As more and more homeowners plan to age in place, creating a handicap-accessible bathroom has become even more important. Plus, everyone can benefit when you plan a handicap-accessible bathroom remodel in your home. So, ready to get started but not sure where to begin? This guide is for you.
Focus on the Bathing Space
One of the most important areas to focus on when planning an accessible bathroom design is the bathing space. The tub or shower can have slippery surfaces, high thresholds, and other hazards that need to be addressed. Walk-in bathtubs offer one solution for those with limited mobility. However, even these may not be sufficient if you’re looking for a wheelchair-friendly design. A no-threshold shower with plenty of space and built-in seating may offer a better solution as it offers roll-in accessibility.
In addition to the design and configuration of the bathing space, also consider using non-slip surfacing and adding safety grab bars both inside and around the bath or shower. These little details can go a long way in helping with stability and safety when you include them in your bathroom remodel design plans.
Consider New Height and Space Needs
Outside of the tub or shower, other areas of your bathroom can also be made more handicap accessible with slight adjustments. An elevated toilet seat with safety rails on either side will add comfort and ease of. Additionally, lower cabinets that allow for easier access and well as a lower sink height help ensure all the essentials are within reach. You may also want to consider a standalone sink rather than a full vanity, as this will make it easier to pull a wheelchair up close to use the sink more easily.
Other small details and adjustments you should consider include the height of your light switches and other controls. Removing rugs and other trip hazards can help improve accessibility while eliminating non-essential items in the bathroom will ensure there’s ample room to maneuver inside the space.
Get Professional Insights for Your Handicap Accessible Bathroom Remodel
As you can see, there are a lot of considerations, both large and small, that go into planning a handicap-accessible bathroom remodel. Fortunately, you don’t have to go it alone. A professional bathroom remodeling company that specializes in accessible bathroom remodel solutions will be able to provide you with the expertise you can rely on. Not only can they help point out the smaller details that are easy to overlook but they can ensure the results turn out exactly as planned too.
At Dreamstyle Remodeling, we’ve helped countless homeowners achieve their dreams of living a safe and independent lifestyle as they age in place with handicap-accessible bathroom remodel services and solutions. If you’d like to get started on a more accessible bathroom design for your home, contact us today.
