Nice overview of UD Kitchen Features

I came across this article today that gives a nice overview of a kitchen remodel incorporating a number of universal design principles and features.  I really like the pull-out shelf with the power plug in the back--great functionality.

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4517355/list/Houzz-Tour--Universal-Design-Makes-a-Midcentury-Home-Accessible

I do have one bone to pick--the two tiered counter, all in the same black surface. I like designs with different work heights, but that transition is going to get missed by a lot of folks, especially those with low vision. I prefer them to be distinct areas/counters or there should be some sort of visual cuing.  In my home, the lower surface adjacent to the island is actually a table with a wood top that nicely contrasts with the dark green stone (which also has a matte sheen to minimize reflections.)

The white-on-white bathroom shown has a similar flaw in its lack of visual cuing.  But those issues aside, there is a lot to like in this design--we've incorporated a lot of these same features in our remodels (and you can bet that pull-out will be seen in the future.)