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 | Oct 5, 2018 | Accessible Interior Design, Universal Design
My interior design work is much more than a job; it’s like a calling. I do what I do because I am inspired by the strength in humanity and the unbelievable feats people with physical and cognitive challenges achieve. I enjoy designing spaces that meet their challenges...
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 | Jul 12, 2018 | Accessible Interior Design, Universal Design
Making significant design changes to your home or multi-resident facility is an important and often daunting undertaking. There are so many decisions to make, from scope and budget to the intricate details of the finished product. One of the common questions we get...
by Margot Schulman | Jun 28, 2018 | Universal Design
We all vary in our physical, cognitive and visual abilities, which change throughout our lives. We are affected not only by the aging process but by other life changes, including bearing children, medical procedures and operations, illness and unexpected events and...
