Brisbane four-bedroom home

List of features

A clear, uncluttered floor space reduces the likelihood of trips or falls in the kitchen.
Windows and fittings are positioned so that parents can easily supervise inside and outside play areas while working in the kitchen.
Drawers are located away from the stove, making it less likely for children to climb the drawers and burn themselves.
A child-resistant cupboard allows secure storage of household cleaning agents and poisons.
The side-opening wall oven is easy to access, especially for a person in a wheelchair.
A kitchen door stops children from entering the kitchen unsupervised.
The kitchen does not double as a passageway to other parts of the home, reducing the likelihood of accidents involving hot food or boiling water.
Non-combustible, round-edged kitchen bench tops reduce the chance of fire and injury.

Last updated March 2007