many retirees, we have quite a bit of experience helping clients create their forever homes.

We invite you to take advantage of what we've learned over the years so that you can spend retirement in your dream home.

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Plan for the Future

Thinking about how your needs will change over time may be the most obvious tip, but it's also the most important. For example, if you're remodeling, consider how features in your current home, such as a step-down, may present problems for your older self.

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Make Timeless Choices

While there are many design trends fashionable right now, they will, in all probability, change soon. Make classic, timeless choices that won't go out of style… and that you'll enjoy for years to come.

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Maximize Your Main Floor

Your main floor should have everything you need to live — including a bedroom, a full bathroom, a living area, and a kitchen. Even if you get around great today, you won’t want to be traveling up and down steps as you age.

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Optimize Your Bathroom

You want to optimize at least one bathroom — particularly the bathroom on your main floor — for needs you may have as you age. Choose a walk-in shower with a place to sit rather than a shower/bath combination.

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Pick Practical Hardware

Consider paddle-style handles rather than knobs for your sinks. Use levers for opening and closing doors. Choose prominent drawer handles such as these D-shaped ones that will be easy to grasp.

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