Although Living Needs is best known for its level access bathroom designs, we can also help with other home adaptations for the elderly and less mobile.
For example, we are also installers of independence kitchens. These are kitchens that have been especially designed for use by wheelchair users. Combining practical function with attractive style, these kitchens have been designed to ensure that individual needs can be met without compromising on looks.
Offering a wide range of features to ensure ease of use and practical design, the independence kitchen is ideal for homes where there are a number of family members. One ingenious idea is an electrically operated rise and fall sink unit which allows the height of the sink to be adjusted at the touch of a switch raising it higher or lower depending on who is using it.
In addition, the kitchen design also features recessed plinths. These deep recessed plinths have been designed to accommodate wheelchair footplates so the user can get nearer to the units. Other practical designs include hobs with front controls for easier use, telescopic oven shelf runners and low level wall units for easy reach. The units also feature anti-tilt devices on shelves for safer access, and easy grip handles. Optional features include a pull out ironing board.
Designed with you in mind
The kitchens are available with a wide choice of doors, worktop and carcass colours to suit all styles and Living Needs offers a free design service to ensure that the kitchen meets your every need.
If you would like more information on the independence kitchen designs, either call us on 01271 374600 or visit Living Needs at 1 Mill Road, Barnstaple open Mon-Fri from 9am – 5pm and Saturdays by appointment. In addition, we can also arrange a free home survey if required.
Please note, Living Needs can also construct external wheelchair access ramps and grab rails. We are also agents for Somerset & Westcountry Stairlifts, and have working stairlift displays in our showroom. For more information, visit www.livingneeds.co.uk