Keeping the shower enclosed with a door helps keep the warmth in a bit. Many people opt for open showers when accessibility is an issue and while this is certainly an option, many times people complain of how they make them feel a bit chilly, especially when help is needed in the shower. It works really well in this situation a wide glass door would’ve been too heavy to open, and we needed width in the entry of the shower. We also did a barn door style glass enclosure. I like the look of the teak wood, too it works with our aesthetic so well. It gives more flexibility and, frankly, it just sits more comfortably than a tiled seat in the shower. In both of the bathrooms I’ve done for people with accessibility issues, a floating bench or seat has worked better for them than building something in. You can see the bench that we opted for in the shower. We also needed (for reasons beyond accommodating the wheelchair).Ī vanity that provided roll-up accessibilityĪnd a large, wide toilet room so that entry was easy and accessible. In this situation we needed space for the wheelchair to maneuver. When the project was all said and done, I ended up with new cuttings, fruits and vegetables, and a lovely grouping of succulents. They grow the most amazing varieties of plants, many of which they shared with me when I’d come over for site visits. These clients were an absolute delight to work with.Īs avid gardeners, they have designed their garden for accessibility, creating paths for the wheelchair, and planting beds that remain within reach. So, if you’re not going to use that giant tub of yours… Take it out to make room for a more useful space! The big corner tub was taking up lots of space and went unused, except for drying racks that were stashed there - which is something I see a lot in many homes. (Cat litter boxes, too. This client uses a wheelchair and had accessibility issues with her previous shower arrangement - as well as the toilet room, bathroom counter, etc. This homeowner needed a more functional bathroom for the long-term function that gave her ease of movement and a greater comfort level in her home. (Not that we don’t typically design that way, anyway it’s just that it was especially important in this instance.)
This reveal is especially sweet because this project not only achieved its goals with the look and ambience created within the space, but how it functions was dramatically improved, too.
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