Access Matters kitchen in Mansel Old Antique Character Oak with traditional  oak coving.  L shaped layout with stainless steel sink under window to left of image, and large hob area to centre of image.  Hob area comprises Bosch induction hob with tiled splashback and stainless steel extractor hood over.  Bosch stainless steel microwave wall-mounted to left of hob area, and Bosch single oven in stainless steel to right of hob area, installed in tall unit, with drawers beneath.   Small square wall tiles in mixed autumn colours, and floor in ceramic tiles mid grey/brown.

This warm and characterful kitchen lends itself perfectly to busy family life in a home full of period features. Very much a working kitchen, plenty of storage space was required, as well as space under the sink and hob to make the kitchen safe and accessible.

For this design our client has selected Access Matters furniture in Mansel Old Antique Character Oak with traditional coving. We recommended Bosch appliances throughout for a contemporary touch. Hardworking worksurfaces are made from high pressure laminate, with a Corian edge to retain spills. All drawers are fitted with soft-close mechanisms so that they close gently with a minimum of noise and effort, and extra pullout worksurfaces and baskets have been incorporated to make storage areas safe and accessible.

Access Matters kitchen in Mansel Old Antique Character Oak with traditional  oak coving.  View of hob area with Bosch induction hob, tiled splashback and stainless steel extractor hood over.  Bosch stainless steel microwave wall-mounted to left of hob area, and Bosch single oven in stainless steel to right of hob area, installed in tall unit, with lift-up door above, and drawers beneath.  Image shows client seated in manual wheelchair opening oven door (far right) over pull-out shelf, positioned directly above the drawers of the tall unit. 	 Pull-out shelf is protected with a sheet of stainless steel so that hot pans can be lifted from the oven and placed on the shelf, ready for transfer to another surface, or to table.  Small square wall tiles in mixed autumn colours, and floor in ceramic tiles mid grey/brown.  Access Matters kitchen in Mansel Old Antique Character Oak with traditional oak coving.  Image shows client seated in manual wheelchair to centre of image, in L-shaped kitchen, using large hob area in centre.  Client is able to push fully under hob and see clearly into saucepans.  Hob area comprises Bosch induction hob with tiled splashback and stainless steel extractor hood over.  Bosch stainless steel microwave wall-mounted to left of hob area, and Bosch single oven in stainless steel to right of hob area, installed in tall unit, with drawers beneath.   Small square wall tiles in mixed autumn colours, and floor in ceramic tiles mid grey/brown.

This is an example of Design Matters at its best; supplying and fitting quality kitchens that increase independence and make time in the kitchen a real pleasure.

 Access Matters kitchen in Mansel Old Antique Character Oak with traditional oak coving.  Image shows client to right of image, seated in manual wheelchair, reaching into purpose-built tall larder unit.  Larder unit comprises four drawers and pull-out shelf in lower half, and three shelves in upper half behind double-doors.  Tall unit has been designed so that client can reach all parts of this large storage area except the very top shelf where little-used items are stored.  Large pull-out shelf allows numerous items to be taken out of the cupboard at one time, ready for transfer to preparation surface.  Under counter freestanding Bosch fridge and freezer to left of image, with wall cupboards and display shelves over.  Floor in ceramic tiles mid grey/brown.
Access Matters kitchen in Mansel Old Antique Character Oak with traditional  oak coving.  Image shows client seated in manual wheelchair to left, operating pull down baskets in a tall unit (situated to far left of L-shaped kitchen layout).  Baskets are in chrome finish, and allow the base of the cupboard to be used for storage, plus two baskets.  These baskets are much more sturdy and durable than previous models, and work best when fully loaded.  Floor in ceramic tiles mid grey/brown.