For those among us with limited mobility, creating a balance at home between an accessible and easy to use living environment and an interior design that doesn't compromise on style and comfort can present a few challenges. I have had these issues raised when consulting on bathroom redesigns in the past, which caused me to seek out fixtures and fittings that represent the very in user-friendly accessibility and still look fantastic at the same time.
Now, there are one or two products designed for people with limited mobility that most of are already familiar with; walk in baths, for example, have made bathing a much easier and more pleasant experience for people for years now. However, there are many more subtle and discreet innovations that have emerged in recent years which haven't received quite the same publicity, but that can be just as beneficial in creating a beautiful, balanced bathroom.
To stick with bathing, walk in shower enclosures (in which the tray is level with the floor, with no step up required), and wet rooms, have really increased accessibility for those who don't wish to take the time to draw a full bath. Shower seats are also becoming more popular, and can be a great help to those who may struggle to stand for a long period. These seats are inexpensive and easy to install, and can usually be folded away against the wall when not in use.
Thermostatic controllers and ceramic disc technology are two great little behind-the-scenes innovations that have made bathing much more straightforward. Thermostatic controllers can limit the maximum temperature of your water, so that it never gets too hot, and ceramic disc technology will not only prevent your taps and mixers from developing drips for much longer, but will also give you much greater control over temperature and flow rate as well.
Where other items of sanitaryware are concerned, purpose built wheelchair friendly toilets are of course widely available, but smaller innovations such as push button flush and soft-close seats can help to make more standard toilets a little easier to use.
Bathroom furniture is a necessity for maintain a calm and organised bathroom, and there are now more storage options available than ever before. If you prefer wall-mounted cabinets or floor standing units, there will be a range of beautifully finished pieces to provide exactly what you need. If basin access is an issue, a wall-hung vanity unit with an incorporated basin will ensure easy wheelchair access, whilst still remaining highly functional.
A luxurious, beautiful bathroom that is easily accessible to all levels of mobility used to be something of a contradiction in terms, but contemporary style and knowledgeable designers have made it an easily attainable reality. Why not have a click around for yourself and find out?
Now, there are one or two products designed for people with limited mobility that most of are already familiar with; walk in baths, for example, have made bathing a much easier and more pleasant experience for people for years now. However, there are many more subtle and discreet innovations that have emerged in recent years which haven't received quite the same publicity, but that can be just as beneficial in creating a beautiful, balanced bathroom.
To stick with bathing, walk in shower enclosures (in which the tray is level with the floor, with no step up required), and wet rooms, have really increased accessibility for those who don't wish to take the time to draw a full bath. Shower seats are also becoming more popular, and can be a great help to those who may struggle to stand for a long period. These seats are inexpensive and easy to install, and can usually be folded away against the wall when not in use.
Thermostatic controllers and ceramic disc technology are two great little behind-the-scenes innovations that have made bathing much more straightforward. Thermostatic controllers can limit the maximum temperature of your water, so that it never gets too hot, and ceramic disc technology will not only prevent your taps and mixers from developing drips for much longer, but will also give you much greater control over temperature and flow rate as well.
Where other items of sanitaryware are concerned, purpose built wheelchair friendly toilets are of course widely available, but smaller innovations such as push button flush and soft-close seats can help to make more standard toilets a little easier to use.
Bathroom furniture is a necessity for maintain a calm and organised bathroom, and there are now more storage options available than ever before. If you prefer wall-mounted cabinets or floor standing units, there will be a range of beautifully finished pieces to provide exactly what you need. If basin access is an issue, a wall-hung vanity unit with an incorporated basin will ensure easy wheelchair access, whilst still remaining highly functional.
A luxurious, beautiful bathroom that is easily accessible to all levels of mobility used to be something of a contradiction in terms, but contemporary style and knowledgeable designers have made it an easily attainable reality. Why not have a click around for yourself and find out?
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