Kitchen 3: Wheelchair Accessible "Mini"

[nelsonic]

Initial 3D Sketch for #52 the "mini" kitchen is designed to be wheelchair accessible.

Two Zone Induction Hob MÖJLIG 29 cm x 52 cm

https://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/30237138/

Inset sink LÅNGUDDEN

https://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/S59157391/

Kitchen Mixer Tap with Pull-out Spout ÄLMAREN

https://www.ikea.com/pt/en/catalog/products/80341646/

For Kitchen Taps, GOTO: #57

This chopping board that fits neatly between the sink and hob:
https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/cookware/knives-chopping-boards/aptitlig-chopping-board-bamboo-art-60233426/

I think we will standardise on these Bamboo chopping boards as they are better for the environment
than plastic and biodegrade-able when beyond their useful life.
(though I will probably periodically run them through a thickness planer to extend their life)

https://youtu.be/-av6cz9upO0?t=250 "buy the best you can afford and take good care of it" 👍

Todo

• Add Extractor Fan Kitchen Extractor Fan #53
• Add Accessible Switch for Extractor Fan
• Add Accessible Wall Socket

[nelsonic]

A slightly more expensive tap is the Hansgrohe Focus kitchen tap
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FK3XNW4?aaxitk=ACkTSnIjagXmOY6Ea5j64w

the IKEA ÄLMAREN above is €99 but has mixed reviews if you go to the more critical country websites (IKEA does not translate reviews from their various country localisations) e.g:
The US site which has the most reviews: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80341651

In particular the "Drip, drip, drip" review:

I'm willing to take a "risk" on the IKEA tap on the basis that the store is 5 mins drive from @home and if for any reason it's not perfect we have 365 days to return it.

But if we find a Grohe, Hansgrohe or similar quality (reputable brand) tap at a reasonable price
I would also consider "upgrading".

[iteles]

This is awesome! 🙌
I definitely think we should open a separate issue on the taps but other than that, looks fantastic.

[nelsonic]

@iteles agree that the taps deserve their own issue. opened: #57

[nelsonic]

@iteles the MR kitchen is ready for review please see the following screenshots:

If you have time to visit my desk to review in Sketchup, please come over.

[nelsonic]

@iteles in the design above, the purple switch is an accessible mains cut off.
We weren't able to find any at our electrical supplier, so I was considering ordering this one:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292994559915

Should we order more than one (e.g: for the other kitchen areas ...?)

[iteles]

This latest design also means that we will want to change the placement of the current extractor fan piping from just above the refrigerators to above the window.

I have booked a meeting with our ventilation folks at the building site today to discuss 👍

[nelsonic]

@iteles you haven't answered my question regarding the Cooker switches ...
So I've placed the order for one (to be delivered directly to the building site):

Will be good to get the ventilation locations sorted. 👍

[iteles]

Oops, my apologies. No, I don’t see a reason to order more than one, the only place that needs an ugly wall switch is this station. The other extractor fans will be switched on/off on the fan itself!

[nelsonic]

The IKEA 2-zone induction hob is really overpriced at €249 ... and online reviews aren't great.
By contrast this electriQ (it doesn't matter what the brand is, it's not visible on the product) is quite good:
https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p/eiq30indp/electriq-eiq30indp-2-zone-induction-hob-hob

FYI: I'm doing research for the accessible ("mini") kitchen because it's the first one I intend to build. 👍

[nelsonic]

Could we use the IKEA TILLREDA Portable induction hob for the accessible kitchen?
https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/tillreda-portable-induction-hob-white-40331630

It's pretty cheap and has good reviews. 💭

https://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/p/tillreda-placa-inducao-portatil-branco-00331627/

I think I can do a good job of integrating it into the work surface and having a movable cover. 💡

[iteles]

My initial instinct would be that it would be preferable to have 2 hob spots rather than just one in case there are lots of people cooking at once (irrespective of mobility) but what we can do it test it with one before integrating it into the worktop. If we find one is plenty after 6 months, we'll integrate it, if not, then we can get a 2 spot hob and integrate that instead 👍

It is only 1cm wider than the 2 spot hob you had originally accounted for in the designs, so it shouldn't throw things off too much. I'll get one whilst I'm in Ikea tomorrow night.

[nelsonic]

Indeed the width being similar was my reasoning for considering it. 👍
The much lower price and good reviews are attractive to me.
We could build the whole accessible kitchen for less than €200
(including sink, tap, counter top and hob!)

[nelsonic]

As researched/shared above, these are the kitchen products I am buying:

• €45 TILLREDA induction hob - https://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/p/tillreda-placa-inducao-portatil-branco-00331627/
• €62 LÅNGUDDEN 46 x 46 cm sink - https://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/p/langudden-lava-loica-encastr-1-bac-aco-inoxidavel-s59157391
• €49 ÄLMAREN kitchen tap (non-extendable) - https://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/p/aelmaren-torneira-misturadora-cor-de-aco-00455161/

Sink cut-out instructions: https://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/assembly_instructions/langudden-lava-loica-encastr-bac__AA-1832591-5_pub.pdf
Sink drain assembly: https://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/assembly_instructions/lillviken-sifao-ralo-p-lavatorio-de-bacia__AA-1989505-1_pub.pdf

[nelsonic]

https://consumer.healthday.com/encyclopedia/caregiving-9/home-healthcare-384/remodeling-for-wheelchair-access-part-4-kitchens-651018.html

[nelsonic]

Newer Model of IKEA 2-zone induction hob (slightly cheaper):
https://www.ikea.com/pt/en/p/vaelbildad-induction-hob-black-ikea-300-black-20467592/

[nelsonic]

Online layout planner with cutting list: https://kitchenplanner.ikea.com/pt/UI/Pages/VPUI.htm?Lang=en-PT

[nelsonic]

https://www.ikea.com/pt/en/p/tillreda-portable-induction-hob-2-zones-white-30497094/

[XelaAl]

My sister is currently looking for the same way out for our grandmother. I live far from her, so I can't help much, only financially. So, we decided to hire professionals. I looked through many companies, and Bath Fitter seems to be a good choice (to be honest, its review persuaded me https://kitchen-magic-usa.pissedconsumer.com/review.html). But I'm glad that I've found this discussion. Thanks a lot for sharing your experience and great ideas, I appreciate it.