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Reach-in Closet: Dimensions are 6 ft. x 8 ft. x 24 in.

The shelves should have a depth of no more than


15-20” to ensure the best fit. The door opening should be 80” high, so a single door will work best to
ensure full view of, and easy access to, your closet contents【27†source】.

Small Walk-in Closet: Dimensions are 4 ft. x 8 ft. x 4 ft. Use a dual hanging method of a 40” and an
80” rod for a small, walk-in closet wardrobe or create hanging storage on two adjacent walls.

Medium Walk-in Closet: Dimensions are 7 ft. x 9 ft. x 6 ft. (up to 12 ft. wide). A 7 ft. area will enable
separate hanging spaces, including two parallel hanging bars (one on each side of the closet) and one
shorter hanging bar on the far end. Place upper hanging rods between 72”-82” high on vertical walls.
Plan for short hanging rods to be up off the floor about 30”-40”

Large Walk-in Closet: Dimensions are 12 ft. x 14 ft. x 7 ft. Consider a custom closet island for this
type of walk-in to take advantage of all that open, unused floor space. Measure at least 24” away
from the back part of the wall for hanging items【27†source】.

Extra-large Walk-in, Dressing Room Style Closet: Dimensions are 12 ft. x 14 ft. x 7ft deep (or larger,
up to 17 ft. deep). Since many of these spaces are up to 8’ or 9’ in height, be sure to utilize all
available areas from floor to ceiling. Use high adjustable shelving for your storage items and bins or
chrome baskets on the floor for organizing scarves and hats.

Here are the standard dimensions for wheelchair-friendly furniture:

Corridors: Should be 150 cm wide (about 5 ft.) as a general rule, considering a minimum width of 90
cm (about 3 ft.)

Ramps: Should not exceed 8% of longitudinal slope and should be designed with a minimum width
of 90 cm (about 3 ft.), although it is recommended to reach 150 cm in width (about 5 ft.). Handrails
must be included without interruptions at 70 cm (about 2.3 ft.) and 95 cm high (about 3.1 ft.)

Doors: Recommended to be between 90 and 100 cm in width (about 3 - 3.3 ft.), with handles or
anatomical bars at 95 cm high (about 3.1 ft.)

Bathrooms: The minimum diameter for access and movement of a wheelchair should be 150 cm
(about 5 ft.) up to at least 70 cm high (about 2.3 ft.). Toilets should be installed at a maximum height
of 50 cm (about 1.6 ft.) with at least one side access 80 cm away (about 2.6 ft.). Sinks should be
located at a height of 80 cm (about 2.6 ft.) and showers should have a minimum area of 90 x 120 cm
(about 3 x 4 ft.) with safety bars at 85 cmheight (about 2.8 ft.).
Kitchens: The work table should be located 80 cm high (about 2.6 ft.) to allow the approach of a
wheelchair user. All utensils and artifacts must be easily attainable; in the case of superior furniture,
there are some adjustable systems that bring them closer to the user's height.

Bedrooms: They should have 90 cm circulations (about 3 ft.) and 150 cm rotation areas (about 5 ft.)
for wheelchairs. Bed height should be close to 50 cm (about 1.6 ft.) and low-rise storage spaces, with
sliding doors. The switches must be easily attainable and signed with lights, for darkness

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