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 🙂
M
Maverick18547 Sep 2012 07:08Could you draw a plan with the dimensions and upload a photo of it? Then I'll give it a try – there are quite a few people here who really know their stuff. Together, we can figure it out.I completely agree....
In the end, we just need your kitchen pre-planned here, and there are definitely enough users who can help you with the small details. There are plenty of ideas here. Why not give it a try?
Anyway, you can't go wrong with this... and it’s free as well.
Once everything is planned, you just need someone who can actually build it. If you also mention your location (or region), you’ll probably find a carpenter here who can help with the assembly. Or at least someone who knows someone.
Hello,
thank you very much for your help, this forum is really impressive! 😱
I have redrawn a section (kitchen and living room) from the building application, including the most important measurements accurately. I have included the architect’s "basic proposal" for the kitchen. The kitchen is open to the living room. One utility wall is 3.7m (12 ft) long, the other one (with a window) is 3.44m (11 ft 3 in) long. On the exterior wall, we want nothing except the dining area since that is where the sliding door to the balcony will be.
The current plan is very similar to the drawing, meaning along the long wall there will be two tall cabinets housing the oven and microwave. The microwave should be on top, and its bottom edge should not be higher than 1.15m–1.2m (3 ft 9.3 in–3 ft 11 in) so it can still be reached from a wheelchair. In the second tall cabinet, we have planned a freezer/fridge combo, also as low as possible but only as deep as to allow good access to the fridge while seated. The worktop height is planned at 86cm (34 in), with an under-clearance of 68–70cm (27–28 in) for wheelchair access. The cooktop and sink should be accessible from below. To avoid damage to the furniture, the “under-clearance slots” should be 90–100cm (35–39 in) wide. For the sink, the bowl depth and the position of the drain/trap are also important. The sink does not have to be fully accessible from underneath; it is sufficient to have 30–40cm (11.8–15.7 in) clearance to comfortably operate the faucet from a seated position.
In the corner next to the cooktop, we have planned a carousel cabinet at the bottom. Of course, due to the wheelchair accessibility, we lose some storage space, and in addition, we need storage in the lower area 😕
I am attaching the “sketch” here
Best regards,
Mac
thank you very much for your help, this forum is really impressive! 😱
I have redrawn a section (kitchen and living room) from the building application, including the most important measurements accurately. I have included the architect’s "basic proposal" for the kitchen. The kitchen is open to the living room. One utility wall is 3.7m (12 ft) long, the other one (with a window) is 3.44m (11 ft 3 in) long. On the exterior wall, we want nothing except the dining area since that is where the sliding door to the balcony will be.
The current plan is very similar to the drawing, meaning along the long wall there will be two tall cabinets housing the oven and microwave. The microwave should be on top, and its bottom edge should not be higher than 1.15m–1.2m (3 ft 9.3 in–3 ft 11 in) so it can still be reached from a wheelchair. In the second tall cabinet, we have planned a freezer/fridge combo, also as low as possible but only as deep as to allow good access to the fridge while seated. The worktop height is planned at 86cm (34 in), with an under-clearance of 68–70cm (27–28 in) for wheelchair access. The cooktop and sink should be accessible from below. To avoid damage to the furniture, the “under-clearance slots” should be 90–100cm (35–39 in) wide. For the sink, the bowl depth and the position of the drain/trap are also important. The sink does not have to be fully accessible from underneath; it is sufficient to have 30–40cm (11.8–15.7 in) clearance to comfortably operate the faucet from a seated position.
In the corner next to the cooktop, we have planned a carousel cabinet at the bottom. Of course, due to the wheelchair accessibility, we lose some storage space, and in addition, we need storage in the lower area 😕
I am attaching the “sketch” here
Best regards,
Mac
E
Elvis_12207 Sep 2012 23:27I think your initial planning already looks really good!
Unfortunately, I don’t see a fridge/freezer combo as feasible here (unless you find a half-height, freestanding unit with a larger separate freezer compartment on top — is the white freestanding LAGAN still available in Germany?). Would a large fridge with a freezer compartment be enough for you? For example, a Frostig 184/18 or Förkyld?
Installing the oven and microwave in the 141cm (55.5 inches) tall cabinet is no problem, though. You could add a 60x13cm (24x5 inches) drawer below it and cover the remaining gap at the very top.
I also placed a 60cm (24 inches) pull-out pantry unit next to the cooktop (great for storing oil, vinegar, spices, and other cooking utensils).
I’ll continue writing here tomorrow morning — I’m already losing sight of my keyboard... 🙁
Good night!
Unfortunately, I don’t see a fridge/freezer combo as feasible here (unless you find a half-height, freestanding unit with a larger separate freezer compartment on top — is the white freestanding LAGAN still available in Germany?). Would a large fridge with a freezer compartment be enough for you? For example, a Frostig 184/18 or Förkyld?
Installing the oven and microwave in the 141cm (55.5 inches) tall cabinet is no problem, though. You could add a 60x13cm (24x5 inches) drawer below it and cover the remaining gap at the very top.
I also placed a 60cm (24 inches) pull-out pantry unit next to the cooktop (great for storing oil, vinegar, spices, and other cooking utensils).
I’ll continue writing here tomorrow morning — I’m already losing sight of my keyboard... 🙁
Good night!
E
Elvis_12208 Sep 2012 12:01So... let's continue. Depending on the height at which wall cabinets remain accessible, I would try to make the most of the wall space. If 70cm (27.5 inches) high cabinets are already too tall, there are also options for wall cabinets 60x57cm (24x22.5 inches) or 60x35cm (24x14 inches) in height.
Furthermore, I have planned a base cabinet with shelves 37cm (14.5 inches) deep under the cooktop to allow for reasonable legroom while providing storage space. This could, for example, be fitted with Utrusta push-to-open devices to avoid installing protruding handles.
Let me know if this would generally be feasible! Maybe someone else here has a bright idea...?
Hello Elvis,
Thank you very much for your efforts! 😱
How deep can the cooktop actually be recessed underneath? One must not forget the installation depth and the cooktop wiring. Additionally, there needs to be a minimum clearance below the cooktop (heat also dissipates downward!).
My main concern with an IKEA solution is the cabinet height, which is already 86cm (34 inches), meaning that without the countertop and feet/plinth, we are already above the limit 🙁
We have now had a design created at a kitchen showroom. They used a kitchen series with a cabinet height of 68.5cm (27 inches). The manufacturer also offers appropriate under-cabinet installation options in that series, which looks quite promising.
Although I do like IKEA kitchens, I don’t see much chance for such a solution anymore.
Nevertheless, many thanks for your answers and suggestions!!!
Best regards,
Mac
Thank you very much for your efforts! 😱
How deep can the cooktop actually be recessed underneath? One must not forget the installation depth and the cooktop wiring. Additionally, there needs to be a minimum clearance below the cooktop (heat also dissipates downward!).
My main concern with an IKEA solution is the cabinet height, which is already 86cm (34 inches), meaning that without the countertop and feet/plinth, we are already above the limit 🙁
We have now had a design created at a kitchen showroom. They used a kitchen series with a cabinet height of 68.5cm (27 inches). The manufacturer also offers appropriate under-cabinet installation options in that series, which looks quite promising.
Although I do like IKEA kitchens, I don’t see much chance for such a solution anymore.
Nevertheless, many thanks for your answers and suggestions!!!
Best regards,
Mac
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