If you want to remodel your bathroom to age in place you’re not alone. It’s usually the first room that gets a renovation. But it’s important for your bathroom to be both functional and beautiful. You want to be proud of it as well as easily access it.
Here are a few tips to ensure that your bathroom remodel lasts for years to come both in form and function.
3 Tips for Your Bathroom Remodel
1. Pocket Doors
Consider a pocket door. A pocket door is a door that, when fully open, slides into the adjacent wall. Pocket doors take up less space therefore allowing more room to maneuver into and around your bathroom. They look great, come in a variety of styles and improve accessibility.
Alternatively, pocket doors can slide next to the wall to cover a bathroom entrance. Or cover an entrance way and closet as seen in the above photo.
2. Zero-Grade Shower
Avoiding steps into a shower creates clean lines and easy entry. Whether it’s young children, expecting mothers or older adults, a zero-grade entry to showers makes it safer for the entire family.
The shower can be stylish because of tile and glass door design options, yet safe for anyone who uses it.
3. Grab Bars
Most people think grab bars are an eye-sore and make a room feel too clinical. Safety is very important, but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice style.
That’s why there are grab bars that double as toilet paper holders, towel racks, and shelves. If you didn’t know they were there for added support and security, you’d never guess they were grab bars!
It’s important to understand the connection between your home and your health. Creating a home that works for you as you age, will help you stay where you want to be while maintaining your independence.
Guest Blogger Nina Creech is the Vice President of Whole Home. A home renovation and remodeling company focused on services that help customer’s homes grow and change with their lives. All Blog photos provided by Nina.
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