Every one’s home has a unique kitchen layout, and people store food, plates, and other items differently. Our kitchen solutions are intended to provide a safe environment to prepare food and eat as well as optimizing the storage potential.
There are a couple of simple solutions when it comes to accessibility in the Kitchen. One of the biggest issues for those with limited mobility is that of reaching items in the cabinets. It is recommended to use a step ladder with handrails for reaching the top shelves of the upper cabinets. For lower cabinets with shelves it is best to install full extension drawer guides with sliding shelves to replace fixed shelving. It is always best to have enough storage in order to keep the counter top, and cabinet tops, clear of items that could end up on the floor.
For people that use a wheelchair or a power chair in their home for mobility have other needs for kitchen accessibility. There are several possible orientations that will create an accessible kitchen. Installing custom cabinets with a lower counter top height as well as expanding the amount of lower cabinetry for storage purposes. A counter top range and a cabinet mounted oven make it easier to prepare food. Floating kitchen sinks allow someone to have full function of the sink without twisting their body. Solid and level flooring is essential for ease of movement. More ideas for customization become apparent when applying these basic necessities to the kitchen plan.
