Staying In Your Home For the Long Term

What would make your bathroom more user-friendly, safe, and convenient as you look forward to the possibility of aging in your own home? There are several considerations when thinking about the scenario of staying in your familiar, cozy living space as long and as comfortably as possible. 

One popular suggestion is to convert that seldom used bathtub into a large, open walk-in shower (easily accessible with a walker or a wheelchair). Adding a built-in bench and an easy-to-reach shampoo niche provides convenience and comfort. The addition of a shower wand on a sliding bar makes showering, shampooing hair and cleaning surfaces considerably easier. When it comes to choosing surface finishes, larger sized porcelain tile is not only attractive, but simple to keep clean with minimal grout lines and a larger surface area.  On the bathroom floor and for the shower base, consider a non-slip natural finish, which has a more granular feel and often comes with complimentary wall tile for a stylish, uniform look.

When choosing fixtures, opt for a raised “comfort height” toilet, a slightly lower acrylic bathtub, and single lever fixtures which are naturally easier to turn on and off.  At We Do Bathrooms, we custom design and make all our vanities individually, to ensure that they are constructed to exactly the right height for the client (most are about 36” including the quartz countertop).  They feature soft close drawers and doors, configured precisely to personal specifications for convenience and versatility.  Our cabinetry is built to last, skillfully made of 5/8” plywood with maple doors and drawers that are painted or stained to the exact color our clients choose.

Another consideration when thinking about safety in your bathroom, is accessibility of plugs and adequate overhead lighting. Many clients opt for energy and cost saving LED pot lights, and often add additional lighting over their bathing or shower areas. Heated flooring with a programmable controller certainly would add to the enjoyment, comfort and practicality of a newly renovated bathroom.  The simple addition of strategically placed grab bars will provide both convenience and safety to your bathroom.

For some folks, the idea of tackling a renovation is a daunting, worrying concept. At We Do Bathrooms, we will work with you from start to finish on your project.  We will visit your home and provide you with a fixed price quotation so there will be no surprises about the cost. Our team will assist you with design choices, organize and purchase all necessary products, provide you with any documentation needed for your strata council and oversee every part of your bathroom renovation. We are experienced, reliable professionals in the construction field, with years of knowledge and expertise.

So, what items in your bathroom would you like to consider changing, allowing you to remain in your current home as long as comfortably possible?  Sometimes a few simple modifications are all that are needed to greatly improve your personal convenience, safety and enjoyment.  At We Do Bathrooms, we promise to make your bathroom renovation as easy and efficient as possible.