What Makes a Bathroom Accessible?

Accessible bathrooms are a must, especially if you plan to build your forever home and live in it as you age. Their design features allow everyone, including wheelchair users and people with disabilities or limited mobility, to use the space safely and independently. In this post, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Northwest DC, a top bathroom remodel company, discusses features of an accessible bathroom.

Accessible Features

Grab Bars

Grab bars are a mainstay of any accessible bathroom because they provide a user with additional support and balance when using a toilet, tub or shower. Without a grab bar, one might have to resort to holding onto the toilet seat, which is unsanitary.

Easy-to-Use Fixtures

Fixtures in an accessible bathroom shouldn’t require the user to exert too much force. Keep in mind that some disabilities make it difficult for people to grasp things. For this reason, it’s better to use a faucet with a lever design, instead of a twistable knob. Trash bins shouldn’t be foot-operated, and instead should be easy to open with minimal force.

An Elevated Toilet Seat

For seniors and those with limited dexterity and mobility, an elevated toilet seat can do wonders since it makes it easier to stand up and sit down. Your bathroom renovation specialist will tell you that by raising the toilet seat, transitioning from a wheelchair is even safer since the height of the two is almost equal.

Amenities Within Reach

Soap, towels, toilet paper and other toiletries should be within reach of users. Essentially, this means that things should be placed at a lower height compared to standard bathrooms. Towels and soap should be close to the sink so people in wheelchairs or on crutches don’t have to use their mobility equipment with wet hands.

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