It’s never too early to add accessibility features into your home. You can start with the kitchen, which is one of the home’s most often-used rooms and the space that’s considered its heart. Here are some of the essentials that can make your kitchen the safer and more accessible space you want it to be.
- Smooth Flow of Movement
This means the kitchen should allow for easier navigation. You can make this possible with an open layout that complies with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for universal design. Altering doorways to be wider and wheelchair accessible also helps improve accessibility in your kitchen space.
- Adjusted Height for Countertops
You’ll want to make the work zone and breakfast bar more accommodating to people of all ages and abilities. That’s why you should consider having your kitchen countertops designed with varying heights. It’s recommended that countertops be lowered by two inches for seated use.
- Optimized Storage
An accessible kitchen usually has multi-layer drawers and drawers-within-drawers where every item is organized and within easy reach. Roll-out cabinets, in particular, are incredibly handy because they allow you to make full use of the depth of the cabinet while keeping essentials like pots and pans more accessible.
- Appropriate Appliances
Choose a cooktop that is separate from the oven to make it easier to use. This also keeps the space under the cooktop open for legroom. When picking an oven, go for a wall-mounted one because it can be placed at a custom height. As for the refrigerator, pick one with a bottom, pull-out freezer for easier access.
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You know STL Design and Build best as one of the most trusted decks contractors in the area. But our services aren’t limited to deck installation – we can also handle your kitchen remodel. With our top-tier solutions, we’ll help you make your kitchen space safer and more accessible. Call us today at (314) 329-2389, or fill out this contact form to schedule your window evaluation. We proudly serve Maryland Heights, MO, along with the Greater St. Louis area.