Designer Maegan Blau on creating spaces for all abilities. Plus, a peek at her own adaptive home.
. Are we doing enough? How can we do better? These are big questions that call for even bigger answers, but the fact that they are even being asked speaks volumes about where the field is headed.
To get a better understanding of both, as well as insight into designing for all, we sat down with Maegan Blau, founder and lead designer of. After a spinal cord injury in her teens required her to use a wheelchair, Blau became passionate about designing adaptable spaces. From accessible houses to universal gyms, she cleverly mixes the medical grade with the trendy to create interiors that are equal parts eye-catching and functional.
Blau removed all of the upper cabinetry in her home and maximized storage at seat height so she can reach everything. Drawers tend to work better than doors for those who use a wheelchair, as the swinging of cabinet doors can be hard to navigate around.
GF: I think many people unfairly assume making a space accessible means you have to sacrifice your personal style.: Accessibility and style are not exclusive ideas—they absolutely go together. As for specific furniture, I can find accessible pieces everywhere, because accessible means something different for everyone in a residential setting.
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