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Need resources for ideas for 400 sq ft of living space

11 years ago

Garage which once was a home is being converted into a granny flat. It has plumbing, electrical as well as bathroom with shower. Will need to be suitable for elderly parents. Need ideas to make this a liveable and comfortable environment.

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nasmijati

11 years ago

For elderly parents, I would look at Universal Design for the space before doing any thinking about decor. This will make the space as useable as possible for as long as possible in the event of any decline in mobility, vision, hearing, and so on.

www.universaldesignstyle.com
schafferconstruction.com
ergonomics.about.com

For specific measurements and dimensions go to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website. You will find the turning radius needed for a wheelchair, and so on.

Two other notes:
When installing a toilet, leave enough room on each side for an assistant.
Carpeting reduces injuries from falls as compared to floors.

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Walter Comstock
11 years ago
Use a pull out couch as bed by night,couch by day. A table that fold up to the wall when not in use. Two chairs on wheels for living area that could be used with the table when eating. A small counter with bar sink, a microwave and toaster oven. And a couple of cabinets on the wall. Pretty area rug, curtins and accessories. Let them live there for a while and then adjust to their needs.
Becky Smith
11 years ago
What size garage?
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Becky Smith
11 years ago
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My Favorite layout...
lizreaves1
Original Author
11 years ago
Great ideas which are certainly adaptable to a small living space.
decoenthusiaste
11 years ago
Locks on the chair wheels so there are no unexpected falls when a chair rolls out from under someone.
lizreaves1
Original Author
11 years ago
garage is 400 sq. gt.

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