Welcome to Living Design Company + Aging in Place
Most people don’t think about how their home will work for them ten or twenty years from now. They simply live in it — until something changes. A fall. A surgery. A parent moving in. Stairs that suddenly feel steeper. A bathroom that no longer works the way it once did.
That moment often arrives without a plan.
Living Design Company was created to change that.
Living Design Company provides aging in place planning, home livability assessments, and universal design guidance in Boulder. As a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) and Occupational Therapist, I help homeowners evaluate how their homes can adapt to support independence, accessibility, and long-term living.
Aging in place means being able to live safely, comfortably, and independently in the home and community you love as you grow older. Sometimes that requires small adjustments. Sometimes it involves thoughtful design changes. Often it simply requires clarity about what options exist.
A Different Kind of Perspective
Living Design Company brings together three worlds that rarely meet in one place: healthcare, design, and real estate.
I’m an Occupational Therapist by training and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS). My work has always centered around one core idea: how people live inside the spaces around them.
Long before working in real estate, I began my career as a personal care attendant for college students with spinal cord injuries. Supporting those students taught me something powerful very early on — independence often depends on the environment around us.
The layout of a room.
The height of a counter.
The width of a doorway.
The placement of a shower bench.
These details determine whether someone moves through their day easily or struggles with every step.
That experience shaped how I see homes.
As an occupational therapist, I learned how the body changes over time and how environments can support mobility, safety, and independence. I also learned the language of healthcare — diagnoses, rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, and the practical realities families face when life changes quickly.
Later, working in luxury real estate, I saw another side of the equation.
Homes are not just financial assets. They are the environments where life happens.
Through years of helping clients buy and sell homes, I developed a deep understanding of home value, layout, and long-term usability. I evaluate homes not just for how they look, but for how they function — today and into the future.
Most professionals see homes through one lens: construction, medicine, or real estate.
Living Design Company sees all three.
Looking at Homes Through a Livability Lens
When I walk through a home with a client, we look at it differently.
We consider:
• How movement flows through the space
• Whether lighting supports visibility and comfort
• How bathrooms could adapt if mobility changes
• Whether main-level living could be possible in the future
• How entrances, stairs, and pathways function
• Whether the home could support caregivers or multigenerational living
This approach is rooted in universal design — the idea that homes should be usable by people of all ages and abilities without sacrificing beauty, comfort, or style.
The goal is never to make a home feel clinical.
The goal is to create environments that quietly support independence while still feeling like home.
Planning Ahead — Without Fear
One of the biggest misconceptions about aging in place is that it only matters when a health crisis occurs.
In reality, the best time to think about these things is long before they become urgent.
Planning ahead allows homeowners to make decisions calmly and thoughtfully. It reduces stress for families, preserves independence, and often results in homes that function better for everyone — not just later in life, but right now.
Aging in place planning may involve:
• A Home Livability Assessment
• Identifying small modifications that improve usability
• Planning adaptable bathrooms or entrances
• Evaluating layout changes that support long-term living
• Considering multigenerational living solutions
• Exploring accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or flexible spaces
Sometimes the answer is simple.
Sometimes the solution is creative.
But there is almost always more than one path forward.
A Guide Through the Process
Living Design Company exists to help homeowners see those paths clearly.
We begin with a Home Livability Assessment, walking through your home together to evaluate how your space supports daily living today and how it might adapt over time.
From there, you receive thoughtful recommendations and practical priorities so you can decide what changes — if any — make sense now and what can simply be planned for the future.
Sometimes that means a few small adjustments.
Sometimes it means planning renovations.
Sometimes it means evaluating whether a different home may ultimately serve someone better.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer.
But there are always thoughtful solutions.
Homes That Support Life
At the end of the day, a home should do more than look beautiful.
It should support the people who live inside it.
It should allow you to move comfortably through your day.
It should adapt as life evolves.
It should provide stability, independence, and belonging.
Living Design Company was created to help homeowners think ahead — thoughtfully, calmly, and with clarity.
Because the best homes are not just well designed.
They are designed for living.
Frequently Asked Questions About Aging in Place
What does aging in place mean?
Aging in place means continuing to live safely and independently in your own home as you grow older, often with thoughtful home modifications and planning.
What does a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) do?
A CAPS professional evaluates how a home supports mobility, accessibility, and daily living, and recommends design changes that help homeowners remain independent.
What is a Home Livability Assessment?
A Home Livability Assessment evaluates layout, lighting, entrances, bathrooms, and daily-use spaces to identify ways a home can better support comfort, accessibility, and long-term living.
Who helps with aging in place planning in Boulder?
Living Design Company provides aging in place planning, home livability assessments, and universal design guidance to help homeowners make thoughtful decisions about adapting their homes for long-term independence.
