Hello everyone,
my brother and I have recently acquired a new apartment. I have now started planning the kitchen. My brother uses a wheelchair, so, for example, the cooktop and sink should be wheelchair accessible. There should also be work surfaces at different heights. Are there any ready-made solutions from IKEA for this, or can you give me tips on how to implement something like this properly?
I would really appreciate any advice and suggestions from you!
Best regards,
Mac 🙂
my brother and I have recently acquired a new apartment. I have now started planning the kitchen. My brother uses a wheelchair, so, for example, the cooktop and sink should be wheelchair accessible. There should also be work surfaces at different heights. Are there any ready-made solutions from IKEA for this, or can you give me tips on how to implement something like this properly?
I would really appreciate any advice and suggestions from you!
Best regards,
Mac 🙂
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Maverick18544 Sep 2012 14:59Hello,
IKEA does not offer prefabricated solutions, only custom planning. Just ask the staff in the kitchen department. They have probably dealt with a case like this before.
IKEA does not offer prefabricated solutions, only custom planning. Just ask the staff in the kitchen department. They have probably dealt with a case like this before.
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Elvis_12205 Sep 2012 10:05In an Austrian house, there was a wheelchair-accessible kitchen design that I found quite clever. For example, the cooktop was installed flush within the countertop between two base cabinets, making it accessible from a wheelchair. So, there was a cabinet on the left and right, with the countertop mounted between them at a lowered height (for comfortable working level). The sink was set up in the same way, and the refrigerator was built into a 141cm (55.5 inches) tall tall cabinet to allow "floor-level" access.
I hope you understand what I mean? It’s obviously easier to explain with a drawing. The kitchen wasn’t more expensive than any other; you just need a few ideas or to work on-site with the customer to figure out what they are able to do. (For example, up to what height cabinets are reachable for them, etc.)
I hope you understand what I mean? It’s obviously easier to explain with a drawing. The kitchen wasn’t more expensive than any other; you just need a few ideas or to work on-site with the customer to figure out what they are able to do. (For example, up to what height cabinets are reachable for them, etc.)
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Nayla_10685 Sep 2012 16:30Hi,
making it wheelchair accessible is definitely possible but certainly a challenge, which makes it really interesting. Basically, you would need to look at the space where it will be installed, how high it can be, and what should be included in the kitchen. Of course, essential things like the sink, stove, etc., but what else? I already have an idea in mind that will require some effort but is definitely doable. However, it cannot be represented in the planner software.
So go ahead and share some basic details, Mac. 🙂
Best regards
Na.
making it wheelchair accessible is definitely possible but certainly a challenge, which makes it really interesting. Basically, you would need to look at the space where it will be installed, how high it can be, and what should be included in the kitchen. Of course, essential things like the sink, stove, etc., but what else? I already have an idea in mind that will require some effort but is definitely doable. However, it cannot be represented in the planner software.
So go ahead and share some basic details, Mac. 🙂
Best regards
Na.
Hello!
First of all, thank you for your replies. We recently visited IKEA and were quite disappointed. The kitchens there can hardly be customized to suit individual needs. Regarding countertop height, the consultant’s suggestion was: "Get legs from the hardware store" 🙁
There are also no solutions for sink and cooktop accessibility underneath. Other kitchen manufacturers seem to be more flexible in this regard.
Best regards,
Mac
First of all, thank you for your replies. We recently visited IKEA and were quite disappointed. The kitchens there can hardly be customized to suit individual needs. Regarding countertop height, the consultant’s suggestion was: "Get legs from the hardware store" 🙁
There are also no solutions for sink and cooktop accessibility underneath. Other kitchen manufacturers seem to be more flexible in this regard.
Best regards,
Mac
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Elvis_12206 Sep 2012 22:28I already described earlier how it could be done, for example: the countertop recessed between two base cabinets and securely fixed with sturdy brackets on the left and right—possibly with an additional support post attached to the wall. Also, try to install mostly drawers in the lower cabinets for easier access, place the refrigerator at floor level (for example, inside a 141cm (55.5 inches) tall cabinet), and so on.
I don’t want to criticize the staff at your IKEA, but I get the impression they didn’t really want to put much thought into what could be done and how.
You can actually do a lot with IKEA kitchens if you’re just a bit creative and have some ideas.
Could you draw a plan with the measurements and upload a photo of it? Then I’ll give it a try—there are several people here who really know their stuff. Together, we can figure it out.
I don’t want to criticize the staff at your IKEA, but I get the impression they didn’t really want to put much thought into what could be done and how.
You can actually do a lot with IKEA kitchens if you’re just a bit creative and have some ideas.
Could you draw a plan with the measurements and upload a photo of it? Then I’ll give it a try—there are several people here who really know their stuff. Together, we can figure it out.
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