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Home Addition Master Suite (In-Law Suite) – Loveland, OH

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This project was a master suite home addition designed and built specifically for someone confined to a wheelchair. The person needed 24 hour care. He could sit up, but could not walk more than a few steps. It was designed to allow caregivers to more easily provide round-the-clock care, while allowing the person to have the most independence possible.

We constructed a large carport for transfer, so he wouldn’t haven’t to be in the weather. As well as a vertical platform lift that would take him into the master suite. His bedroom was setup with a sitting area that has a fireplace and a TV. And, we designed the whole space around his furniture, so everything would fit. Essentially, the master suite is one big room, with bedroom behind all that.

The new home addition master suite boasts a full bath, with a roll-under sink, assistance for brushing his teeth, etc.. The toilet was setup with grab bars to allow him to stand holding the bar, including to use the facilities and dressing. It also has a heated toilet seat with bidet. As well as, a walk-in tub and large curbless shower.

The room was setup so he could have his privacy, but still have access to the rest of the house, and be able to easily go to the main house and spend time with family.

We also created a full apartment in the basement for a full-time caregiver, which has a bedroom, kitchen and bath.

Have a look at the photos below that were taken throughout the project. If we can help you create the master suite home addition you need to make your home easier to live in (and easier on your family), just give us as call at (513) 677-0196 or drop us a note. We’ll be happy to talk with you.

Before home addition

During in-law suite construction

After Construction

Master Bathroom Remodeling – Glendale, OH

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This client in Glendale, OH had remodeled most of her home. The master bathroom and closet had not been completed, and she wanted us to finish those areas for her. There were several requirements for the bathroom portion of the project, as well as a requirement for the closet. She had 120 pairs of shoes she wanted in dust-free storage.

Since she needed to expand the closet, our design recommendation was to create an addition off the front of the house. And, since most everything else in the home was new, it was decided not to try and save the old shower.

To reduce the cost of the project, we removed an original requirement to have custom shelving in the closet. And, instead, installed an entire IKEA cabinet system.

We had originally designed to move the bathroom in the space added some windows. But, that was over budget, so we redesigned to remodel the existing spaces. We opened up the bathroom so she could get light from the existing shower window. As well as, put in a solar tube for natural light over her new makeup area. She chose a beautiful 16″x32″ tile to use on the floor and walls. We also installed a heated floor system in the bathroom.

You’ll be able to see the significant difference in between the original bathroom and closet areas, and the newly remodeled areas of her home. The bathroom turned out to be luxurious; an amazing space to be able to relax and spend time in.

Before the bathroom remodel photos

During the Glendale bathroom project





After photos



Bethel Wheelchair Accessible VA SAH Grant, ALS Home Remodel

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This project was a wheelchair accessible SAH Grant remodel project in Bethel, completed for a Veteran of the Vietnam war. When we met him to start the grant process he had been recently diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

After the initial meeting to assess the project, we set up a design meeting to be at the home. We designed the remodel in-the home with the Architect and client. This allowed us to flush out all concerns and details in a very efficient manner, and come up with a design that works for the needs of the client and meets the criteria of V.A.

Making it wheelchair accessible

The plan was to get an accessible first floor master bedroom and bathroom. Using the space that was the living room and dining room, we rearranged walls and extended out onto an existing porch to pick up more space. Per requirements of the VA, the bedroom has an exterior door and ramp down to the ground for emergency exist in case of a fire.

The bathroom is a “wet room” design. with an open shower so it is easily accessible. The vanity area has one regular vanity and one roll under area for wheelchair accessibility. Also all doors in the new space are 36” wide.

Another requirement of the VA was that there would be 2 ways to get out of the house that are wheelchair accessible. For this, we widened the doorway to the laundry room and then widened the door to the garage. A vertical platform lift was installed in the garage to eliminate any stairs.

We take great pride in working with our clients and make the space as functional but also as aesthetically pleasing as possible so it feels like home and not a hospital room.

 

The job Jeff DeVol and his crew did on our building of a handicapped accessible master bedroom suite goes beyond amazing; I would give 10 stars if I could. ›› Read the McCravy’s full testimonial

Before VA SAH Grant remodel

After ALS accessible remodeling