Melissa Beard
Marketing + Social Media Director
With an extensive background in education, Melissa brings over 18 years of classroom teaching experience to LifeStage Home Designs with a focus on interpersonal relationships, systems, operations, as well as highly effective social skills and awareness. She excels at balancing the technical side of the design world with a softer, “people-first” approach within our industry. While mostly working behind the scenes on our social media platforms, marketing, human resources, and company branding, her true passion and purpose is helping others succeed.
Fun Facts: Melissa also leads a team of over 400 sales reps within the Norwex Corporation, where she continues to educate and inform others on how to create a healthy home by reducing and eliminating toxic chemicals. She is also a proud alumni of East Carolina University and has two amazing daughters. Oh, and she just so happens to be married to Mark.
Universal Design Features In LifeStage Home Plans
Home plans designed by LifeStage feature some or all of these features of universal design:
Barrier-Free Layouts
Open and spacious floor plans allow for easy living throughout the entire home, ensuring full usage by anyone, with any ability. View Plans
Main Level Master Bedroom
With the master bedroom on the first floor, you can comfortably live and age in place. View Plans
Curbless Shower
All of our plans specify a zero-entry shower. Which not only look great, but are safer and easier to access for everyone in the family. View Plans
Stacked Closets
Aligning closets now provides spacious, deep closets, as well as a simple way to add an elevator to the house later, if needed. View Plans
Stepless Entry
Forget handrails, wheelchair ramps or steps that prevent visitors. A house designed with a stepless entry ensures anyone can safely live in or visit your home. View Plans
Ease of Use
Whether you’re pushing a stroller, using a wheelchair, or moving furniture, you'll be free to navigate inside your home unobstructed. View Plans
The main tenant of universal design is access for everyone. LifeStage homes work for multiple generations, varying abilities and all ages. Build a home that’s practical and welcoming. Shop the home plans now.
