Theresa’s blog

18 of the 20 most popular kitchens on Houzz aren’t designed for Alzheimer’s
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Kitchen design for Alzheimer’s It’s a luxury, taking a break to fantasize about the gorgeous designs on Houzz. I love the textures, colors, and the…

Updating a bathroom for your Alzheimer’s family member?
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The bathroom doens’t have to be a source of stress for a family living with Alzheimer’s at home.   When your family member is diagnosed…

Bathroom safety products that are designed for a stylish home.
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Grab bars and shower seats used to be a necessary eyesore for bathroom safety. But no more. How often do people use a towel rack…

Kids can participate in a bedroom makeover. Here’s how.
Before, this bedroom had no personality. And the little girl explodes with charisma. My challenge was to make the bedroom fit the girl.

No matter our age or how we live, personalizing a space makes it feel like it’s truly yours. When a editor-friend from MomZette asked for…

Bathroom design tips for Alzheimer’s families
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Think about color contrast when updating your bathroom.  My theory of designing for Alzheimer’s includes taking cues from designs during the time period that the person with…