In today's era of the pursuit of a happy life for all, age-appropriate design is not only a wisdom, but also a responsibility. Especially when there are elderly people at home and their health is not very good, it needs to be taken into account in the decoration.
In this issue, let's talk about some age-appropriate designs in home design, if there are elderly people over 60 years old at home, it is highly recommended to design, comfortable and worry-free.
1. Entrance
As the first space after entering the door, the entrance is not only the beginning of the family temperature, but also a continuation of emotions. And for the elderly,There are two main points that we need to pay attention to.
1) There must be a stool for changing shoes
For the elderly, there must be a stool for changing shoes in the entrance. After all, when you are old, it is not easy to bend over to tie your shoes. Therefore, the configuration of a shoe changing stool is not only to increase comfort, but also to improve safety.
However, there is a detail here, that is, the height of the shoe changing stool should not be too low, at least reserved to 50cm, so as to avoid too difficult for the elderly to get up, and make life more humane.
2) The size of the lazy kick
When designing a shoe cabinet, many people like to leave the bottom blank to allow a space for lazy people to kick and facilitate the replacement of shoes. However, it should be noted that the height and depth of the lazy kick need to be paid special attention.
For example, the depth is best controlled at more than 35cm, so that the elderly can see at a glance when changing shoes, and do not need to bend down to find shoes in **, reducing the action of bending over.
In addition, the height of the lazy kick is also recommended to be 30cm high, one is to facilitate the search for shoes, and the other is to avoid bumping the feet due to the height being too small.
Second, the living room
The living room is the main activity space at home, in order to allow the elderly to have a spacious and free movement spaceIt is recommended to cancel furniture such as coffee tables and carpets to make the space more free and make life more relaxed.
In addition, in the choice of sofa, we should also pay attention to the material and size. For example, it is best to sit on the sofa with a height of 43cm, so that the elderly have a comfortable angle; For example, the material of the sofa cushion is better to be a little harder, which can protect the waist.
If you must have a coffee table, the height of the coffee table should also be slightly higher than the sofa cushions, and the coffee table should avoid sharp corners.
3. Restaurants
There are two main things to pay attention to in the restaurant, that is, the details of the dining table and sideboard.
1) Dining table
The size is sufficient, and it is recommended to match it with a round table. Not only is it more in line with Chinese dining, but it can also avoid the collision of table corners.
If the size is not enough, it needs to be matched with a long table, and there must also be a collision-proof corner. If the space structure allows, the card seat design can also be considered. Compared with ordinary dining chairs, it will be more comfortable and safer.
2) Sideboard
The hollow area in the middle of the cabinet is as high as possible, although it looks a bit wasteful, but for the elderly, daily storage will be more flexible. It is convenient to put some commonly used items on it to avoid forgetting the memory difference.
In addition, remember to add a semi-arc edge to the countertop of the hollow area, so that the elderly can grasp and support their fingers when using the cabinet, so as to avoid falling due to poor waist.
Fourth, the aisle
All aisles and door openings should be larger than 80cmWheelchair accessible. Even if you don't need a wheelchair now, think about the future. At the same time, if necessary, handrails should be installed on the walls.
It is recommended to install floor lamps in all active line cornersIt can be set up in advance with smart products to realize the function of automatic switching, making daily traffic and getting up at night more convenient.
5. Bedrooms
For the elderly, the bedroom is the space that stays the longest, so all aspects need to be taken into account when designing.
1) Be spacious
It is recommended to give the largest room in the house to the elderly, and the furniture is as simple as possible. In addition to a bed, a nursing bed can also be placed for easy care.
If the room is too small, consider eliminating the wardrobe and adding only a bed, bedside table or table to make it easier to store something.
2) Humanize life
Whether it is a handrail next to the head of the bed or a handrail on the wall, it is recommended to install it. Don't forget the pager and night light next to the bed.
Note: All sensor night lights are recommended to use plug-in type, electronic type is very inconvenient.
6. Balcony
The elderly are accustomed to drying clothes, so it is recommended to put the washing machine on the balcony to reduce the distance between the living lines. There is also a washing machine recommended to choose a wave wheel, which is simple to operate and very convenient for washing and drying.
If a front-loading washing machine needs to be installed, then the bottom can be heightened. This way, when washing and drying clothes, there is no need to bend down drastically. As for the drying rack, you can use an electric one, and it will be more convenient for the elderly to operate.
7. Kitchen
For the elderly, the most important thing in the kitchen is to be bright. Therefore, in addition to the basic main lights, such as above the sink and under the wall cabinet, remember to install the lights to avoid the situation of darkness under the lights.
In addition, there must be more countertop spaceIn this way, the items are placed on the countertop, which will be more convenient to use. At the same time, it is also necessary to design the cabinet size according to the height of the elderly, so as to avoid bending over and stepping over during daily cooking operations.
8. Bathroom
In the design for the elderly, the bathroom is the most important space, and it is also the most prone to dangerous situations, so it must be repeatedly scrutinized when designing.
1. In addition to using non-slip bricks on the ground, it is also necessary to ensure the flatness of the ground, and do not appear raised objects such as sliding door tracks and water retaining strips.
2. The shower area must be spacious, and if you can make a rectangle, you should not be diamond-shaped, and it is best to meet the space of two people and facilitate the care of children.
3. Toilet handrails, bathroom folding stools, and basic safety components are indispensable.
Write at the end:
In fact, the design for the elderly is not necessarily for the elderly, like many young people have also started the planning of retirement life in advance. This is not only a change in the concept of living, but also an investment in the future life. So families in need, you can refer to it.