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This kitchen is about as
simple as cabinetry gets, while still providing the drawers I think
are essential.
Posts, cabinet doors, even drawer pulls have been eliminated. This is
an accessible kitchen, but in another situation the spaces between these
simple drawer bases could easily be filled with open shelves. This has
always been one of my favorite kitchen projects, and one of the least
expensive. It's very easy to work in this kitchen.
Accessible features: lowered counter, large kneespace, flush cooktop, tabletop oven.
The low shelves are very easy to reach, and the outlets are moved forward. The slot under the counter is for cutting boards.
Very Simple and Economical Kitchens
Though our kitchens are simple compared to most, it's possible to simplify things even more. I think some of these extra simple kitchens look great, and they can save significant amounts of money. The key thing, after all, is the layout, putting things where they should be to make work easier. You can accomplish this with very simple means.
I'm an advocate of Universal Design, the idea that any building project should be designed so that anyone can use the space, now and in the future.
We've done many accessible kitchens and incorporate accessible features in all our kitchens. Several of the kitchens pictured here are fully accessible, and many features of accessible kitchens (lots of drawers, a place to work seated, lower positioning of wall shelves), can make any kitchen design better. Recently we worked on an accessible kitchen at the Horton House at the Highlander Research and Education Center. I have featured it on my featured project page.
If you have an accessible project, let's talk
by phone.
Kitchen designed for future wheelchair
use. Doors lift off, kickspace pops off, and the flooring already runs
back to the wall. Mouse over to see it accessible IBW.
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