Barrier-free living: How to design barrier-free living spaces without compromising on aesthetics
Loft-style living concepts for all generations: How to design barrier-free living spaces - without compromising on aesthetics.
In recent years, barrier-free living has undergone a remarkable change in image. What used to be a purely functional necessity for older people or people with disabilities is now increasingly synonymous with well thought-out, modern home design. The focus has shifted: Accessibility is no longer just associated with clinical, unattractive solutions, but is used as an integral part of stylish, loft-like living concepts for all generations.
Contemporary, barrier-free living spaces are characterized by clear lines, open floor plans and high-quality materials. Doors and fittings play a central role in interior design, as wide or floor-to-ceiling doors made of glass and wood, all-glass doors or doors made of glass and steel, combined with elegant handles, not only create freedom of movement, but also set design accents. Sliding glass doors and level-access showers, which used to be installed primarily for practical reasons, are now popular interior elements in modern homes. This is how the barrier-free living trend works:
1. doors as a stylistic device: barrier-free and elegant living solutions
Doors made of glass and wood are not only functional, but also real design statements. A wide door opening gives the room a spacious and inviting atmosphere. Elegant glass doors ensure optimal light flooding and an open room design without having to compromise on privacy.
Tip: Sliding doors as a barrier-free solution
Sliding glass doors are particularly practical and barrier-free: they require no swinging space and are easy to operate. GRIFFWERK offers a wide range of stylish sliding door systems that blend harmoniously into any interior and create a modern, minimalist look.
2. door fittings: Design meets function
Door handles play a central role in the barrier-free design of a well thought-out living space. High-quality fittings, such as handle shells, handle strips or classic handles, are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also ergonomically designed to combine design with function. Depending on the style of home, uniform fittings on doors and windows can add an accent or blend harmoniously into the room.
Tip: Electronic door openers for maximum convenience
If you are looking for ultimate convenience and accessibility, you can opt for electronic door openers. These can be operated at the touch of a button, by smartphone or voice control and therefore offer a perfect combination of technology and design.
3. flexible room design for more freedom of movement
Open floor plans and flexible room layouts are key concepts in barrier-free design. Doors and partition wall systems made of glass and wood make it possible to open or close rooms as required, enabling flexible use.
Tip: make use of every niche
Floor-to-ceiling doors create a feeling of spaciousness and make rooms appear brighter. They also offer a stylish way of separating or connecting areas: An alcove becomes a walk-in wardrobe or personal home office thanks to a glass door.
Barrier-free living with GRIFFWERK
GRIFFWERK offers the right model and perfectly coordinated fittings for every style of living. The barrier-free PLANEO AIR sliding door system, for example, makes a delicate statement, while PLANEO LOFT gives the living room a cool loft character. Laser-cut hinged glass doors and a wide range of fittings, for example, create an even more individual ambience.
