Enjoy The Life You’ve Built
Staying at home is everyone’s preferred option, now and into the future. That shouldn’t be cut short if your needs change.
A little planning can go a long way to make life’s transitions safer and easier to manage. The great news is that a lot of mobility friendly choices can be incorporated seamlessly with modern design standards. We specialize in aesthetic solutions to keep you in the home you love. Outlined below are just some of the options available. Schedule your free, in home consultation today.
This is a design element which is often underappreciated. Overhangs from counters block walkers and wheelchairs from getting close enough to do normal kitchen prep like chopping and mixing.
Solutions like spaces under counters, pull out surfaces, detachable cabinets, and multi level countertops ensure your kitchen contains prep areas which are accessible to everyone.
Under Counter Space
Easier to use, easier to organize.
How many times have you pulled out every pot and pan from under the counter just to get the one thing you need?
Drawers are a better choice for heavy cookware or delicate glassware because unlike with under cabinet shelving, the storage comes to you. No bending needed.
For things like cutlery, spices, dishes, tupperware, or small appliances consider a purpose built insert to keep everything where you need it.
Drawers Over Doors
The alley between your cabinets should be at least 42-48 inches wide to allow for traffic and appliances being opened. Wheelchairs can require up to 60 inches of turning radius.
To avoid tripping or bruising your body on an end cabinet, consider softening the edges of the space with rounded cabinets and countertops.
Wide Alleys and Round Corners
Door knobs can become difficult to grasp as we age. Pulls are easier to operate than door knobs because you don’t have to apply any pressure with your thumb.
