Accessible bathroom design

Finding the right bathroom

Did you know that over 80% of household falls happen in the bathroom? Slippery surfaces and unwieldy obstacles mean bathrooms can be surprisingly dangerous places. A redesign can guarantee a safer and more comfortable bathing experience, while helping to restore independence for those who’ve previously required assisted bathing.

 

Whether you’re a wheelchair user, have limited mobility or are simply starting to find bathing more stressful, there are many options when it comes to accessible bathroom design depending on your wants and needs, as well as your space.

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  Mobility bathrooms

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  Senior-friendly bathrooms

How to design an accessible bathroom

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  Space

  The size and shape of your bathroom will have an impact on your bathroom layout. Measuring up your bathroom can help you decide which walk in bath or shower model would work best.

   

  At Premier Care, we have a solution for every space. We offer alcove, corner, and quadrant showers as well as the more standard square and rectangular models; if you prefer to soak in the tub but are worried about space, our smaller upright walk-in baths (Haven, Cove, Assure) could be an ideal solution. Of course, hand-held showers can be attached to all our walk-in baths to form a bath-shower combo unit.

   

  Those who opt for walk-in showers should make sure there is sufficient space for the user and any assistance that may be required; if you don’t have much space to work with, a wet room may be the best option.

• Space

  The size and shape of your bathroom will have an impact on your bathroom layout. Measuring up your bathroom can help you decide which walk in bath or shower model would work best.

   

  At Premier Care, we have a solution for every space. We offer alcove, corner, and quadrant showers as well as the more standard square and rectangular models; if you prefer to soak in the tub but are worried about space, our smaller upright walk-in baths (Haven, Cove, Assure) could be an ideal solution. Of course, hand-held showers can be attached to all our walk-in baths to form a bath-shower combo unit.

   

  Those who opt for walk-in showers should make sure there is sufficient space for the user and any assistance that may be required; if you don’t have much space to work with, a wet room may be the best option.

  

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  Access

  Personal safety and ease of access is the number one concern when it comes to designing your accessible bathroom. Wheelchair users and those who require entirely step-free access may want to opt for our Stimulate wet room – since our walk-in baths require a small step up. Our walk-in showers typically have a 26mm high tray, but this can be sunk for level access.

   

  Wheelchair users may also want to consider a toilet raised to the level of the wheelchair – allowing for easier movement between the two seats, as well as palm-operated or sensor flushing mechanisms.

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  Access

  Personal safety and ease of access is the number one concern when it comes to designing your accessible bathroom. Wheelchair users and those who require entirely step-free access may want to opt for our Stimulate wet room – since our walk-in baths require a small step up. Our walk-in showers typically have a 26mm high tray, but this can be sunk for level access.

   

  Wheelchair users may also want to consider a toilet raised to the level of the wheelchair – allowing for easier movement between the two seats, as well as palm-operated or sensor flushing mechanisms.

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  Support

  Strategically placed grab rails take much of the danger and difficulty out of the bathing process – and are a valuable solution for any customers with mobility issues.

   

  Grab rails around the toilet allow for greater ease of access and can be particularly helpful for wheelchair users who have to transfer between seats.

   

  Likewise, rails can be placed either side of the basin to ensure a safe experience for those standing to wash hands or brush teeth; and alongside our walk-in baths and showers to help with the small step up. In the case of our Stimulate wet rooms, we can also place grab rails directly under the shower.

• Support

  Strategically placed grab rails take much of the danger and difficulty out of the bathing process – and are a valuable solution for any customers with mobility issues.

   

  Grab rails around the toilet allow for greater ease of access and can be particularly helpful for wheelchair users who have to transfer between seats.

   

  Likewise, rails can be placed either side of the basin to ensure a safe experience for those standing to wash hands or brush teeth; and alongside our walk-in baths and showers to help with the small step up. In the case of our Stimulate wet rooms, we can also place grab rails directly under the shower.

  

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  Stability

  At Premier Care, your safety is our biggest concern – so all our walk-in showers and wet rooms are fitted with slip-resistant flooring.

   

  Our baths also feature slip-resistant recessed footwells, easing the entry and exit process.

   

  For any customers particularly concerned about slips and falls, safety flooring can be installed throughout all our bathrooms.

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  Stability

  At Premier Care, your safety is our biggest concern – so all our walk-in showers and wet rooms are fitted with slip-resistant flooring.

   

  Our baths also feature slip-resistant recessed footwells, easing the entry and exit process.

   

  For any customers particularly concerned about slips and falls, safety flooring can be installed throughout all our bathrooms.

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  Seating

  We understand that standing for long periods can be uncomfortable for customers with mobility issues: our range of seating solutions make sure you can wash in comfort.

   

  Lightweight and durable foldable seats or benches – which can be easily moved when not required – can be added to all our walk-in showers and wet rooms, while all of our baths feature motorized rising contoured seats, which can be heated to reduce the risk of chilling during the draining process.

• Seating

  We understand that standing for long periods can be uncomfortable for customers with mobility issues: our range of seating solutions make sure you can wash in comfort.

   

  Lightweight and durable foldable seats or benches – which can be easily moved when not required – can be added to all our walk-in showers and wet rooms, while all of our baths feature motorized rising contoured seats, which can be heated to reduce the risk of chilling during the draining process.

  

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  Maintenance

  If you’re struggling with reduced mobility, you may be finding it harder to keep your bathroom clean.

   

  A mobility bathroom can help to lighten your load, since walk in baths, walk in showers and wet rooms are extremely low maintenance.

   

  Giving your wet room or walk in a quick spray after every use can lessen the need for rigorous deep cleans. Reduced maintenance requirements are yet another reason to consider an accessibility bathroom.

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  Maintenance

  If you’re struggling with reduced mobility, you may be finding it harder to keep your bathroom clean.

   

  A mobility bathroom can help to lighten your load, since walk in baths, walk in showers and wet rooms are extremely low maintenance.

   

  Giving your wet room or walk in a quick spray after every use can lessen the need for rigorous deep cleans. Reduced maintenance requirements are yet another reason to consider an accessibility bathroom.

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  Luxury touch

  At Premier Care, we take pleasure and pride in crafting sleek, elegant bathrooms – you can rest assured that your accessibility bathroom will be elegantly finished and will never look like a disability bathroom. Our grab bars are unobtrusive – and built to blend in with the overall design of our baths and showers – while seats and benches are made from quality materials that complement our chrome fittings.

   

  And with Premier Care, you can personalise your bathroom with stylish mosaic, tile and lagoon wall boards, and choose from a range of bespoke safety flooring options – including classic wood finishes, neutral earthy tones and dazzling coral motifs.

• Luxury touch

  At Premier Care, we take pleasure and pride in crafting sleek, elegant bathrooms – you can rest assured that your accessibility bathroom will be elegantly finished and will never look like a disability bathroom. Our grab bars are unobtrusive – and built to blend in with the overall design of our baths and showers – while seats and benches are made from quality materials that complement our chrome fittings.

   

  And with Premier Care, you can personalise your bathroom with stylish mosaic, tile and lagoon wall boards, and choose from a range of bespoke safety flooring options – including classic wood finishes, neutral earthy tones and dazzling coral motifs.