NOR Design & Construction
VerifiedWith 15 years of industry experience, NOR is one of the top kitchen and bathroom design, build & remodelers in the Seattle area. Contact NOR Design today!
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5953 California Ave SW STE 100, Seattle, WA 98136, United States
Our Take
NOR Design & Construction has spent fifteen years working on kitchen and bathroom projects throughout the Seattle area, and their service address on California Avenue SW positions them to work across the city and surrounding regions. Early ratings across fifteen reviews suggest consistent customer satisfaction, with a 5.0 rating - though this remains a modest sample size and typical of newer online presences.
The contractor's stated specialties span kitchen and bathroom remodeling alongside interior design services. For aging-in-place work specifically, they list experience with walk-in tubs, walk-in shower conversions, grab bar installation, non-slip flooring, countertop lowering, and ADA toilet installation - interventions that directly address fall risk and mobility in the spaces where older adults spend the most time. They also mention bathroom safety upgrades and first-floor living solutions, suggesting an understanding that accessibility often means rethinking an entire floor's flow, not just one fixture.
Seattle's housing stock skews toward owner-occupied homes, with nearly 45% owner-occupancy, meaning many residents undertaking aging-in-place projects own outright and can plan for renovations with longer timelines. The city's 12.8% population age 65 and older reflects a growing number of households making these decisions.
What remains unclear from public listings is whether NOR has specific training in universal design principles, whether they've worked with occupational therapists or aging-in-place specialists, or how they approach the planning phase - questions worth asking directly. A contractor experienced in high-end bathroom design is not automatically experienced in the particular constraints and opportunities of aging-in-place work.
If you're considering a bathroom or kitchen renovation that includes accessibility elements, a conversation with NOR about their approach to aging-in-place projects and their experience with your specific needs would be a reasonable next step.