<p class="p1"><span class="s1">If you share your home with a family member with limited mobility or walking aids, then a bathroom makeover will need to cater to their needs as well as everyone else’s in the household.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>You don’t need to create something that looks like it has come straight off the set of a hospital drama, style and functionality are not mutually exclusive.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>And if you are on a budget, our design ideas and tips won’t break the bank either – brought to you <a href="https://www.wetwall.net/"><span class="s2">by Wet Wall</span></a><span class="s2">.</span></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Widen the doorway</b></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">A standard household doorway of 24” is not wide enough for a person with a walker or sticks to easily navigate.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Go at least 32 inches wide.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>This is also the minimum recommended width for wheelchair access.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Adjust the height of toilet seats or make the whole unit taller</b></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Most toilets are lower than the seats on wheelchairs and walkers.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Fit <a href="https://toiletreviewer.com/toto-c200-review/">a higher toilet</a> unit or an adjustable toilet which makes it much easier for disabled or limited mobility people to move from their walking aid to the toilet seat.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>There is lots of information available <a href="https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/care/housing-options/adapting-home/"><span class="s2">online</span></a> to help you make a considered choice and plenty of retailers which cater to this market.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Walk-in baths</b></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">These totally solve the problem of bath access for anyone who has restricted mobility rather than a recognised condition.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>They are far safer than persevering with a traditional bath and trying to install grab rails.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>However, you may still need to have grab rails located in the bathroom where people are moving from their mobility aid to either the toilet or bath.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Designed to prevent falls and accidents, these devices are specially constructed to take the weight of a falling person and can support up to 140 kgs.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Non-slip surfaces</b></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Non-slip surfaces are a feature for all the family and not just an elderly or disadvantaged family member.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>It is easy to slip on a shiny bath or floor whoever you are.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Split the bath and shower</b></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Shower bath combos are so last century and actually, a walk-in shower with no tray makes life so much easier for a person with limited mobility.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Go to town on sumptuous tiles or designer shower panels which can make a real splash statement in strong patterns and vibrant colours.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Double sink vanity</b></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Handy because you can share especially if your family member with limited mobility is slower and needs more bathroom time or that could just be a teenager!</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Update flooring</b></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Use an alternative flooring system to tiling which can be cold and slippery.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Waterproof flooring systems can create wood or stone effects which look so realistic you won’t know it isn’t the real deal until you feel how warm it is with your bare feet.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>No need for bath mats which can cause accidents, the structure is totally waterproof and has an R10 slip rating so you can be certain it is safe.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Let water splashes dry out naturally.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">A <a href="https://victoriaplum.com/blog/bathroom-ideas">great bathroom ideas</a> is not mutually exclusive of a functional room which needs to have some adaptations to accommodate a family member.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Design does not have to oust practicality, after all, everyone wants to feel the luxury experience.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Modern materials can not only enhance styling but also offer some real inbuilt safety features which will keep everyone in the family as safe as houses.</span></p>
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