Design Challenge Toolkit: Kitchen Layout

Kitchen and Dining

Kitchen Layout

The kitchen has space for multiple cooks as well as lowered work surfaces for homework, recipe work or any other seated projects.

Wall ovens help reduce bending and reaching, which can be difficult for people with limited mobility.

Locating controls at the front of the stove top allows everyone to avoid reaching over hot burners and pans and boiling water.

Cost
$$$$

Difficulty
High

Need to hire a contractor/remodeler.

How-to tip

Even a good, universally designed kitchen might have to be adapted to convert for full use by anyone who is seated. In a universally designed kitchen, the overall space can remain the same, even as some cabinets and counters may have to be changed.

Principles Equitable Use The design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities. Flexibility in Use The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities. Low Physical Effort The design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue. Size and Space for Approach and Use Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user’s body size, posture, or mobility. Tolerance for Error The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions.

Analytics Replicability Totally unique solutions, that can’t be applied on other lots or home styles aren’t terribly useful. Features with and “R” designation are particularly applicable to other home renovation situations in a variety of settings.

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Kitchen Layout

How-to tip