Counter without lower cabinet in accessible kitchen

Fixed counter without lower cabinet – appropriate in a kitchen used only by a wheelchair user

Description
The user designed the counter as well as the entire kitchen. The counter is located along one wall and in a corner. It consists of a sheet of wood resting on counter frames. The height is adapted to the user's knee height. Built into the counter is a standard stove with ceramic cooktop and touch controls as well as two shallow sinks.

Authors comments
The user is satisfied with the counter, but would like to have a little more space.

Manufacturer
Kitchen company

Idea
User

Paid for by
Insurance money

Editors comments
The consoles are available at AH-produkter, www.ah-produkter.se (last checked March 2011)

Tip is dated from 2007

Categories for this tip
housing » kitchen, Tips and tricks from people with High tetraplegia with partly function in arms/hands (C5-6, ASIA A, B).

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