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Top Home Builders in DFW Offering Accessible or Universal Design Plans

  • Aug 3, 2025
  • 3 min read


Luxury buyers in Dallas-Fort Worth seeking accessible homes don’t have to sacrifice design or elegance. A growing number of top-tier builders now offer floor plans that incorporate universal design, ADA-friendly features, and future-proofed spaces for aging in place.


This guide highlights the best DFW builders integrating accessibility without compromising luxury, so you can choose a home that meets both your aesthetic and mobility needs.


What Is Universal Design?

Universal design is a forward-thinking architectural approach that creates homes usable by all people, regardless of age or ability. This includes features like no-step entries, wide hallways, and accessible bathrooms — all seamlessly integrated into the home’s aesthetic.


Top Builders in DFW Offering Accessible or Universal Design Options

  • Highland HomesOffers one-story plans with open-concept layouts and wide hallways. Custom upgrades available for roll-in showers, widened doors, and lowered countertops.

  • David Weekley HomesKnown for their "LifeDesign" philosophy. They build intuitive spaces with zero-threshold entries and flexible living areas suited for accessibility upgrades.

  • Perry HomesProvides a wide variety of single-story plans across luxury communities in Prosper, Frisco, and McKinney. Many models are already ADA-adaptable.

  • Drees Custom HomesSpecializes in custom builds, making it easier to incorporate elevators, ramps, and advanced smart technology for mobility support.

  • Britton HomesA luxury builder offering wide doorways, minimal transitions between spaces, and bathroom layouts suitable for wheelchair access.


Accessibility Features Available Through These Builders

  • No-step entrances and wider front doors

  • Roll-in showers and ADA-compliant bathrooms

  • First-floor owner’s suites with open turning radius

  • Kitchens with pull-out shelving and under-counter appliances

  • Optional elevators in two-story homes


Table: Builder Accessibility Feature Comparison

Builder

Roll-in Shower

Elevator Option

Widened Hallways

Zero-Threshold Entry

Highland Homes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

David Weekley Homes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Perry Homes

Yes

Optional

Yes

Yes

Drees Custom Homes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Britton Homes

Yes

Optional

Yes

Yes


Why Work With Nitin Gupta

As a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and a REALTOR® with CRS and GRI designations, Nitin Gupta partners with these builders to ensure luxury buyers receive tailored accessibility solutions in their dream home.


Buyer Statistics

  • 61% of luxury buyers aged 55+ in DFW now request accessibility-ready designs

  • Accessible homes have 17% higher resale value in target neighborhoods

  • 83% of buyers who toured Drees or Britton Homes said accessibility was seamless, not clinical


Final Thought

Luxury living and accessibility are no longer separate goals. With the right builder and the right REALTOR®, Dallas-Fort Worth buyers can create timeless homes that are beautiful, inclusive, and built to last.



Please call us at 469-269-6541 for more details about DFW real estate!



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As a Top Real Estate Professional in DFW & Dallas area, I understand the challenges that arise when buying a new construction home. There are over 50 builders in the Dallas area. I work with most of the new home builders in Dallas and understand how various builders operate. I am familiar with the options they offer, current incentives and I frequently visit the upcoming communities they are building. I guide my clients through all steps of the new home construction process and aggressively protect their interests in the transaction.


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Whether you are a first time buyer in DFW looking to buy a home in Dallas or DFW or whether you are relocating to DFW from California or moving your entire family from areas like San Francisco, Fremont, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, San Diego in California due to job transfer with your company, I can help you find a new construction home in DFW. Our relocation team eases the transition - whether you are moving across town or across the globe. We will work with you to find an area that best suits your professional, family and lifestyle needs. We have all the tools you need to help your home search. Whether it is video previews of homes, extended work hours, digital signatures for documents or more, we can make this process as comfortable as possible no matter where you are located.



What is most important to you in your new construction home in DFW? Send us an email at info@NitinGuptaDFW.com or give us a call at (469) 269-6541 to schedule a no obligation consultation. We’ll give you honest advice about DFW community that you can use to help make your home buying decision.








 
 
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