At Tilson Homes, we believe your home should be a place where everyone feels welcome, safe, and comfortable—no matter their mobility or physical needs. By incorporating accessibility into your home design, you’re not only addressing today’s needs but also creating a space that adapts with you over time. We understand the importance of designing homes that are functional, inviting, and accommodating for everyone.

Here’s how we can help you craft a home that’s accessible, beautiful, and built to last.

1. Designing Entryways and Exteriors

The first impression of your home starts at its entryways. We design exterior spaces that are as functional as they are welcoming.

• Zero-Step Entrances: Smooth, no-step entryways at front doors, garages, and patios remove barriers for those using wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers.
• Wider Doorways: Expanding doorways makes it easier for everyone to enter and exit with comfort and ease.
• Accessible Pathways: Providing slip-resistant, smooth surfaces for paths and ramps ensures safety while enhancing functionality.

2. Open-Concept Living Spaces

We love creating open-concept living spaces for families to connect, and these layouts work beautifully in accessible homes. Features like these make all the difference:

• Wide Hallways: Generous hallway widths make maneuvering easier for everyone.
• Low-Threshold Transitions: Flooring transitions are seamless and leveled, helping to prevent trips while enhancing movement between rooms.
• Roomy Layouts with Turning Space: Our designs allow ample floor space in key areas like the living room, kitchen, and bathroom, ensuring wheelchair users can move freely and engage throughout the home.

3. Accessible Kitchens

We believe the kitchen is the heart of the home, and it’s important that everyone can enjoy it. Thoughtful, accessible kitchen designs combine elegance and functionality to fit your needs. Here’s how we approach it:

• Lower Countertops: Customizable counter heights make meal prep and everyday tasks easier from a seated position.
• User-Friendly Appliances: Side-by-side refrigerators, wall ovens, and cooktops with front-mounted controls bring accessibility to everyday use.
• Pull-Out Shelves and Drawers: Custom cabinet features like pull-out shelves and soft-close drawers offer convenience and ease for all.

4. Accessible Bathrooms

Bathrooms are crucial spaces to prioritize when designing for accessibility. We take great care to make them both functional and comfortable with features like these:

• Spacious Roll-In Showers with Grab Bars: Curbless walk-in showers with grab bars and handheld showerheads provide ease and safety.
• Comfort-Height Toilets: Slightly elevated toilet designs are easier for those with mobility challenges.
• Accessible Sink Vanities: Open-space vanities allow for wheelchair-friendly access without compromising style.

Creating an accessible home isn’t just about meeting today’s needs—it’s about designing a house that accommodates life’s changes and evolves alongside you. At Tilson Homes, this approach is woven into everything we do. We’ll work with you every step of the way, providing expert guidance, tailoring designs to your vision, and ensuring your new home is a place of comfort for years to come.

We’re ready to build the home that works for you and your family. Contact us today to get started on your Texas dream home.