Pottery Barn Launches New Collection With Accessibility in Mind

Accessibility is often overlooked in furniture design, but leave it to Pottery Barn to change that.

The beloved brand released its newest home collection with Michael Graves Design that puts accessibility, mobility, and safety at the forefront. This collection is the first of its kind, dedicated to providing functional yet beautiful products.

“Collaborating with Michael Graves Design has deepened our commitment to accessible designs with the goal of enhancing the lives of consumers living with disabilities, injuries, or aging in place at home without sacrificing quality or style,” says Pottery Barn president Monica Bhargava.

The new pieces stand out from Pottery Barn’s existing lineup, From armrests to grab rails to extra seating and storage, this collection focuses on safety and comfort with the same level of Pottery Barn chicness.

Read on to learn more about this innovative collection, plus some of our favorite pieces.

Our Favorite Finds from Michael Graves x Pottery Barn

Cayman Bed

This farmhouse bed from the new Pottery Barn collection is not just aesthetically pleasing—it features armrests to help customers with sitting and standing while getting in and out of bed.

It also comes with pull and roll side grips for even more improved safety. The feet of the bed are set back to reduce any injuries from tripping or stubbing your toes.

At the end of the bed, a built-in perch is ideal for getting ready in the morning and provides you with extra storage space.

Cayman Nightstand

The Cayman nightstand is simple, stylish, and gorgeously rustic. It comes in two gorgeous wood finishes that will look beautiful next to your bed.

But of course, it’s not just any nightstand. This piece of furniture features a one-handed drawer opening, providing easy access to your belongings. It’s also designed to fit large items you may need like a CPAP machine. The raised edges along the drawer prevent any items from falling off.

Farmhouse Upholstered Dresser Seat

Next up is the lovely upholstered dresser seat that provides ample comfort and functionality. This minimalistic seat works wonderfully alongside the other items in this collection and offers customers a comfortable place to sit.

What’s more is that it also provides extra storage space, so you can put away your extra shoes, or knick knacks in style.

Farmhouse 6-Drawer Dresser

This six-drawer dresser is a thing of beauty. But of course, it’s not your ordinary dresser. This piece of furniture provides customers easy access with its raised base. It also features a raised bottom drawer to prevent wheelchairs from bouncing back. At the top of this dresser, the designers also added edge control to keep your items nice and safe from falling.

Bradford Chair

This chair comes in comes in a huge variety of different textures and colors, so you can tailor it to your own preference and taste. It also features a foot riser option, a hand rail and a high seat to help customers sit back and relax with no worries.

Yardley Slope Armchair

This tasteful chair is perfectly tailored to your needs and looks great in just about any space. This chair’s seat is height adjustable making your day seamless. Time to get your cozy on.