Being paraplegic has its own challenges, but when we look at our own homes, we need to know that we can relax, be at ease and be comfortable working in an accessible and user- friendly environment created and designed to suit our individual needs.
Actually the latest terminology is "universal design ", meaning design to suit everyones needs throughout life.
"The design of products and environments to be usable by ALL people, to the greatest extent possible without the need for adaptation or specialised design." Ron Mace 1985.
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| Counter height is 80 cm with total clearance beneath the counter to allow for freedom of movement. Maximum reach is 60 to 65 cm. |
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| The Galley layout of our kitchen allows easy movement from one side of the kitchen to the other. The mobile trolley allows us to be flexible with work areas. |
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| Note the open area beneath the sink. Large sliding windows opens the kitchen to the garden and allows sunlight to stream into the kitchen. The pull out ironing board is a great feature as well. |
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| The gas hob with open area under the counter and the mobile trolley make up the key cooking area. |
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| Lever control and mixer on the tap makes it easy to use with limited hand function. |
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| Sliding doors are a must on kitchen cupboards with sliding shelves inside the cupboard. Also note the open area under the desk and bookshelf. I must admit, it is actually used for the dog bed! |
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| "Universal design = design for human diversity, social inclusion and equality." Design for All Europe 2008. |
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| Our "Room with a View"...... never a dull day in our kitchen. We spend hours sitting here watching the birds.... from dawn till dusk, we always have some entertainment! |
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