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Accessibility-friendly designs have slowly started to gain more attention in recent years. Everyone should be able to use hardware comfortably, including those with mobility, dexterity, or strength-based challenges. Let’s dissect simple alternatives offered at Hardware Decor that can remove barriers to make everyday tasks more accessible and help your project meet ADA Building Code Compliance requirements.
Motorized Wardrobe Lifts
Motorized wardrobe lifts are practical for anyone looking to maximize their closet space, especially those with limited mobility, back pain, or joint pain. The motorized arms of the wardrobe help reduce straining for those with limitations, as well as minimize the risk of falling. These are especially helpful for storing heavier clothing items since they can bring down clothes to a more accessible level at the touch of a button.
Pull-Handles
For those with limited strength, hand impairments, or dexterity limitations, pull handles are much easier to use than knobs. Everyday tasks like opening a drawer to grab silverware or pulling out a bathroom drawer can be a hurdle for some people. Hardware like pull handles don’t require any turning or a sturdy grip, and they offer more surface space, making it easier to hold onto.
Curved Shower Rods
Those with mobility issues often favor curved shower rods for the extra space they provide. This allows them more space to move around and a more comfortable shower experience. Curved shower rods can make it easier to get in and out of the shower, too. The curved design pushes the curtain away from the entry point, reducing the chance of slipping or tugging on the curtain.
Cable Grommets
Cable grommets can keep wires and cables organized around any home office or entertainment center. These can avoid the risk of tripping on loose cables in walkways or around high-traffic areas in the house near electronics which is particularly helpful for those with mobility challenges and those who use wheelchairs or walkers to aid them.
Pull-Down Rods
Higher closet spaces are difficult to reach for just about anyone. Pull-down rods make it significantly easier to access those high shelves as they can bring down clothes to an accessible height with a light tug. Just like motorized wardrobes, these eliminate the risk of falls and accidents as they bring your clothes down to you without the need for ladders or stools.
Magnetic Touch Latches
Magnetic touch latches require very little strength to operate since they do not require any pulling or twisting. With a light push on the door or cabinet, they can be opened and closed. This is ideal for individuals with limited hand strength, arthritis, or hand impairments who may struggle with contact-based opening and closing mechanisms. These are also useful in minimalist homes trying to avoid protruding knobs and handles that can easily get caught on things like wheelchair bags.
Hardware can be overlooked as a minor detail in home design, but for those with limitations, the wrong hardware can prevent them from carrying out tasks and activities on their own. At Hardware Decor, we’re committed to helping you find the right products to eliminate those hurdles with stylish, functional hardware solutions.
