Mature Transitions by Design

Universal Design = An Investment in Future Well-Being

“Letty and her team did a fantastic job in every facet for us… She is the complete package when it comes to remodeling needs. We where very lucky to have been recommended to her. She is a real treasure in this industry”
– Ken Thayer, President – Residential First Capital
“I wanted to take a moment to let you know what a fabulous job Letty Allen of Mature Transitions by Design did in coordinating the transition…I quite honestly don’t know how we would have managed without her and would highly recommend her services.”
– Mark Wight, Chicago IL
Universal Design = An Investment in Future Well-Being

“Letty and her team did a fantastic job in every facet for us… She is the complete package when it comes to remodeling needs. We where very lucky to have been recommended to her. She is a real treasure in this industry”
– Ken Thayer, President – Residential First Capital
“I wanted to take a moment to let you know what a fabulous job Letty Allen of Mature Transitions by Design did in coordinating the transition…I quite honestly don’t know how we would have managed without her and would highly recommend her services.”
– Mark Wight, Chicago IL

About
Owner, Letty Allen, is a national ASID & NKBA award-winning designer. She started Design Lines LLC after graduating from the Harrington Institute of Interior Design. The initial focus was on renovations in hospitality and healthcare settings. This background influenced a specialty in evidence-based Universal Design. A client’s life can be transformed by combining the concepts of living WELL and technology into the design format enabling a healthy lifestyle. In 2005, Mature Transitions by Design was established for the purpose of creating a design/build firm. Its goal is to form a partnership with the client for the purpose of creating a Lifestyle Plan to be used for the present or new home.
Solutions have included:
- Adding radiant heat in the shower for comfort and mold control.
- Releasing stress with plumbing fixtures that both cleanse and massage.
- Removing flooring transitions in fall prone areas such as kitchens and baths.
- Eliminating VOCs created by products by products such as gas cooktops.
- Laying dimmable LED lighting to increase visual acuity.
- Programing circadian lighting to assist the bodies production of melatonin for undisrupted sleep.
- Incorporating furnishings that match and support body measurements.
- Integrating smart home technologies.
- Choosing an ergonomic placement of high use products such as TVs and appliances.
- Purifying water and air.




Our Work
Renovation
Relocation
Contact Us
We work with you to create a custom Lifestyle Plan to thrive in place. The current or new home can then provide a lifetime of living. Your Home Forever!
Positive transitions are matched to the client’s needs by creating a Lifestyle Plan that incorporates award winning design/build services.
We work with you to create a Lifestyle Plan designed for the new home and provide all facets of move management.
Servicing the Chicagoland area, we can help you create a Lifestyle Plan for your renovation or relocation needs that will defy aging!

Our Work
We work with you to create a custom Lifestyle Plan to thrive in place. The current or new home can then provide a lifetime of living. Your Home Forever!

Renovation
Positive transitions are matched to the client’s needs by creating a Lifestyle Plan that incorporates award winning design/build services.

Relocation
We work with you to create a Lifestyle Plan designed for the new home and provide all facets of move management.

Contact Us
Servicing the Chicagoland area. Contact us so we can help you create a Lifestyle Plan for your renovation or relocation needs that will defy aging!
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Now one provider using Universal Design does ALL the requirements for move management or updating an existing home to thrive in place.
Result: A Seamless Transition. CALL: 847.304.9129 for a complimentary consultation
Now one provider using Universal Design does ALL the requirements for move management or updating an existing home to thrive in place.
Result: A Seamless Transition. CALL: 847.304.9129 for a complimentary consultation