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Kitchens: Universal Design

Kitchens: Universal Design. Floor Plan. Extra-wide doorways and traffic areas Room for a wheelchair user to turn around 180 degrees Enough clear floor space at cabinets, appliances, and work centers for wheel chairs to maneuver. Countertops and Cabinets. Rounded edges

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Kitchens: Universal Design

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  1. Kitchens: Universal Design

  2. Floor Plan • Extra-wide doorways and traffic areas • Room for a wheelchair user to turn around 180 degrees • Enough clear floor space at cabinets, appliances, and work centers for wheel chairs to maneuver

  3. Countertops and Cabinets • Rounded edges • Color-contrasting borders • Varied counter heights • Crank-operated height-adjustable cabinets • Work areas with no base cabinets • Toe space under cabinets • Large, D-shaped cabinet pulls

  4. Countertops and Cabinets • Interior cabinet lighting • Turnable storage • Pull-out cabinet shelves • Pull-down cabinet shelves • Chemical storage

  5. Appliances • Side-by-side fridge • Lowered cooktop, wall-oven, and microwave • Raised dishwasher • Touch-pad controls

  6. Fixtures • Adjustable sink • Single-lever faucet with scald protection • Pull-out step under sink for kids

  7. Flooring • Non-slip, non-glare flooring • Color-contrasting borders

  8. Roll-out shelves make it easier to see and reach items stored in lower cabinets.

  9. A convenient pull-out counter beneath a built-in oven allows for easy transfer of dishes.

  10. Swiveling cabinet doors under the cooktop fold out of the way, providing valuable knee space.

  11. A rolling cart moves around the kitchen to assist in food preparation, serving, or cleanup.

  12. A 9" wood kickplate elevates the dishwasher to reduce bending and improve access for the mobility-challenged.

  13. An adjustable-height sink raises and lowers at the push of a button, and is loaded with easy-access features.

  14. A contrasting tile border aids those with limited eyesight and adds visual appeal.

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