Accessibility Matters: Converting Your Bathroom for Aging in Place

More and more homeowners are planning on aging in place, which can mean making various adjustments to their home environment to better accommodate their changing needs. In particular, safety and accessibility have become much more important in home design, and this is especially true of the bathroom. In fact, given the small spaces, slippery surfaces, and wet areas of a bathroom, this can be one of the most hazardous areas of the home for an individual with limited mobility or balance issues. When planning to age in place, a senior-friendly bathroom design should be one of your top priorities. Here’s how to plan out an aging-in-place bathroom remodel.

Start With the Bath or Shower

The bathtub or shower space is a key area to focus on in the bathroom, given the wet, slippery surfaces as well as the accessibility challenges a traditional bath or shower design can pose. For a handicap-accessible bathroom remodel, there are a few different options you can consider, including walk-in bathtubs and walk-in showers. Walk-in tubs feature a door for easy entry and exit, built-in seating, grab bars, and other safety features to make them a senior-friendly option. However, they can be a much pricier option for your bathroom remodel. Meanwhile, walk-in showers are naturally designed with a low threshold or even no threshold at all, making them a great accessible option. Walk-in showers can also be outfitted with seating and other safety features to suit your needs.

Build Your Bathroom for Comfort

In addition to ensuring a safe and accessible bathing environment, it’s important to consider other elements of your bathroom as well. Small details can make a big difference here. The height of the bathroom vanity and even the toilet height can be adjusted to better suit your needs. Additionally, if you have enough room, it can also be helpful to consider wider thresholds for the doorway and the areas around the tub, shower, and vanity that will allow for better maneuverability in the space. When planning a bathroom accessibility renovation, it’s important to consider your unique needs, both now and in the future. It’s best to work with an experienced bathroom remodeling company to ensure you receive the options that are best for your home.

Design an Accessible Bathroom With MODE Renovation

At MODE Renovation, we proudly offer accessible bath remodeling solutions for homeowners throughout Southern California. We offer stunning bath and shower enclosures that can be customized to meet your preferences and enhance the accessibility of your entire bathroom. When you turn to us for a handicap-accessible bathroom design and remodel, we’ll work closely with you to help you find the options that meet your needs, both functionally and aesthetically. Then, you can rely on our professionals to handle the bath or shower remodel with precision and care.

To learn more about our aging-in-place bathroom remodel solutions for homeowners throughout Southern California, contact MODE Renovation today.

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