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A Guide To Selecting Kitchen Storage Units
ILC Reference NO 81:12:999
Item sourced from ILC WA database
Short Description
How the cupboards and appliances are set out in the kitchen determines how quickly and how easily kitchen activities can be carried out. When a kitchen is being designed or altered there are many things to consider; when the kitchen user has a disability, these considerations are even more important. Appropriate kitchen storage can make working life in the kitchen much easier.
Price Guide
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More Details
Factors To Consider When Buying Kitchen Storage Units:
- ease of opening and closing doors and drawers
- ease of reaching height and depth of cupboards and drawers
- direction of opening of doors of fridge, oven and dishwasher
- relevance of shelf and bench heights to their usage
- proximity of pantry and fridge to sink and work surfaces
- proximity of sink to stove
- amount of work involved in assembly and installation of units
- cost of installation of units
- degree to which cupboard doors open
Options:
- roll out vegetable racks
- roll out shelves
- roll out benches for extra bench space (can include bowl cutouts)
- corner units with lazy susan (revolving shelves) or swing out semi circular wire carousel
- garbage bin unit
- swing up work surface/appliance storage
- sliding storage baskets
- pull out ironing board (stored in a drawer)
- drawer spice racks
- twin cutlery dividers
- slide out kitchen towel holder
- pull out pantry
- cook book holder
- adjustable height bench
- hook rail
- mobile kitchen trolley
- large knobs and D-handles on the cupboards
For Further Information:
- Check the Yellow Pages
- Check Choice Magazine
- Talk to a nearby retailer
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
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