While modern bathrooms may be fully functional and aesthetically pleasing for young homeowners and renters, these styles are not always safe for elderly or disabled individuals. For those with mobility issues, either from a long term disability or because of old age, a handicap bathroom that is built with awareness of the abilities of the occupants is absolutely essential. At Mansfield Disability Remodeling we work with our clients do design a space that is both beautiful and functional.
If you need to renovate the bathroom(s) in your home for yourself or a family member or if you are in the market for a new home, but can't seem to find one that meets the needs of you or your family members, the good news is that remodeling to accomodate disability is relatively easy if you know what changes should be made. Our years of experience working with families all over the metroplex, makes us uniquely qualified to help you design the aesthetically modern accessible bathroom of your dreams. With the right plan and the right professionals on your side, pursuing a handicap bathroom remodel project or building your own handicap-safe home with the help of an architect is easy.
If you need to renovate the bathroom(s) in your home for yourself or a family member or if you are in the market for a new home, but can't seem to find one that meets the needs of you or your family members, the good news is that remodeling to accomodate disability is relatively easy if you know what changes should be made. Our years of experience working with families all over the metroplex, makes us uniquely qualified to help you design the aesthetically modern accessible bathroom of your dreams. With the right plan and the right professionals on your side, pursuing a handicap bathroom remodel project or building your own handicap-safe home with the help of an architect is easy.
Options to consider when planning an accessible bathroom.
Accessibility is something that can vary from person to person, just as style varies across the population. When designing a new bathroom space, some things you may want to consider:
Accessibility is something that can vary from person to person, just as style varies across the population. When designing a new bathroom space, some things you may want to consider:
- Widening doorways to allow for the passage of a wheelchair or walker
- Adding grab bars near the toilet, shower, or tub to make getting out of or onto certain surfaces easier for those using the facilities and to allow for maximum independence.
- Raising the toilet seat to make sitting down easier
- Eliminating thresholds as you enter the room and move into the shower to make transition easier.
- Lowering shelves and other storage areas
- Adding a vanity/sink area which can allow a wheelchair to roll underneath.
- Lowering mirrors to allow for better sightlines.
- Converting a bathtub into a walk-in shower
