There are many issues to consider when creating a new bathroom for someone who requires special help, such as the very young, the elderly and infirm, or someone with a disability.
Consequently it’s small wonder that bathroom manufacturers are increasingly aware of the need for inclusive design products that work for all ages and abilities without sacrificing design flair and style.
With one in ten UK people registered as having a disability bathroom manufacturers are, for example, particularly aware of these people’s needs. With careful planning and the right product there is no reason why your new bathroom cannot meet your aspirations.
So when you consider the design of your new bathroom, take into account the needs of other family members and visitors too. Consider your bathroom’s physical structure since some elements such as doors, windows and radiators cannot be changed easily.
In fact, it may be important to seek help from a professional bathroom designer in order to put your ideas into practice.
Factors such as accessibility, space and budget will have strong influences on the solution adopted. Wheelchair users, for example, may find the use of a wet room with its low level entry more beneficial or even the ramped entry to a conventional step-in shower, much more convenient.
The choice of bathroom product should encompass every conceivable design element – from the smallest to the most opulent of bathrooms. But with careful planning and the right product there is no reason why your new bathroom cannot fulfil your requirements.
Further information: www.bathroom-association.org/membersasp and www.bathroom-association.org/pdf/BMA-FactSheet-RateYourBathroom.pdf