HOW HOUSEBUILDERS
CAN MAKE KITCHENS
MORE ACCESSIBLE
More than ever, housebuilders are experiencing an increasing demand
for accessible homes without compromising on design.
With the kitchen being the heart of the home, homeowners
of all ages and levels of mobility want to enjoy the
experience of cooking, cleaning and socialising in a stylish
space that they are proud of. Moores’ latest innovations
for the kitchen pair good looking design with accessible
solutions to create spaces that are ergonomic for all. Here,
Andrew Story, Head of Product Development at Moores
shares the latest innovations in this area.
ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL AGES
The Office for National Statistics1 has named population
ageing as a global phenomenon with people over the age of
60 expected to make up 16.5% of the population by 2030.
Therefore, a key aspect of creating an accessible space is
considering this ageing population and its specific needs,
whether this be when specifying retirement and residential
homes, incorporating accessibility into multigenerational
homes or specifying projects for older clients.
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By donning ‘age explorer’ suits that physically age their
movements by 20 years and upwards, R&D teams can walk in
the shoes of an older demographic. In doing so, they are able
to experience the challenges faced by this demographic
first-hand and conceptualise helpful solutions accordingly.
ADJUSTABLE WORKTOPS
The introduction of rise and fall worktops now allows each
potential user to personalise the height of the cabinets and
worktops to their specific needs, creating a versatile space
for multigenerational homes and homes in which residents
have varying levels of mobility. There are a variety of different
options regarding functionality, ranging from a rise and fall
electronic motor that can be operated via wall-situated
buttons to manual adjusting via a handle.