Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - 76

UNIVERSAL DESIGN

Aging in Style

Thoughtful bath and kitchen
d e s i g n f o r a c o u p l e 's f u t u r e

A RETIRED BUT YOUTHFUL COUPLE who had
recently moved to San Diego was in the market
for a home built with health, well-being and aging
in place in mind. They turned to senior interior
designer Tatiana Machado-Rosas and architect
John Kavan of Jackson Design & Remodeling to
carry out their wishes for ocean views in a contemporary, minimalist style.
"When we first met the clients, they made
it clear that they wanted the whole home to be
safe and accessible but not evidently accessible,"
said Kavan, who explained that this begins with a
subtle ramp to the side of the main exterior stairs
that leads to a first level with an open floor plan.

ABOVE The ovens are self-

cleaning, and the convection
unit has ample countertop
space on either side. All appliances were installed at an
accessible height.

ABOVE INSET White upper
cabinets with glass doors
contrast the lower, darker
cabinets and allow the homeowners to easily see what
is inside.

FIRST-FLOOR FUNDAMENTALS

The main level houses the kitchen, dining and
living areas in a large great room, as well as a
laundry room and a suite that could serve as a
master if the couple ever needed to live on only
one floor. A side door off of the kitchen also leads
to an outdoor barbeque area. Aging-in-place design elements are carefully incorporated among
the home's clean, horizontal lines and subtle
color palette.

By CHELSIE BUTLER

A large, sliding window connects the kitchen to the outdoors and brings
in ample natural light, and all windows in the home have low-E protection
from ultraviolet rays.The kitchen itself offers 48 inches between the cabinets
and countertops for easy circulation.There are no level transitions among the
spaces, and the low-glare European white oak flooring with an aluminum
oxide finish is easy to maintain.The quartz countertops are also low maintenance, and they offer ample space on either side of the cooktop.
"Food preparation, cooking and storage are primary concerns for the clients, who are focused on healthy cooking and eating," said Machado-Rosas.
"The kitchen seamlessly integrates a convection oven, a steam oven, two
warming drawers and a microwave, along with two refrigerators with freezer
drawers. Extra appliances are a carefully considered option for aging in place
when live-in help may be required."
The storage is easy to access with plenty of rollouts and drawers and offers
lever-style handles. The appliances are positioned to accommodate both
homeowners, who have differing heights. The island has ample seating and
is large enough to accommodate multiple people who may be prepping food
or engaging with the hosts.
The lighting plan in the home was designed for improved illumination
and reduced glare. Multiple layers include recessed LEDs for general lighting, decorative pendants at the island and task lighting above the sink and
under the cabinets - all with dimmer switches to change the intensity. Wall
outlets are placed at various heights so both homeowners can reach them,
and rocker switches feature a wide, spring-loaded button that is easy to push
with an elbow if needed.

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