Safety First
Safety should always be a priority – even more so when mapping out an environment for our older years. Learn some particular ways to incorporate safety measures without sacrificing stylish living.
- Choose wooden tabletops with rounded edges, rather than glass or sharp corners.
- Tuck loose cords behind furniture to avoid trips; use cord covers.
- Keep where you walk clear of clutter to prevent falls.
- If balance is an issue for you, place furnishings in a way that helps use them if needed.
- Don’t use scatter rugs; they are trip and slip hazards for everyone.
- Safety Tip: Round edges are safer than sharp corners
- Choose sofas and side chairs that are comfortable but not too soft or very deep, to make getting into and out of them easier.
- Non-slip rugs are helpful in the bathroom.
- Consider a nightstand with connectors on its top or use a powerstrip there; either way, you’ll have easy access to plugs.