| Despite what people think, there are many | | | | fridge/freezer a little higher also helps. Much of this is |
| disadvantages to being tall, most of which arise in a | | | | only possible at build time, but with the assistance of |
| domestic setting. The good news is that good home | | | | a good architect can be designed into your house. |
| design can eliminate many of the problems that tall | | | | Bathroom -- probably the worst room in the house |
| people face. This is particularly easy to factor into a | | | | for a tall guy. The shower head needs to be tall |
| new build, but minor modifications to your existing | | | | enough to allow you stand straight and still have a |
| house can make a dwelling so much more | | | | generous water spray hit your head. Not having to |
| comfortable for tall people. | | | | bend too far down to the shower controls is a |
| One hundred years ago, average height of an | | | | nice-to-have. Some vendors stock extra long baths, a |
| American male was 2 inches smaller than it is now. | | | | must for the tall person who likes to immerse their |
| House builders build houses for average people and | | | | whole body, knees included in the water. The final |
| provided you are not too far from this average, the | | | | problem in the bathroom is a mirror positioned too |
| regular house is perfectly functional for you. However | | | | low on the wall. There's nothing worse than bending |
| I'm 6 foot 5 inches and notice many things in the | | | | at the knees to get a view of your face when |
| regular house that does not suit my posture , height | | | | shaving. |
| and build. Any body taller will notice more problems | | | | Bedroom -- the major issue here is the bed and it's |
| and to a degree that's more severe. What I consider | | | | length. Also the sleigh bed designs, with the vertical |
| a minor inconvenience, a taller person could consider a | | | | board on the end is one to avoid. Another tip here is |
| factor that makes a house uninhabitable. Lets look | | | | to increase the height of your wardrobe hanging rails |
| room by room... | | | | a little to avoid having your shirts hitting the bottom |
| Kitchen -- Worktops, sinks, faucets etc need to be | | | | floor of the wardrobe. |
| an inch or two higher to eliminate stooping down for | | | | Simple modifications can make a house more |
| food preparation. Air extractor fans need to be | | | | comfortable for a tall person, be it you, your loved |
| higher, as do all light fittings, to prevent bashing ones | | | | one or your 6 foot 4 inch fourteen year old son. |
| head. Positioning handles on drawers, cabinet and | | | | |