The more accessible our home spaces are, the longer we and others can enjoy them comfortably and independently.
Since bathrooms – and showers – are some of the smallest rooms and spaces in the home, we pay extra careful attention to layout, flow, and materials selections for individuals interested in bathroom designs that accommodate wheelchairs and walkers.
Luxurious Shower Designs For Wheelchairs & Walkers
There is absolutely no need to sacrifice luxury and comfort when it comes to designing showers for wheelchairs. In fact, some of the most popular bathroom design trends – curbless showers, hand-held faucets, shower benches, etc. – do just that.
Here are some ways we can design shower spaces that are safe, easy to access, and ultra-relaxing.
1. Go Curbless
Curbless or open-concept showers eliminate any need for something to step over to enter the shower space. Instead, we gently slope the shower floor just enough to keep water from moving outside the shower perimeter, using streamlined drains along the edges.
This makes for easy transitions from a wheelchair or walker into a shower chair or bench. If you prefer to use a shower wheelchair, we’ll talk about custom shower dimensions, so you have plenty of room to maneuver into/out of and inside the shower space.
2. Shower Benches & Niches
Many people have realized that they don’t soak enough in their tubs to justify the footprint. If you love a good soak, we’ll talk to you about alternatives to the standard garden tub. Otherwise, we can design a shower space that is every bit as relaxing as a bathtub by:
- Building shower benches that you can sit, lean back, or lay down on.
- Implementing steam shower features that transform the shower space into a sauna.
- Create recessed niches or shelving so your shower products and accessories are easily within reach.
3. Handheld & Adjustable Shower Faucets
One of the best shower innovations in the 21st century is handheld shower faucets that slide up and down on a stylish bar. With these, everyone who uses the shower, regardless of how tall or small, whether seated or standing, can enjoy the shower spray at the most comfortable height or angle for them.
4. Personalized Layouts & Features Outside the Shower
A shower doesn’t begin and end inside the shower stall. Most of us have routines before and after. One of the best things about working with a home remodeling team experienced in accessible designs is that we know how to take a comprehensive approach to the process.
We don’t just ask about style and feature preferences. Instead, we learn all we can about how you use your bathroom day in and day out. A personalized bathroom layout is the natural byproduct of those conversations, ensuring that everything from your bathrobe and towels to lotions, serums, and custom cabinetry is exactly where it makes the most sense for your bathroom efficiency and flow.
Enjoy Luxurious Bathroom & Shower Designs From Details Construction Group
Flora and her team at Details Construction Group are passionate about creating customized remodeling solutions that pay attention to every detail. We start by getting to know our clients to conceptualize their needs and wants, and then we create bathrooms that meet and exceed our client’s expectations.
Schedule a design consultation with us so we can begin designing a bathroom and shower remodel that not only accommodates wheelchair users but also looks as beautiful and inviting as those found in the most luxurious spas.
