LIVING IN PLACE - PLANNING FOR KITCHEN ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible kitchens should have sufficient clear floor area to enable a person using a wheelchair or with limited mobility to move freely and work effectively.”
BALANCING FUNCTIONALITY AND AESTHETICS
Without proper attention to aesthetics, housing for older people can become institutional. No one who chooses to age in place should have to sacrifice style for function and safety. Most homeowners want a living space designed around their unique style and taste to retain a sense of satisfaction, ownership and comfort. The design process can enhance the lifestyle of residents through aesthetics. Using carefully-chosen colour combinations, materials and finishes, designers can create an uplifting, welcoming atmosphere, rather than a cold, sterile environment. Finding aesthetically-pleasing accessible furnishings is easier now than ever before. More companies are sensitive to the desires of ageing Australians, offering a selection of functional and attractive solutions that are specifically designed for independent living applications of any style.
LIVING IN PLACE COMFORTABLY AND STYLISHLY WITH NOVER
Spanning a history of 65 years, Nover is a proud Australian-owned and operated company specialising in the wholesale distribution of quality products to the kitchen, joinery and furniture manufacturing sector. Through our continued dedication to excellence and an unwavering focus on innovation, Nover is pleased to supply a wide range of accessible solutions that are perfect fits for barrier-free kitchens and living areas.
PEKA STORAGE SYSTEMS Combining smart innovative storage solutions with Swiss quality since 1964, PEKA helps people with disabilities and elderly people to improve their quality of life and live more independently. The PEKA range includes larder pullouts and corner units, including narrow and thin-walled shelves and divides, that make full use of the space in kitchen units and keeps all utensils and ingredients within easy reach. The Pegasus shelf lift is a premium shelf-lift system that provides easy access to high shelves. Easyclean and accessible waste disposal systems are also available in addition to drawer and wardrobe accessories for dividing up storage space. PEKA’s storage solutions are not just functional and easy to use, they are also attractive. PEKA products are available in a range of modern colourways, including anthracite interior fittings made of coated steel which are a perfect match with wood and other common finishes.
LIFT-UP & DROP-DOWN FITTINGS Nover offers a comprehensive selection of lift-up and drop-down fittings from the high-quality Sugatsune Japan range, including upward-opening flap doors, vertical swing-up, bi-fold, swing-down and lateral openings systems with soft-close, free-stop and lift-assist mechanisms. Multi-purpose fittings, pneumatic lift and drop-down pivot arms from Indaux are also available.
LIGHTING & POWER Nover have developed our own Krome range of attractive and affordable lighting to enhance the look, safety and functionality of any kitchen. While general lighting illuminates the entire space, task lighting mounted under cabinets shines shadow-free light directly at the work surface.
Strip lighting mounted under cabinets or kickboards can add that final touch of style.
