Designers are offering up exceptional ADA-compliant kitchen design with accessibility in mind. Kitchen design is an ever-evolving process. It embraces functionality, balance, the perfect layout, smart storage solutions, proper lighting and ventilation and the right cabinetry choice. All while honouring style and esthetics. Exceptional design is an aspiration for most kitchen designers, and just as important, are wheelchair accessible kitchens built with ADA compliance in mind. While ADA-compliant kitchens have advanced over the years, the reality is, there currently are more kitchens that don’t require ADA compliance than those that do. But with the senior population projected to increase and aging in place a viable option, we anticipate a shift in the kitchen design industry toward even more advancements to cater to that need. In an effort to address that demand, designing with accessibility in mind is becoming an important consideration in residential architecture and design. In addition, kitchen furniture and…
Research shows that baby boomers’ expectations of where they’ll live as they age differ from that of their parents’ generation. Nursing homes, to many, represent a loss of…
The term “aging in place” describes seniors’ ability to live independently in their homes for as long as possible. According to the Federal, Provincial, Territorial Ministers Responsible for…
Aging in place design, also known as universal design, is designing for your present and future needs. It’s inclusive design for people of all ages and abilities. The…
The kitchen is the heart of the home and a renovation priority. Whether you love to cook, entertain guests or use the space as a family hub, kitchen…
When planning a home renovation it is wise to prepare for the future and incorporate accessible design features which will allow you to live in your home for…
In the home and cottage construction industry few contractors consider accessibility when building or renovating. As cottagers age, the issues surrounding accessibility to the family cottage will become…