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Accessible Bathroom Remodeling: Designing for Comfort and Safety

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Are you looking for accessible bathroom remodeling options for your home in the Hackensack, New Jersey, area? If so, you’ll be happy to know that there are many options out there that can allow you to design for comfort and safety. Whether you’re planning on aging in place in the comfort of your own home or you have a family member with limited mobility, an accessible bathroom design can provide you with the safety and comfort you need to enjoy greater peace of mind with your bathing space. Here are some tips for designing for comfort and safety during your bathroom remodeling project.

Focus on the Bathing Space First

The bathing space is one of the most hazardous areas of the bathroom given the wet, slippery surfaces, limited space to maneuver, and a bathtub’s high threshold to climb over. An accessible shower or bath design can help to reduce these risks, making the design safer for seniors and others with limited mobility.

For an ADA-compliant bathroom remodel, consider a walk-in bathtub, a walk-in shower, or a roll-in shower that offers the accessibility you need. A walk-in tub or shower features a low threshold that makes it easier to step into and out of the bathing space. Additionally, you can opt for built-in seating that can provide a more comfortable and safer bathing experience. For individuals with a wheelchair, a roll-in shower eliminates the threshold to allow you to roll into and out of the space.

Add More Grab Bars for Support

In addition to the bathtub or shower space, you’ll also want to consider the rest of the bathroom. One key element to consider is a safety grab bar. These can be particularly useful both inside and outside of the bathing space and along walls. Having safety grab bars installed in strategic locations throughout the bathroom can help individuals with limited mobility have the support they need as they maneuver around the bathroom.

Consider Adjusting the Height of Bathroom Fixtures

Another way to enhance the safety and comfort of the bathroom is to adjust the height of specific items. You may want to have a lower bathroom vanity so that the sink is easy to reach from wheelchair height. Additionally, you may want to have an ADA-compliant toilet installed. While standard toilets are set at a height of around 15 inches, a toilet between 17 and 19 inches will offer a more comfortable height for accessibility.

Ensure There’s Enough Clearance Space

In addition to the actual fixtures inside the bathroom, it’s also important to consider the negative space. You’ll want to ensure that there’s enough space to maneuver around the entire bathroom comfortably. This may mean having a wider door installed and including more clearance space around the toilet and bathing space. Whether you need enough space for a wheelchair to get through or want additional clearance so that grab bars can be used comfortably, having enough space is important for your accessible bathroom design as well.

Learn More About Accessible Bathroom Remodels

At Alleva Construction, we proudly offer bathroom remodeling services to homeowners throughout the Hackensack, New Jersey, area. We can help you design an accessible bathroom remodel for your home to enhance the safety and comfort of the space for your entire family. To learn more about our accessible bathroom remodeling services for homeowners in Hackensack, NJ, contact Alleva Construction today.

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