Most older Australians want to stay in their own homes in familiar neighbourhoods. But generally these homes were designed to accommodate larger, younger families rather than the needs of people as they age.
Renovating for retirement, ageing or a disability shouldn't mean that by gaining accessibility, you have to compromise on contemporary style and design.

Reece, a leading name in bathrooms, has launched Reece Access, Australia's first showroom dedicated to helping people create stylish and accessible bathrooms and kitchens.
Reece Access' showroom manager and occupational therapist, Penny Heighton said "We found that consumers looking for products to give them greater independence were faced with a number of limitations.

"Expensive, unattractive and poorly designed products, inability to get the right service and unpleasant shopping environments all presented major challenges," she said.
Reece Access' showroom is created specifically for people with a disability and the aging population, as well as their carers, health professionals, plumbers, builders and architects.

Assisted living products are no longer uninspiring. Reece Access stocks many new and innovative products, with a unique designer edge, including European and Australian brands such as Porcher, Hideaway, Mizu, Nobili, Teknobili, Posh, D'amani, Caroma, Dorf Clark, Architectural Designer Products and Ifo. The range includes tapware, basins, toilets, grab rails, vanity units, accessible baths, kitchen sinks, kitchen appliances, safety devices and general aids for daily living.

The Reece Access showroom is in Melbourne but the company intends to establish similar showrooms in other states. Reece Access does offer a national delivery service. You can visit the website: www.reece.com.au/reeceaccess