POTTERY BARN LAUNCHES ACCESSIBLE HOME FURNISHINGS COLLECTION WITH MICHAEL GRAVES DESIGN
New Collection Features Functional, Beautiful Designs for a more Accessible Home
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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 Michael 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 valuable 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.
“Bringing together Pottery Barn’s design leadership for beautiful, quality home furnishings, with Michael Graves Design’s award-winning accessible design knowledge has enabled us to create a collection that harmoniously blends aesthetic appeal and functionality,” said
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Each product features unique, functional enhancements. Items from the new collection include:
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 provides 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 risk of falling
- Front and side grab rails also provide safety grip and support to facilitate “furniture surfing”
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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 chair
- Attachable foot risers to choose the height that is right for you (*Bradford chair only)
- Rear grab rail provides a safe grip for balance (*Bradford chair only)
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ABOUT POTTERY BARN
ABOUT MICHAEL GRAVES DESIGN
Michael Graves Design, known as the Most Accessible Design Brand, creates moments of joy with products that are visually appealing, full of character and purpose, and that enhance people’s lives. Michael Graves Design transformed retailing by establishing the Design for All strategy, credited with raising America’s expectation for good design. Today, Michael Graves Design is focused on enhancing all people’s lives, regardless of age or physical ability, by designing products that are visually beautiful and physically accessible. We call it Delight for All. Employing the power of design,
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