Why Pottery Barn just redesigned some of its most popular furniture

It can be scary getting older. Not because of the wrinkles or gray hair, or even the knee and hip pain. I’m talking about the furniture. For anyone facing a mobility issue, interior design choices range from grim to nonexistent. And while public spaces (and even websites) have to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) by law, no such rules govern or guide domestic furniture design. Meanwhile, a fall at home can be disastrous. One in four people over 65 fall at home each...