Ideas from Green Mountain Ranch : With Over 200 Green and Universal Design Elements

Kitchen Cabinets

24. 42” a.f.f. (above finished floor) wall-mounted cabinets and counters for tall people. With a remodel, they can be lowered to 32” a.f.f. for wheelchair users

25. 10” removable drawer in the kick space to lower the cabinets for wheelchair users

26. Self-closing drawers, eliminating protruding hazards

27. White interiors on cabinets for visual acuity and to reduce the need for lighting.

28. “C” grips on cabinets and drawers throughout the house

29. FSC certified book matched Santos rosewood

30. Full drawer extensions for easy access

31. Heavy items stored low

32. Light weight and seldom used items stored high

33. Pull down shelf

34. Pull-out hangers for dish clothes

35. Pull-out racks for easy reach.

36. Lazy susans to bring storage forward.

37. Appliance garages at counter level to prevent lifting

38. Wine rack usable by people of all heights and abilities (red wine is healthy!)