Meet Adam Thomas – the UK’s leading designer of accessible kitchens and the visionary behind Freedom range of kitchens. With over 40 years of personal experience, Adam has developed a set of design principles that have gained recognition by Occupational Therapists and designers.
What do you imagine when you think about an accessible kitchen design? Anything as stunning as this beautiful dream space which has been meticulously designed for a family with a full-time wheelchair user? https://t.co/GYv8Tz8vGn
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When designing any kitchen, it is generally advised to position the oven at the same height as the work surface for easy, comfortable ergonomic access. We recommend the @NEFFHomeUK Slide&Hide® oven with its clever door that hides under the oven when open. #AccessibleKitchen
Safety is one of the key considerations when designing any kitchen, but especially an accessible one. We always recommend an Induction Hob in a Freedom kitchen. They are more energy-efficient, eco-friendly, safer and easier to use for people with mobility or sensory impairments.
Did you know that Freedom by Symphony kitchen fronts and worktop colours are tested for their light reflective values (LRVs) to ensure they are ideal for people with visual impairments? #AccessibleKitchen#InnovativeDesign
When designing an accessible kitchen, appliances are an important consideration. Our oven of choice is the @NEFFHomeUK Slide&Hide®. This innovative appliance features a unique door that slides smoothly under the oven for easy access, making it ideal for wheelchair users.
We really have tried to think of everything when it comes to our Freedom kitchen range. Here’s a close-up view of our front access tap, conveniently located and simply operated with just one lever. It also has an easy grip.
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If you're planning an accessible kitchen design, consider installing a shallow depth sink. It's a game-changer for wheelchair users as it maximises leg space underneath for greater manoeuvrability, amongst many other benefits #accessibledesign#livingwithdisabilities
Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month comes to an end, we want to share some of the incredible accessible design features that can be integrated into our Freedom by Symphony kitchens, to bring a new level of inclusivity and convenience to your home https://t.co/BXhz04Z5oN
Pantries are a must-have in a modern day kitchen and creating accessible storage has been a must for us here at Freedom. Our pull out larders and pull down baskets are the most convenient way of maximising storage in the kitchen.
This beautiful design by https://t.co/YjqFbn7fF3 looks like a standard kitchen, however, it includes many universal features for wheelchair users and all members of the family. From the practical low height work surfaces to pull out baskets.
Perfect for those who like to entertain, these handy pull out shelves are heat resistant and allow you to rest hot food safely as it comes out of the oven.
Kitchen Design by Tara Neil Kitchens and Adam Thomas
April signifies Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month.
Designed in collaboration with Adam Thomas, a leading expert in accessible design, our Freedom by Symphony accessible kitchen is practical, safe and stylish.
Check out our latest blog here https://t.co/AWLYEhQplc
We are excited to share that our Freedom by Symphony range has been Highly Commended in the Genius Kitchen Innovation category for the @idealhome Kitchen Awards! This is testament to Symphony's commitment to creating feature-packed accessible kitchens
The worktop you didn't know you needed and why...
Our Freedom kitchen range features an adjustable height worktop that you can bring up and down with the touch of a button. This kitchen addition is perfect for so many different scenarios like couples with big height differences
Did you know we were involved in the creation of the first fully accessible holiday home in London? We teamed up with Jo and Charles at @AblestayL and our retailer Tara Neil Kitchens who designed the beautiful kitchen. The kitchen is the Urban design from our Freedom range.
How sleek and sophisticated is this kitchen? What you might not realise is this is a fully accessible design that has been created for a full-time wheelchair user and her family. Clever and thoughtful design has made this space stylish and practical.
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