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Category: Housing

Tips och ideas about: Furniture


  • Appliances (27)
  • Balcony (5)
  • Bathroom (64)
  • Bedroom (33)
  • Dining room (4)
  • Door opener (28)
  • Elevators and lifts (15)
  • Furniture (33)
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  • Kitchen (84)
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  • Porch/garden (32)
  • Sauna (8)
  • Security (2)
  • Storage (50)
  • Study/office (17)
  • Summerhouses (21)
  • Thresholds/ramps (21)
  • Water- and gas-taps (6)

Bed with boxspring

– ordinary bed may work well for people with disabilities [..]

Bed with boxspring
Author Ola2012 Categories Bedroom, FurnitureTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Custom-made foam rubber chair cushions

– reduces risk of ulcers for people who lack sensation [..]

Custom-made foam rubber chair cushions
Author Robert2011 Categories Furniture, Living room, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Specially designed counter in accessible kitchen

Standalone counter with knee space increases workspace [..]

Specially designed counter in accessible kitchen
Author Robert2011 Categories Furniture, Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Standard table with custom legs

– an option for wheelchair users [..]

Standard table with custom legs
Author Robert2011 Categories Dining room, Furniture, Study/officeTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Small lightweight coffee table

The coffee table is lightweight and easy to move – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Small lightweight coffee table
Author Robert2011 Categories Furniture, Living room, TransportingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Custom drawer unit on casters

– suitable for adjustable-height counter in custom kitchen [..]

Custom drawer unit on casters
Author Robert2011 Categories Furniture, Kitchen, StorageTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Accessible bedroom

– a solution for a person who uses a wheelchair [..]

Accessible bedroom
Author Robert2011 Categories Bedroom, FurnitureTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Bathroom cabinet in adapted bathroom

A wall-hung CD cabinet works well as a bathroom cabinet in tight spaces [..]

Bathroom cabinet in adapted bathroom
Author Ulla2010 Categories Bathroom, FurnitureTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Rubbish cabinet on wheels

Storage unit on casters with rubbish sorting that fits under adjustable-height counter in adapted kitchen [..]

Rubbish cabinet on wheels
Author Irene2010 Categories Furniture, KitchenTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Adapted sink cabinet

Simple adapted sink cabinet – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Adapted sink cabinet
Author Irene2010 Categories Bathroom, Body care, FurnitureTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Bed tray used as computer desk

Simple stylish bed tray that facilitates using a laptop while sitting in bed or in an armchair [..]

Bed tray used as computer desk
Author Yasmin2010 Categories Furniture, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Recliner armchair

Comfortable armchair used for working and resting [..]

Recliner armchair
Author Yasmin2010 Categories FurnitureTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Clothing rack with hat shelf

Stylish space-saving clothing rack with different heights – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Clothing rack with hat shelf
Author Yasmin2010 Categories Furniture, Hall, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Closet in the bedroom

Practically designed bedroom closet – suitable for families where one member uses a wheelchair [..]

Closet in the bedroom
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bedroom, Furniture, StorageTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Furniture on casters

Furniture on casters is easy to move – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Furniture on casters
Author Tomas2009 Categories FurnitureTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Double bed

Attractive electrically controlled double bed – suitable for persons with physical disabilities [..]

Double bed
Author Erik2009 Categories Bedroom, Furniture, Preventing back problems, Self care with assistanceTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

High bed with play area

High crib makes it easier for a parent who uses a wheelchair to communicate with their child [..]

High bed with play area
Author Erik2009 Categories Baby carriage/cribs, FurnitureTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Dining table

Large dining table without frame – appropriate for people who drive a wheelchair [..]

Dining table
Author Erik2009 Categories FurnitureTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Large mirror on casters

A mirror is an important assistive device for correcting seated position – suitable for persons who lack sensation [..]

Large mirror on casters
Author Nina2008 Categories FurnitureTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Adapted dining table

The table support frame is sawn off to enable wheelchair users to slide their knees under the table. [..]

Adapted dining table
Author Glenn2008 Categories Dining room, Eating, FurnitureTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Glassed-in terrace

Spacious terrace in wheelchair accessible house [..]

Glassed-in terrace
Author Anders2007 Categories Furniture, Porch/gardenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified kitchen table

A round table with a pedestal leg in the middle can be suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Modified kitchen table
Author Anders2007 Categories Drinking, Eating, FurnitureTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Rotating bookcase on casters

Practical space-saving bookcase – suitable for persons with limited reach [..]

Rotating bookcase on casters
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Furniture, Living room, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Dining table

By pulling out a drawer a wheelchair user can sit at a table that she or he otherwise could not slide in under [..]

Dining table
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Eating, Furniture, Living roomTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Dining table

Adjustable legs make it possible to adapt the height of the dining table to the individual – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Dining table
Author Kalle2007 Categories Dining room, FurnitureTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Computer desk

An adjustable height computer desk is suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Computer desk
Author Kalle2007 Categories Furniture, Study/office, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Closet with sliding doors

Spacious accessible closet – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Closet with sliding doors
Author Magnus2007 Categories Furniture, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Low shelf for magazine storage

A low shelf with open compartments is easily accessible for wheelchair users [..]

Low shelf for magazine storage
Author Magnus2007 Categories Furniture, Living room, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Closet with sliding doors

Large closet in bedroom with sliding doors and easy-to-see interior [..]

Closet with sliding doors
Author Martin2006 Categories Furniture, StorageTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Outdoor furniture

Outdoor furniture suitable for persons who use electric wheelchair [..]

Outdoor furniture
Author Martin2006 Categories Furniture, Porch/gardenTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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  • High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4) (142)
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