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Curbless showers, first-floor primary suites, wider doorways, and thoughtful universal design — renovations that support how you'll want to live for the next thirty years, without a single detail that reads as medical.

Aging-in-place work is usually specified like a hospital — grab bars bolted on, harsh lighting, clinical hardware. We design it like the rest of our work: warm, considered, and beautiful, with the access built into the architecture.
Our designers hold the National Association of Home Builders' CAPS certification — training specifically in universal design and accessibility.
Grab bars integrated with the tile pattern. Curbless showers detailed like spa suites. Access designed in, not bolted on.
Every fixture, finish, and modification is selected before construction. The price we quote is the price you pay.
The designer who develops the plan stays with the project through completion. Continuity matters even more when needs are personal.
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A good aging-in-place remodel is invisible — the door is wider but doesn't look it, the shower has no curb but reads like a spa, the fixtures are easy to reach but beautifully made. That's the standard we hold ourselves to.
✦ Curbless walk-in showers with integrated benches
✦ Wider doorways, hallways, and turning radii
✦ First-floor primary suites and single-level living
✦ Considered lighting, non-slip surfaces, and hardware
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Barrier-free showers | Walk-in tubs | Grab bars | Comfort-height toilets | Non-slip flooring | Wheelchair-accessible sinks
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Accessible counter heights | Pull-out shelving | Lever-style faucets | Reachable storage solutions | Improved task lighting
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Ramps & entryways | Wider doorways | Stair lifts | Non-slip floors | Motion lighting | Lever handles

Zelee Home holds contractor licenses in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. We’re fully bonded and insured with comprehensive general liability and workers compensation coverage. Our team has completed basement projects throughout the DMV.
Every basement finishing project includes a 5-year warranty on structural work and a 1-year warranty on all other aspects: finishes, fixtures, electrical, plumbing, and installation. We stand behind our work because we’re confident in the quality.
Investment varies significantly based on scope. A single bathroom with grab bars and a barrier-free shower differs greatly from whole-home modifications including ramps, wider doorways, and multiple room updates. We provide detailed estimates after your free home assessment so you know exactly what to expect.
No. This is actually one of the most common concerns we hear. Our approach treats safety features as design elements. Grab bars come in attractive finishes that complement your existing fixtures. Barrier-free showers look like modern spa retreats. The goal is a space that’s both safe and beautiful.
Often, yes. Some modifications like adding grab bars, installing a comfort-height toilet, or improving lighting can be done without gutting the entire space. During your assessment, we’ll discuss which approach makes the most sense for your situation and goals.
For most aging in place projects, you can remain in your home. We protect unaffected areas with barriers and floor coverings, maintain daily cleanup, and work to keep at least one functioning bathroom available throughout construction. For larger whole-home projects, we’ll discuss phasing strategies during planning.
Timeline depends on scope. A single bathroom modification might take a few weeks of construction after the design phase. More comprehensive whole-home accessibility improvements naturally take longer. We provide specific timelines during your consultation based on your particular project, so you’ll know what to expect before we begin.
Yes. We obtain and manage all necessary permits for your project, including building, electrical, and plumbing permits as needed. You don’t need to coordinate with building departments or schedule inspections. We handle the paperwork, fees, and follow-up so you can focus on your daily life.
We walk through your home identifying potential hazards and areas of concern. We discuss your specific needs, mobility challenges, and goals for the space. Then we recommend modifications for safety and accessibility and provide guidance on which changes would be most beneficial. There’s no obligation to proceed.
Absolutely. Many families start with the most critical areas (typically bathrooms) and plan additional modifications over time. We can design with future phases in mind so each update integrates seamlessly with previous work. For comprehensive projects, our whole house remodelling approach ensures design cohesion across your entire home.
Most work falls within 5–10 miles of our Bethesda studio; we travel up to 30 miles for appropriate projects.
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Schedule a private design consultation with our lead architects. We'll walk the home, discuss vision and investment, and outline the pathforward.