EP 45: ADA-Compliant Design: The New Standard

Home Design Podcast

ADA-Compliant Design: The New Standard

Think accessible design can’t be stylish? Think again.
In this episode, Anna Lucia of Cataleia Spaces shares how ADA-compliant interiors can be functional and stunning.
EP 45 | Home Design Podcast: Join Host Adam Kayce and ADA interior design expert Anna Lucia as we explore the world of inclusive, functional, and stylish spaces.

From ADA-compliant kitchens and overlooked design elements to new tech innovations and aesthetic misconceptions, Anna shares expert insights into what it really takes to create accessible homes that don’t compromise on style.
Whether you're a designer, homeowner, or just passionate about smart design, this episode will open your eyes to the future of interiors—and how accessibility is leading the way.
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0.00 Intro
1:45 Who is Anna Lucia
2:30 Have you always wanted to be in interior design?
3:20 What is ADA?
4:50 Components of an ADA-compliant kitchen
6:20 Developing new mechanism prototypes
7:30 Key Features that make spaces ADA-compliant
9:10 Surfaces in an ADA-compliant home
10:10 Common misconceptions
11:12 Creating an aesthetic around ADA designs
12:27 Spaces that tend to be overlooked
13:35 Favorite textures to use in your designs
15:26 When do designers get involved when planning a new space
17:50 What type of technology is incorporated in ADA design
19:30 Future of ADA designs + compliance
20:56 ADA design setting the standard for future trends
26:24 Benefits of building an ADA-compliant home
27:57 Difference between universal design and ADA compliance
29:45 Anna Lucia's personal favorites
31:30 What type of design do you gravitate towards?
32:40 Challenges when navigating ADA-compliant designs
34:26 Design process
38:00 Code vs ADA-compliant
39:50 Design elements that have technicalities
41:40 ADA-compliant outdoor spaces
43:28 Advice for designers who are working with ADA-compliant spaces
44:23 Are there ADA design certifications?
45:35 How to contact Anna Lucia
50:00 Closing

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