What would make home work better?
More space, a comfortable seat or easier storage? Start with the room that causes the most friction in everyday life. Decide what you want to improve before choosing a style or a shopping list.
- Living room: balance seating, walking routes and reading light.
- Bedroom: plan bed access, storage and reachable lighting together.
- Kitchen and dining area: allow for working routines, connections and pulled-out chairs.
- Bathroom: consider moisture, door movement and secure fitting.
- Work area: try the desk, seat and screen as one arrangement.
Keep what already works
Moving a sofa, adding a well-placed light or reorganising an accessible cupboard may help more than replacing everything. Gather a few material and colour samples and check them in daylight and evening light.
Comfort now and in the future
Good furniture should suit its users. Test sitting and standing, check handles and keep everyday routes usable. If mobility changes, reassess bed access, seat height and controls. A label such as “senior-friendly” is not a substitute for trying the actual product.
Support and applications
Tax relief and local assistance are different routes
The federal Home Accessibility Tax Credit is non-refundable tax relief for eligible renovations, not a cash grant for an ordinary kitchen or furniture purchase. Eligibility includes a qualifying person and dwelling; portable furniture and household appliances are generally excluded. Provincial or territorial assistance has its own conditions.
Where to apply or ask
For federal tax relief, follow CRA’s Home Accessibility Expenses guidance. Ask your province or territory separately about adaptation programs before commissioning work.
What to prepare
- Evidence that the person and dwelling qualify.
- Contracts, itemised invoices and description of the adaptation.
- Supplier details, work dates, address and proof of payment.
- Keep supporting records; CRA says not to send them with the return unless requested.
When to act
Check eligibility before spending. Keep records and claim qualifying expenses on the relevant tax return. The linked CRA page currently explains tax year 2025; check the guidance for the year you claim.
The responsible body determines the documents required in your case. Send personal evidence through its official channel, not through WOHNALIO.
Buying furniture in Canada
A change-of-mind return is generally governed by the retailer’s policy; defective goods are a different matter. Check the policy before buying, including freight and custom-order exclusions. For unresolved disputes, consult your provincial or territorial consumer affairs office. Budget in CAD, with applicable taxes and delivery.
What would you like to work on next?
Plan your room before you buy the furniture
Measure the room, try the walking routes and check delivery access. Avoid furniture that fits on paper but gets in the way at home.
Explore the guideChoose a sofa or armchair that feels right at home
Check seat depth, support, fabric and clearance before buying. Find seating that suits how you relax and how you get up.
Explore the guideBedroom furniture: easy access and useful storage
Plan the bed, wardrobe and lighting together. Make a calmer bedroom with useful storage and clear everyday routes.
Explore the guideBefore you buy furniture: a practical checklist
Check the full cost, delivery, assembly, materials and returns. Know what is included before you place the furniture order.
Explore the guidePlan your kitchen: layout, storage and a realistic budget
Prepare the room measurements, choose a kitchen layout and compare complete quotes. Use the planning worksheet before visiting a kitchen specialist.
Explore the guideDoes the room need more than new furniture?
If access, doors or the bathroom need changing, plan those works before ordering furniture. Check the local guidance for permissions, support and suitable professional help.
Plan home adaptations