Interior designer Daryl Pines gives us tips on adding resale value to your home.

Hello, I'm Daryl Pines, from Daryl Pines & Company, with an 'invisible' way to add resale value to your home.

How? By focusing on Aging In Place or Universal Design.

It's all about making homes attractive, usable and safer for everyone, regardless of age.  The most noticeable result is living in a space that feels roomier and more open.

The idea is to create space accessible for everyone without sacrificing style.

It's about planning, and it's less costly when you plan in advance.
For instance, if you have ever held a child in one arm, groceries in the other and tried to open a door using a doorknob, you'll be able to imagine how much easier a lever handle is to use. Lever handles are easier for everyone.

Just plan on them from the start.

Universal design benefits everyone, from nine to ninety. So, with 10,000 people turning 65 every day, you'll be able to attract more buyers when you're ready to sell, and live more comfortably in the meantime.

This is a great design tip to bring style to your home.


For more information visit: www.DarylPines.com or www.IDSLongIsland.org