--- title: Portland Design Build Remodeling Blog | Aging in Place description: Aging in Place | Browse our blog for home design trends, ideas, and inspiration for your next remodeling project. Cooper Design Build is located in Portland, OR. --- - About Us - [Your Expert Guide](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/design-build-company-difference/) - [Are We The Right Fit For You?](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/right-fit-project/) - [FAQ](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/have-questions-we-have-answers/) - [Meet Our Team](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/meet-our-team/) - Services - [Whole House Remodels](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/home-remodeling-portland-or/) - [Integrated Additions](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/home-additions-portland-or/) - [Historic Homes](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/historic-home-remodeling-portland-or/) - [Gourmet Kitchens](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/kitchen-remodel-portland-or/) - [Primary Suite & Bath Remodeling](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/bathroom-remodels-portland-or/) - [Attics & Basements](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/basement-attic-remodel-portland-or/) - [Outdoor Living Rooms & Kitchens](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/outdoor-living-remodeling-portland-or/) - [Aging in Place](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/aging-in-place-portland-or/) - [Luxury Remodeling](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/luxury-home-remodeling/) - [ADUs](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/adu-builders-portland-or/) - [Testimonials](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/home-remodeling-testimonials/) [![coooper-design-build](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/CooperDesignBuilders_March2020%20Theme/Images/coooper-design-build.png)](https://www.cooperdesignbuilders.com) - [Process](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/design-build-process/) - [Portfolio](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/remodeling-portfolio/) - [Blog](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com) - [Contact us](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/schedule-a-consultation/) - About Us - [Your Expert Guide](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/design-build-company-difference/) - [Are We The Right Fit For You?](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/right-fit-project/) - [FAQ](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/have-questions-we-have-answers/) - [Meet Our Team](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/meet-our-team/) - Services - [Whole House Remodels](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/home-remodeling-portland-or/) - [Integrated Additions](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/home-additions-portland-or/) - [Historic Homes](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/historic-home-remodeling-portland-or/) - [Gourmet Kitchens](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/kitchen-remodel-portland-or/) - [Primary Suite & Bath Remodeling](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/bathroom-remodels-portland-or/) - [Attics & Basements](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/basement-attic-remodel-portland-or/) - [Outdoor Living Rooms & Kitchens](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/outdoor-living-remodeling-portland-or/) - [Aging in Place](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/aging-in-place-portland-or/) - [Luxury Remodeling](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/luxury-home-remodeling/) - [ADUs](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/adu-builders-portland-or/) - [Testimonials](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/home-remodeling-testimonials/) - [Process](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/design-build-process/) - [Portfolio](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/remodeling-portfolio/) - [Blog](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/) - [Contact Us](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/schedule-a-consultation/) # Portland Design Build Remodeling Blog Browse our blog for home design trends, ideas, and inspiration for your next remodeling project. Cooper Design Build is located in Portland, OR. ![](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/Dark-Grey-Logo-1.webp) [schedule a consultation](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/schedule-a-consultation/) call us: [503-282-0545](tel:5032820545) # Posts about Aging in Place [![What is the most popular countertop material in 2025](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/What%20is%20the%20most%20popular%20countertop%20material%20in%202025.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/which-material-best-kitchen-countertops) ## [What is the Best Countertop to Use in a Kitchen](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/which-material-best-kitchen-countertops) [![](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/What%20is%20considered%20a%20custom%20kitchen-1.jpg)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-considered-custom-kitchen) ## [5 Signature Features That Define a Custom Kitchen Remodel](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-considered-custom-kitchen) [![](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/What%20are%20the%20most%20important%20elements%20to%20include%20in%20an%20outdoor%20area-1.jpg)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-most-important-elements-include-outdoor-area) ## [5 Features That Make an Outdoor Living Space Truly Complete](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-most-important-elements-include-outdoor-area) [![What are some common misconceptions about kitchen remodeling](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/What%20are%20some%20common%20misconceptions%20about%20kitchen%20remodeling.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-common-misconception-kitchen-remodeling) ## [Debunking Common Myths About Luxury Kitchen Remodels](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-common-misconception-kitchen-remodeling) [![What is the Portland FIR Program](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/What%20is%20the%20Portland%20FIR%20Program.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-need-know-portland-fir-program) ## [Why Portland’s FIR Program Matters More Than Ever](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-need-know-portland-fir-program) [![Why do people build ADUs](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/Why%20do%20people%20build%20ADUs.jpg)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/why-people-build-adus) ## [6 Smart Reasons to Build an ADU on Your Property](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/why-people-build-adus) [![What are the rules for ADUs in Portland](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/What%20are%20the%20rules%20for%20ADUs%20in%20Portland.jpg)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-rules-adu-portland) ## [ADU Restrictions in Portland, OR: New Policy Changes & What They Mean](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-rules-adu-portland) [![What is high-end lighting](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/What%20is%20high-end%20lighting.jpg)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/best-high-end-lighting-ideas-elevate-my-home) ## [Lighting Design for Upscale Homes](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/best-high-end-lighting-ideas-elevate-my-home) [![](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/What%20do%20people%20look%20for%20in%20a%20luxury%20home-1.jpg)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/how-integrate-smart-home-technology-luxury-renovation) ## [Top Smart Features for Luxury Homes in 2025](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/how-integrate-smart-home-technology-luxury-renovation) [1](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/topic/aging-in-place) [2](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/topic/aging-in-place/page/2) ![iconoir_media-image-list-1](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/iconoir_media-image-list-1.png) ### View Our Remodeling Portfolio View photos of the many beautiful Portland area homes that COOPER Design Build has had the privilege of designing and remodeling over the years. ![material-symbols-light_stacked-email-outline-rounded](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/material-symbols-light_stacked-email-outline-rounded.png) ### Sign Up for Our Newsletter Join our email list and COOPER Design Build will provide informative articles, recent design trends, and feature newly remodeled Portland homes in our monthly newsletter. ![solar_notebook-square-outline](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/solar_notebook-square-outline.png) ### Get Inspired, Download our guides Download our resource guides and get inspiration and ideas on designing your ideal kitchen. 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