How to add an accessible bathroom to your house- for all the family

How to Add an Accessible Bathroom to Your House- for All the Family

Add Style With Function.

The biggest misconception surrounding accessible bathrooms is that people think they will look like a ‘hospital’ bathroom. This couldn’t be further from the truth.

There are lots of different mobility bathroom additions that you can make to your bathroom safe and accessible for those with mobility issues. But there is no reason why you can’t add a touch of style to your new level access bathroom. A great example of this is a wet room or a walk-in shower. 

You may have used a walk-in shower many times without realising its benefits for those with mobility issues. Many hotels, for example install walk-in showers as standard.

Walk-in showers and wet rooms are popular because they offer a level-access approach to showering and allow everyone, whether they have mobility issues or not, to wash. Not only this, but they are also an incredibly stylish addition too. They look great, and you can add a whole host of extras to elevate them and take them to the next level. 

In fact, many people looking to buy a home actively look for a property with a walk-in shower or wet room. So having a wet room or a walk-in shower can actually add value to your home

Think About The Smaller Touches

Whilst some of the extras you can have in an accessible bathroom are going to be larger, changes like a walk-in shower; there are also plenty of options that aren’t as noticeable. This could include changing the taps to make them easier to use, anti-scold valves, handrails or installing a seat in your shower. 

Single-handle mixer taps are usually easier to turn on and off, as well as control, particularly if you have a disability that impacts your hands. Not only this, but you can also buy mixer taps that are modern and contemporary in design, which gives you the best of both worlds. 

Don’t ever compromise on design 

The main thing to think about when it comes to adding an accessible bathroom to your home is that you should never feel that you need to compromise on design. A level access bathroom doesn’t have to look like it belongs in a hospital; it can still be a stylish addition to your home.

Think about what design aspects are most important to you, and then make sure they are in your bathroom. That way, you can have a bathroom that can give you everything that you need but that you can be proud of too. 

Ultimately, your mobility issues will dictate what accessibility options you will need. But regardless of what you need, you can still make your accessible bathroom a beautiful addition to your home and a stylish, pleasant place to spend time and relax.

As you can see, having a level-access bathroom in your house doesn’t mean that you have to have a space that is cold and clinical. Think about what things you need to add and then consider how you can do this whilst keeping them stylish. Before you know it, you will be able to shower, bathe and do everything else in style and comfort. 

About Parish Bathrooms

Parish Bathrooms are an independent company that specialises exclusively in designing and installing level access bathrooms for people with mobility issues due to their age or disability.

Unlike large national companies, we do not employ salespeople. Should you wish to discuss whether your bathroom is adapted to accommodate your mobility issues, then you can speak directly to one of our project managers, who will be able to talk through all of your options without any obligation or pressure to make a decision

If your need help adapting your bathroom to accommodate your mobility needs then please contact us either using the form below of calling us free on 0800 211 8204