Our physical and mental abilities may change through our lifespan.  Maybe we were just born with special abilities. We want our children with different abilities to participate in everything they wish. A sensory space could support them to get through their day. A clutter free area to have all their new medical equipment nearby while playing.  Having  an illness or injury that has altered the way we function can impact our performance.  Our routines, habits, and environment could be modified to facilitate in improvement in quality of life. 

We may have many roles within our home and activities to perform on a daily basis. As a child you need to play, a  mother or father needs to care and rest, a teen needs to socialize and learn. Everyone has different roles and unique activities to support those roles. Home modifications can be made to our home design and lifestyle  to allow  us to be more productive and successful in the performance of our tasks to carry out our roles.

Since the COVID pandemic, about 35% of workers that are able to work remotely are doing so full time. We created an "office" in our home, but are we being mindful of our furniture choices and layout to protect our health? Every day in our home office, we could be putting our body at risk for injury. Our minds may need support to get through our day. Our spirit may need support to enjoy what we do. With proper recommendations of office design and the way we work in the space can greatly enhance our performance of work. 

Our homes should be our safe haven. Some environments can have increased risk of accidents. Many accidents could possibly be avoided with simple environmental or routine adjustments. After these changes are established, we can enjoy our space with less stress. 

Our lives are busy and at times we dismiss the activities we love to do. The activities that are meaningful to us and our family  should not be placed on the back burner. We need to be creative with our spaces to allow for us to do what is important to us and gives us purpose and enjoyment .  

When starting a home project, there is so much context to consider when creating layouts and choosing finishes. This is an opportunity to design a space to serve your household in ways that could ease daily routines. Real estate is a huge investment. Creating it mindfully will pay off. Implementing a universal design will not only be beneficial throughout our lifespan, but also for others when it is time for the home to serve another family. 

To have a safe space to encourage and provide opportunity to learn is very important. Too often the technology, lack of time or misinformation of product is provided to support growth and development of our children. With the the right toys, routines, and supports within their home, learning and growth can be optimized.