ACCESSIBLE KITCHEN DESIGN
Access all areas with the UK's leading accessible kitchen designer
Adam Thomas is an independent design consultant, acknowledged as a world leader in accessible, multi-generational and inclusive kitchen design. Through over 30 years of personal experience and research, his kitchen designs have transformed homes across the country. Adam's aims to change the face of accessible kitchen design, enabling access for all by designing flexible, high quality kitchens in a choice of colours and materials.
Using innovative design solutions, Adam continues to set new standards in his field. Working with private clients and stakeholders such as Case Managers, Architects, Personal Injury Solicitors and Occupational Therapists he develops unique, tailored accessible kitchen designs that allow people to live independently in safe surroundings with significantly improved quality of life.
Adam is a specialist consultant to a number of ground-breaking initiatives working towards disability equality in housing, and writes for newspapers and magazines. He is a Visiting Lecturer, and provides tailored training for small groups of professionals. He also supports expert witnesses in his capacity as an experienced subject matter expert in accessible kitchen design.
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ABOUT ADAM
As an independent design consultant Adam has designed hundreds of accessible kitchens, advised on innovative projects and received numerous awards:
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Ambassador for Spinal Research charity, 2024
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Nominated for the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list, 2023
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Ambassador and Trainer for Freedom by Symphony kitchens
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Nominated for the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list, 2022
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Received Lifetime Achievement Award 2020, KBB Review Industry Awards
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Nominated for the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 List, 2020
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Designer of the 'Freedom by Symphony' range of accessible kitchen furniture
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Co-author of Kitchens chapter: ‘Wheelchair Housing Design Guide’, third edition
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Guest lecturer on Accessible Kitchen Design, Bucks New University, 2016-2020
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Designed kitchens from 1980 to 2020 for Design Matters KBB Ltd
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Judge, RSA 2019 Student Design Awards
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Created an accessible range of furniture with Roundhouse Design
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Judge and co-writer of the brief, RSA 2018 Student Design Awards
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Selected for the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list 2015
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Named among top 10 influencers, 2014 Disability Influence List
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Speaker at ‘Homes for living’ The Housing Standard Review, HABINTEG 2013
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Head Consultant, Accessible Kitchens, Olympic Village London 2012
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Member of Lifetime Homes Review 2010, Dept of Communities and Local Government
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Member of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG), Lifetime Homes 2009
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Designer, Naidex Future Lifestyles House 2008
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Winner, inaugural kitchen industry Accessible Kitchen Design award 2006
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Co-author, NHF ‘Standards and Quality in Development: ‘A Good Practice Guide’
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Designed the 'Access Matters' range of kitchen furniture for Design Matters Ltd
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Co-author, ‘Wheelchair Housing Design Guide’, Mayor of London Housing Strategy
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Lobbyist, Disability Discrimination Act 1995
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Over 30 years' personal experience of disability
SERVICES
EXPERT DESIGN | ACCESS FOR ALL
CONSULTANCY
Adam provides Consultancy services to:
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The kitchen industry, manufacturers and designers with an interest in accessible kitchen design, access arrangements, inclusive and multi-generational design.
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Private clients who require design consultancy at pre-build stage in conjunction with an architect.
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Universities, Schools, Colleges and third sector organisations interested in improving access with the support of an expert.
KITCHEN DESIGN
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Accessible kitchen designs for private clients, housebuilders and architects by an award-winning designer.
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Based on discussion and investigation Adam provides detailed drawings, elevations and perspectives for your OT, Architect and kitchen studio, employing quality materials and innovative design.
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An acknowledged expert in the field of adaptations following catastrophic injury, Adam can provide expert advice for Costs Budgets.
TRAINING & LECTURES
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Visiting Lecturer, designing and delivering courses on accessible, multi-generational and inclusive kitchen design to university students.
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A range of CPD training courses developed for occupational therapists, grant officers, case managers, architects, personal injury solicitors and others with an interest in access.
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Training tailored to the requirements of your team.
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Full day, half day, or lunchtime webinar options available.
