What is the minimum size kitchen that can accommodate Real Life Design ideas?
A. Virtually any size kitchen can have Real Life Design features. Plan on allowing a 30″ x 48″ minimum clear floor space at appliances (based on ANSI A117.1, 1992). Q. Does the law say that single family homes have to be made more accessible? A. In most cases, no. GE’s Real Life Design project was not inspired by any laws, but by the real needs of real people–people who are making home buying decisions. Q. How can Real Life Design be accomplished for a first-time home buyer on a budget? A. Budgets are part of Real Life. The kitchen we feature in this brochure is a treasure trove of ideas. Many of the ideas can be done with no additional expense, like selecting appliances that are thoughtfully designed, specifying handles rather than knobs, specifying a faucet with a lever and a shallow sink and selecting a smooth flooring. Other ideas can be integrated in your design with little additional cost, like variable height counters, knee space near appliances, heat-proof countertop surfaces
