29 min
Smart Tech In Your New Home Navigating Life with Vision Loss
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- Non-Profit
Summary
In this episode, Kim Wardlow interviews Tamara from Unsightly Opinions about setting up a new space when moving. Tamara shares her experience with remodeling and offers tips for designing a new space, including considerations for flow and accessibility. They discuss the use of furniture to support layout and flow, as well as the incorporation of technology in the home. Tamara emphasizes the importance of lighting and suggests options for indirect lighting. They also touch on the use of technology and apps for setting up a home, and Tamara shares her favorite gadgets and appliances. The episode concludes with a discussion on budget considerations and compromises, as well as an overview of Unsightly Opinions and their goals.
Takeaways
When designing a new space, consider flow and accessibility, such as easy navigation and open spaces.
Use furniture and rugs as tactile markers to help with orientation and navigation.
Incorporate technology in the home for efficiency and usability, such as smart bulbs and voice-controlled lighting.
Consider the importance of lighting and explore options for indirect lighting to create a comfortable and functional space.
Be thrifty and creative when setting up a home, and prioritize functionality within your budget.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Announcements
02:04 Tamara's Experience with Remodeling
03:07 Tips for Designing a New Space
06:22 Using Furniture to Support Layout and Flow
07:37 Incorporating Technology in the Home
09:55 Importance of Lighting and Indirect Lighting Options
13:02 Using Technology and Apps for Setting Up a Home
20:44 Considering Budget and Compromises
23:49 Unsightly Opinions and Goals
26:05 Final Tips for Setting Up a Home
27:51 Upcoming Topics and Closing
Thank you for listening to this episode of NLVL. If you have any questions, please call us at (720) 712-8856, or email us at feedback@aftersight.org. Have a wonderful week and we'll see you next time.
Summary
In this episode, Kim Wardlow interviews Tamara from Unsightly Opinions about setting up a new space when moving. Tamara shares her experience with remodeling and offers tips for designing a new space, including considerations for flow and accessibility. They discuss the use of furniture to support layout and flow, as well as the incorporation of technology in the home. Tamara emphasizes the importance of lighting and suggests options for indirect lighting. They also touch on the use of technology and apps for setting up a home, and Tamara shares her favorite gadgets and appliances. The episode concludes with a discussion on budget considerations and compromises, as well as an overview of Unsightly Opinions and their goals.
Takeaways
When designing a new space, consider flow and accessibility, such as easy navigation and open spaces.
Use furniture and rugs as tactile markers to help with orientation and navigation.
Incorporate technology in the home for efficiency and usability, such as smart bulbs and voice-controlled lighting.
Consider the importance of lighting and explore options for indirect lighting to create a comfortable and functional space.
Be thrifty and creative when setting up a home, and prioritize functionality within your budget.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Announcements
02:04 Tamara's Experience with Remodeling
03:07 Tips for Designing a New Space
06:22 Using Furniture to Support Layout and Flow
07:37 Incorporating Technology in the Home
09:55 Importance of Lighting and Indirect Lighting Options
13:02 Using Technology and Apps for Setting Up a Home
20:44 Considering Budget and Compromises
23:49 Unsightly Opinions and Goals
26:05 Final Tips for Setting Up a Home
27:51 Upcoming Topics and Closing
Thank you for listening to this episode of NLVL. If you have any questions, please call us at (720) 712-8856, or email us at feedback@aftersight.org. Have a wonderful week and we'll see you next time.
29 min