Design for Accessibility in Bathroom Remodeling
More people today plan to grow old in their own home, as opposed to an assisted living facility. And the temporary disability often times makes living alone in the home difficult. So, plan for accessibility when designing a bathroom remodel. Your design should incorporate grab bars in the shower, in the tub, and around the toilet. Fixture manufacturers like Moen have designer grab bars to match their fixtures, these look much nicer than the commercial chrome models. Plan for adequate maneuvering room for someone in a wheel chair or with a walker, i.e. space around the toilet, and a wide doorway. The shower should have a dam less roll in floor for accessability with a wheel chair, a bench seat, and a handheld showerhead. Change the lowboy toilet to a high rise model to make standing up easier.
A little forethought in the bathroom design can future proof your new bathroom for years to come. For additional remodeling tips go here.
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