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Collection by Allie Weiss

Kitchens Designed for Accessibility

Built with universal design principles, these kitchens can be enjoyed by all.

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Italian kitchen company Snaidero set out in 2002 to create an attractive kitchen system that would meet the needs of individuals in wheelchairs. The result: the Skyline kitchen.
Italian kitchen company Snaidero set out in 2002 to create an attractive kitchen system that would meet the needs of individuals in wheelchairs. The result: the Skyline kitchen.
Ed Slattery, seen here with his son Matthew, wanted to create a sustainable home that is accessible without feeling like a hospital.
Ed Slattery, seen here with his son Matthew, wanted to create a sustainable home that is accessible without feeling like a hospital.
A view from the dining area. The architects arranged for the large original fireplace to be taken down to maximize space, and added a new dividing wall between the living room and the kitchen. The island, outfitted with a gas cooktop from Fisher, is new. Its surface extends to an adjacent workspace, beneath which is plenty of clearance for wheelchairs or stools.
A view from the dining area. The architects arranged for the large original fireplace to be taken down to maximize space, and added a new dividing wall between the living room and the kitchen. The island, outfitted with a gas cooktop from Fisher, is new. Its surface extends to an adjacent workspace, beneath which is plenty of clearance for wheelchairs or stools.