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Universal Design - Kitchens

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Universal Design - Kitchens

Dishwasher drawers may work (can put a storage drawer below. This one is Fisher & Paykel 23 7/16 inches wide. Comes in 16. 3/32 tall, or 18 tall (inches).

Best Appliances for Small Kitchens: Remodelista's 10 Easy Pieces

For the small but mighty kitchen, here are our favorite compact appliances: smaller refrigerators, apartment size stoves, and space-saving ovens.

15 Clever Things You Didn’t Know You Really Needed in Your Kitchen

Elegant solutions that make life in the kitchen just a little bit easier.

Raised dishwasher - I'm putting one in my new kitchen since I have back problems. Putting it toward the end of a counter run so it doesn't break up the counter.

Kitchen Design Idea - Install An Adjustable Height Kitchen Island

Kitchen Design Idea – Adjustable Height Kitchen Island

Having a kitchen with an adjustable height kitchen island allows everyone in the house can easily cook and prepare food comfortably, no matter how tall.

Universal design

Rev-a-Shelf Designing homes for the widest variety of needs is the foundation of universal design. You might even call it downright-obvious design. Also called aging-in-place design, it aims at enabling residents to stay in their home comfortably and safely throughout...

Universal Design Research Guide

Universally good kitchen design

Most homes built or remodeled with universal design in mind make me want to jab my eyes out. " Universal design " provides enhanced accessi...

Once you see a raised dishwasher, you will wonder why dishwashers were ever designed to be placed down to the floor. If you have the room to do this, it's wonderful for those with bad joints or knee problems. Universal design is in the forefront of state-of-the art design. (via Houzz)

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Healthy Home and Lifestyle Design

Renovations can be messy and stressful. Get the tips to plan a healthy and safe home renovation. Indoor air quality, remodel, healthy home #renovation #kitchenremodel #healthyhome

10x de mooiste minimalistische badkamers

Een trend waar we niet meer omheen kunnen, de minimalistische badkamer! Weini...

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Aging in Place - Home Remodeling, Health & Wellness to Age in Place

Wheelchair Accessible Kitchens - Photos

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Raise up the d/w and create a drawer underneath as a bonus. I have seen this and it is great even for us not in a wheelchair!!!

Healthy Home and Lifestyle Design

A healthy home is a home that promotes safety. Learn how to incorporate safe design strategies in your new home or renovation. remodel, aging in place, universal design, wellness architect #aginginplace #healthyhome #wellness

Prefab Homes in Seattle

Prefab homes in Seattle are the perfect detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU)

Fall Protection Solutions - SmartCells USA

Aging in place is growing trend, check out the info graphics!

Drawers Under The Sink

Sink drawers, much more useful than sink cupboard. Gotta remember this when I remodel the kitchen. Kitchens and master suites score big with buyers when they are updated with some style!

aging in place / barrier free - think ahead when designing garden

A Guide To Building Raised Gardening Beds

Learn how to build raised gardening beds to save your #vegetables!

Raised Bed Ideas: Gardening with Raised beds - Simple tips to make it more effective

raised garden bed LOVE THESE, LEAST EXPENSIVE, GALVANIZED STEEL, never rot

Greenhouse accessories and electrical system - Gardening Site

I'd like to have one of these ... I'd visit with my coffee, chat with my plants..

SnowMelt - Radiant Heat Specialists

Heated driveway! As long as you don't live on a hill so that melted runoff doesn't create a hazard for those on the road.

Search results for: 'hotflake snow melting mats'

The Industrial ice melting walkway mat can be used anywhere like on Wheelchair Ramps,on driveways (Yes, the heated walkway mat is durable enough to withstand the heavy load of cars), giving you access to outdoor pools, spas, saunas or BBQ in the harshest of winter