7 Kitchen Spaces That Need Universal Design Attention

These areas of the kitchen can be easily adapted to users of all ages and abilities with a few universal design considerations

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Pantry

Like cabinet accessories, pantries help acquire bonus space in kitchen designs, but there are ways to get pantries wrong.

  • Pay attention to the doors, the lighting, and the access, Owens advises.
  • Pull-out pantries can serve as an alternative to a walk-in pantry. Consider recessing a pantry “cabinet” into a wall to gain additional space.

Photo: Rev-A-Shelf Pull-Out Wood Pantry. Read More.

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Lauren Hunter

Lauren joined Hanley Wood in 2006 with a focus on bringing trends and new products information to professionals in the residential construction industry. When she's not in the office, Lauren travels to industry trade shows nationwide to check out those trends and products first-hand.

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