Remodel Bathrooms to Make Them More Accessible & Safer for Users

When it comes to improving your lifestyle, you must include bathroom remodeling in your home improvement plans aimed at safe and comfortable living. Safety at home is paramount in bathrooms because, according to the professionals of Roswell Bathroom Remodeling, the incidents of injuries to people when using bathrooms are pretty alarming. According to CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), almost 235.000 people visit emergency rooms every year because of injuries sustained in bathrooms.

Remodel Bathrooms to Make Them More Accessible & Safer for Users
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There are plenty of ways to improve the safety of bathrooms, especially by making them more accessible to people who suffer from limited mobility. Since the wet area is most concerning because of the high chances of slippage and other accidents, it should focus on undertaking a bathroom remodeling project. 

Here are some most accessible solutions for your shower area and bathtub.

Walk-in showers

Have a dedicated shower place enhances the aesthetics, and there are lots of options available to create bespoke shower cubicles that demonstrate your taste and style. However, you must not overlook the safety aspect when designing shower cubicles by focusing on their easy accessibility. To create a low barrier to entry, walk-in showers are an excellent choice and accompanied by a sliding door. Thus, it becomes straightforward to use the shower cubicle without any hindrance.

Walk-in Bathtubs

Having a bathtub in the bathroom is a sign of luxury with the assurance of utmost relaxation and comfort as you soak your body inside the water and recreate some of the pleasures of spending time in a swimming pool. However, using a bathtub can be challenging for some people with limited movements as they might find it hard to balance their bodies while stepping in and out of the bathtub. To overcome the problem and ensure better safety, replace the traditional bathtub with a walk-in bathtub with a door that lowers the barrier to the entrance by ensuring sliding easily into the bathtub without raising your leg. Furthermore, the door has a seal that creates a water-tight enclosure after closing the door and filling the space with water. In addition, the bathtub has a built-in seat where you can relax and spend a happy time.

No barrier or roll-in showers

Roll-in shower designs comply with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements that stipulate easy accessibility to all places for people with physical infirmities that affect their movements and mobility. Roll-in showers allow people who use wheelchairs to access the shower area while sitting on the wheelchair, just like any other average person would do. Using shower curtains instead of doors further increases the convenience.

Shower seats and grab bars

Another mark of improved safety in any shower place is to install ADA-compliant grab bars and shower seats that make it a much safer place for everyone. When using the shower, you can use these to prevent slip and fall, one of the most common causes of injury in bathrooms.

You can customize these to match the remaining hardware in the bathroom, making it appear an integral part of the overall bathroom décor.

Lastly, always remember that in order to maintain the standard of safety in your bathroom during and after remodeling, it is best to leave the work to professionals like DR Design & Remodel. You can visit their website to learn more about their bathroom remodels in Elk Grove.