GE Appliance Showcases Flexible Design for Universal Needs at KBIS

Attendees of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show/International Builders’ Show had the opportunity to explore GE Appliances’ Accessory Dwelling Unit. The immersive environment was created using universal design principles and showcased accessibility solutions for people of all ages and abilities.

GE’s ADU home blended thoughtful design and intuitive functionality that effectively caters to various capabilities, highlighting features like pull out cabinetry with task lighting for easy storage access, taller toe kicks at the bottom of base cabinets for those in wheelchairs and dual-purpose furniture to optimize the space functionality. Read the full details here.

An independent living unit on the same lot as a main residence is gaining popularity across the country as a solution to care for aging parents, accommodate multi-generational households, provide rental income and offer an affordable housing solution amidst rising housing prices. The demand for these secondary housing units is steadily rising, especially in states like California, Oregon and Washington with ADU-friendly regulations. According to the Cato Institute, for example, ADU construction outpaced single-family home construction in Seattle in 2022.