TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - If you love stories about people overcoming adversity, then you’ll love today’s Angie’s List report. It involves a woman whose physical limitations are no match for a contractor who specializes in universal design, and offers inspiration for others facing similar challenges.
Amy Sekhar has been meeting challenges all her life, "I grew up just having stools everywhere and learning to manage. It got to the point where I really wasn’t enjoying cooking any more, and I love to cook. I knew it was possible to have lowered counter tops, but it was always one of those things you sort of think, well, if I lower them then the house isn’t going to be sell-able.”
That’s when a friend told her about another friend who works in universal design. Amy’s passion for cooking is back, and she and her husband plan to stay in their home for rest of their lives, "It’s just really nice to know that there’s a space that’s mine, that’s comfortable… that was worked around me instead of me working around it.”
Amy’s custom kitchen cost a hundred-thousand dollars or about twice the price of an average kitchen remodel. Smaller scale projects are more common, and Angie says a lot of great contractors, like Amy’s, specialize in universal design or are certified in customizing homes to meet special physical needs. Look for contractors who display credentials for universal design or CAPS, a Certified Aging in Place Specialist.
