Senior living homes
Kitchen Accessible Layout for Senior living homes
Review the complete journey from arrival to use and exit. Check what people need to see, reach, turn around or operate.
Explore the ideas
Walkthrough checklist
- Walk the route from the actual building approach, including thresholds, doors and level changes.
- Identify functions that need an approachable position and reachable controls, and check them with users.
- Check furniture, contrast and signage against applicable accessibility requirements with the project professional.
Worked example
A resident using a mobility aid needs to reach the sink and everyday dishes without crossing a crowded work zone.
Walk the complete entry-to-sink route with the aid, then place frequently used dishes at a reachable counter-side storage point.
How to test it
Repeat the walkthrough after furniture is placed and verify the finished design against the applicable local standards.
Apply it to this space
- Layout
- Keep daily dishes and ingredients between waist and shoulder reach, with a clear turning area.
- Detail
- Use contrasting counter edges, pull-out storage and even task light over work surfaces.
- Trade-off
- More accessible pull-outs can reduce closed storage volume.
- Try common tasks at the resident’s reach
- Check floor transitions and counter glare
The Elixir portfolio
Details worth a closer look
