disabilities but for everyone ,” Maegan says . She explains that while the term might bring to mind images of ramps and handrails , true barrier-free design is more holistic . It ' s about creating spaces that serve the people who live there , visitors , and even the home itself . “ Homes have a soul ,” she quips , with the kind of wry insight that only someone who lives and breathes design can offer .
So , what does Blue Copper Design offer ? Note that it ' s not just your standard home renovation company . Maegan offers full-service design , consultation and barrier-free design — all with a keen eye for creating spaces that are both aesthetically breathtaking and fully functional for those with mobility challenges . “ We don ’ t just throw up some grab bars and call it accessible ,” she says . “ I make sure my designs look like anyone could walk into them and feel at home , whether they ’ re disabled or not .”
And therein lies the magic : Maegan ’ s work goes beyond just meeting minimum accessibility requirements . She creates homes that are truly livable — beautiful , customized spaces that serve as havens for those who occupy them . She weaves elegance with practicality in ways that challenge the usual assumption that accessible design has to look clinical or bland . No . Maegan ’ s designs are warm , vibrant and inclusive . They reject the notion that accessibility and style are mutually exclusive .
Now , for all the aspiring business owners out there , let ’ s be clear : starting a company from scratch is no walk in the park . “ There ’ s a certain level of delusion you need to have at the start ,” Maegan laughs . “ Because if you really knew how hard it was going to be , you might never start .” But she did , and Blue Copper Design has flourished into a nationally recognized firm , consulting on projects all over the United States . Maegan ' s vision for her company is grander than merely growing profits . She ’ s out to shift paradigms — to leave the world a little more accessible than she found it . " Right now , only 2 % of homes in the U . S . are accessible , and that includes apartments . We ’ re a long way from where we need to be .”
As the demand for accessible spaces grows — especially with more people choosing to age in place — Maegan is positioning her company as a leader in the movement . " People always ask if accessible design affects home value , and I ’ m here to tell you , it absolutely does . It adds value ," she says firmly . " Not only are accessible homes in demand , but they ’ re rare . There ’ s a 98 % gap in the market , and that ’ s only going to grow ."
Beyond her work with individual clients , Maegan is also looking toward the future — dreaming up collaborations with home builders and bigger brands to bring accessible design into the mainstream . Her aim ? To make barrier-free spaces a norm , not a niche .
“ I ’ ve noticed that when people see accessible designs that don ’ t look like a hospital , it sparks something in them . They start to think about their own lives and how design impacts them . It ’ s not always about being disabled ; it ' s about creating a home that works for you , your family , your friends , everyone !”
The world often overlooks the needs of people with disabilities ,
but Maegan Blau is quietly , but powerfully , making waves . And if you ’ re wondering what her guiding philosophy is , it ' s this : “ Design for everybody . Not just everybody . . . every body !.”
She ’ s bold , thoughtful and transformative — just like her designs .
Visit Maegan at BLUE COPPER DESIGN bluecopper . design
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