by Margot Schulman | Jan 10, 2019 | Accessible Interior Design, Interior Design for Seniors, Uncategorized, Universal Design
As we all start the New Year and get back to daily life—work, kids, aging parents, health—it’s easy to get caught up in the nitty-gritty details and forget (or sometimes avoid) the bigger picture. While connecting with family and friends during the holidays, I took a...
by Margot Schulman | Oct 18, 2018 | Accessible Interior Design, Aging in Place, Interior Design for Seniors, Universal Design
Significant life changes happen when we least expect them. Earlier this year, Schulman Design was approached by a couple to modify their home’s design to address their changing mobility and safety needs. The husband had recently undergone an unexpected surgery that...
by Margot Schulman | Aug 29, 2018 | Accessible Interior Design, Aging in Place, Interior Design for Seniors, Universal Design
Major construction projects, such as undergoing a significant renovation or building from the ground up, are as challenging as they are fulfilling. Much like a marriage, they involve a shared dream, ongoing care and commitment, and a willingness to flex in times of...
by Margot Schulman | Jun 19, 2018 | Interior Design for Seniors
We recently finished Seniors’ Week, which is a time dedicated to recognizing the tremendous value the aging population brings to our communities. Not only do seniors offer wisdom and experience, but they contribute artistically, economically, socially, emotionally and...
by Margot Schulman | May 8, 2018 | Designing for the Senses, Interior Design for Seniors
ENERGIZING! That’s the word that comes to mind when I think about the Environments for Aging Expo and Conference (EFA). It was an honour to present at such a prestigious event – we were humbled by the experience and it validated our genuine belief that good design for...
by Margot Schulman | Apr 23, 2018 | Accessible Interior Design, Interior Design for Seniors
I believe my life is designed to do exactly what I do. Meet my younger brother, David Schulman, we were 11 months apart. He was a talented athlete, involved in many sports, such as hockey, biking and swimming. He set provincial records in swimming that stood for 11...
