November 2000 [<<] A UNIVERSALLY DESIGNED KITCHEN FOR EVERY BUDGET By Wylie Goodman Universal design features for the kitchen come in every shape and size. You can lay down a large chunk of change and purchase a side-by-side refrigerator or simply buy a small rolling cart to keep food and kitchen tools within easy reach. Using the universally designed kitchen by Mary Jo Peterson, Inc., HalfthePlanet.com compiled a list of items and their estimated costs. As with any design project, prices may differ in your region of the country, so be sure to contact your local contractors and suppliers before making your purchase. And remember, while funding for universal design modifications is limited, there are government and private organizations that may be able to help you turn your home into a place where you can live happily and independently ever after for years to come. Accessories: • D-shaped cabinet handles: $2.00 - $7.68 • Oxo Good Grips mixing bowl set: $14.99 • Dupont corian "lazy Susan" for table: $49.95 • Stacks & Stacks rolling storage carts: $15.99 - $119.99 • Pedal Works pedal valve faucet: $289 - $500 • GE garbage disposal: $39 - $129 • GE trash compactor: $419 - $499 • Kohler single-control pull-out spray kitchen sink faucet: $249 - $341 • Kohler double-basin kitchen sink with lever-handled faucet, piping hot water dispenser and wire rinse basket: $862 • GE electric cooktop: $649 - $999 • GE wall-mounted built-in microwave: $659 - $839 • GE wall-mounted single gas oven: $839 • GE wall-mounted single electric oven: $959 - $1319 • Frigidaire side-swing oven: $1,189 • GE bottom-loading freezer (best for person in wheelchair): $799 - $899 • GE top-loading freezer (best for person who has difficulty bending): $1,199 - $1,599 • AD-AS adjustable storage unit: $785 - $990 • AD-AS motorized height-adjustable sink/counter system: $785 - $990 • AD-AS motorized cabinets: $990 per cabinet • Kraftmaid spring-loaded cabinets for 10-by-10 kitchen: $2,349 - $3,408 total Room Features: • Armstrong vinyl no-skid flooring: $1.44 - $3.67 per square foot • Dupont Corian solid surface countertop with contrasting or raised edge: $100 per square foot