Pottery Barn Launches Accessible Home Furnishings
Pottery Barn has teamed with Michael Graves Design to develop a new home furnishings collection that offers product designs that are designed to make life at home safe and more accessible.
The functional design elements of the Michael Graves Design for Pottery Barn collection leverage ethnographic research conducted by Michael Graves Design across several communities including adults aging in place and individuals with disabilities.
With the primary research driving the development of the initial furniture designs, the Graves Design team developed prototypes that were used to engage a diverse pool of potential users for “Consumer Preference Testing” which allows participants to touch, feel and interact with the designs. The research and insights collected from the consumer testing influenced accessible updates to some of Pottery Barn’s best-selling collections, as well as the development of new designs.
The Michael Graves Design for Pottery Barn collection features upholstered armchairs as well as furnishings from Pottery Barn’s best-selling bedroom collections; Sausalito, Cayman, and Farmhouse.
Bed Frames by Michael Graves Design
- Integrated armrests and pull & roll side grips support sitting, standing, and repositioning in bed
- A built-in bench provides a stable spot for dressing as well as extra storage to keep things clutter-free
Nightstands by Michael Graves Design
- Raised edges prevent items from rolling off
- Integrated power strip inside drawer eliminates the need for bending over to reach outlets
- Built-in wire management and tube access provide easier, clutter-free access to charge electronics or use a CPAP machine
- Large drawer storage accommodates items such as a CPAP machine for enhanced discretion
- Easy to use larger pulls for one-handed drawer opening
Dressers by Michael Graves Design
- Front, side, and back grab rails keep items from rolling off, minimizing bending over, which reduces the risk of falling
- Front and side grab rails also provide safety grip and support to facilitate “furniture surfing”
- Per the ADA, 9” ground clearance allows wheelchair users better clearance for their feet. Clearance also provides space for bin storage
- Easy to use larger pulls for one-handed drawer opening
Dresser Seats by Michael Graves Design
- Coordinated bench for dresser provides convenient seating for dressing
- Integrated storage enhances functional appeal
- Also great on its own in entryways for safely and comfortably putting on and taking off shoes
Yardley & Bradford Armchair by Michael Graves Design
- Optimized foam density, seat height, seat depth, armrest height, and extension touchpoints enable a more supported position to get in and out of the chair
- Attachable foot risers to choose the height that is right for you (*Bradford chair only)
- The rear grab rail provides a safe grip for balance (*Bradford chair only)
