Accessible Design
Accessible Design
Accessible design is about creating indoor and outdoors spaces that everyone can access, including people with disabilities. The accessibility movement has given rise to a wide range of design innovations meant to improve the quality of life of those with mental or physical disabilities. From simple design adjustments like curb cuts and sidewalk ramps to more complex assistive technology, accessible and universal design in a growing field.
William Standen Co.™ specializes in barrier-free spaces that are both accessible and beautiful. We allow our designers to experience the ways in which people with different accessibility needs might interact with a space through a unique training program. The result is an informed and compassionate approach to design where every design detail is optimized for ease of use.
Through our extensive design discovery process, we determine the individual needs of our clients and create a space tailored to their physical measurements, movement patterns, abilities and access needs. Here are a few examples of accessible design elements we’ve incorporated into our barrier-free renovations:
- Accessible kitchen storage, such as cabinets with pull-out shelves
- Kitchen counters at several heights to accommodate different tasks and postures
- Electronic lifts for cooktops and kitchen sinks that are controlled by push button or remote
- Open floorplans for easy wheelchair access
- Safety features like hand rails and grab bars
- Touchless faucets
- Custom showers with wheelchair access
Testimonials
Cassandra & William Standen Co. are experts in interior design & planning a project. Their detailed drawings & process for a large whole home makeover that we worked on together made the construction phase smoother for the homeowner and the construction team. The William Standen process of planning ahead ensured that things were in place before construction began and was paramount in saving the homeowner from a build up of extras and time during the construction phase. We appreciated how thorough the drawings, specifications and scope of work was.
Services provided were very good. All tradesmen/women were excellent and easy to deal with and paid attention to detail. The design is functional and has a sophisticated, timeless style. Cassandra was very good with providing details we had not taken into consideration or envisioned for the new space. Paul was very easy to get a hold of when we had questions and was prompt at responding to emails. All team members were easy to work with and we would recommend William Standen to others who are looking for a custom design, and turn-key installation.
Great company to deal with. They handle everything through the design & construction phase. Had them build our addition off the kitchen and redo our kitchen and it was amazing.
We found all the staff friendly & courteous and they all get an A+ for customer service. They were professional with a sense a humour and we love them all! Everyone worked hard to ensure that the last item on the list was taken care of.
We love the new kitchen and it is the perfect design for what I wanted. The team members were very good at leaving notes and lists for one another. I was impressed with your quality control. Project Manager gets an A+.
A huge undertaking a 4.5-month renovation. There were frustrations but you made it as painless as possible.
We purchased a 1910 craftsman in a established neighborhood with the intention to completely transform the interior while keeping the outside inline with other period homes in the neighborhood. We chose William Standen for the interior design because they seemed to instantly understand what we were trying to achieve, even if we could not quite explain it ourselves. The result was a "transitional craftsman" design that we loved. Cassandra, Alannah and the rest of the team were great to work with. We live in Michigan, so we collaborated digitally for the entire process over Zoom, Facetime and phone calls to get the design right. During the building process William Standen was available to our General Contractor for any questions and in some cases brainstorming. We have lived in the home for 6 months now and it has turned out to be everything we dreamed about during the design process.
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What is accessible design?
Accessible design involves the creation of products, spaces, and technology that everyone can access, even those with disabilities. Accessible design may involve simple adjustments to a building entrance to make it wheelchair accessible, or it may involve developing a new piece of technology that allows those with vision loss to access the Internet. Within interior design, accessible design is concerned with developing interiors that allow those with disabilities to move with ease throughout the space and be able to use the space for its intended purpose.
What does “aging in place” mean?
Aging-in-place is about developing homes that people can in throughout their adult life and as they age. Individuals looking to age in place often “future-proof” their homes, making renovations and adjustments that consider their future mobility needs. When a client of William Standen Co.™ is looking to age in place, we suggest design considerations like countertops at different heights to accommodate different postures and seated meal preparation or grab bars that improve safety but look like decorative towel bars.
What home accessibility products does William Standen Co. sell?
William Standen Co.™ is not just a design and renovation studio, we also sell a wide range of home products, including appliances, furniture, décor accessories, flooring, cabinetry, tile and plumbing fixtures. Many of our products are developed for accessibility needs and people looking to future-proof their home as they age. Some of these products include:
- Custom cabinetry
- Electronic lifts for cooktops and kitchen sinks that are controlled by push button or remote
- Touchless faucets
- Accessible storage and cabinetry options
- Low height bathtubs (under 15 inches)
- Grab bars now look like decorative towel bars
To explore our full range of product offerings, schedule a consultation!
William Standen Awards
We do not work solely for recognition, but if public acknowledgement is a by-product of our satisfied customers, we are delighted to embrace it. It has been an absolute honour to receive accolades from the following companies and organizations:
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