Teal and Black Accessible Bathroom Project Presentation.Beige and Pink Deluxe Accessible Bathroom Project Presentation.
Green Tile Accessible Bathroom Project Presentation.To see more images and views of the accessible bathrooms showcased in this post, open these project presentations: With RoomSketcher, every user can access the RoomSketcher App and take snapshots for free, so you can start your accessible bathroom planning straight away. Once you’ve studied up on accessible features, your next steps could be to visit bathroom showrooms to see accessible products and then to mock-up your floor plan and design ideas.Īll of the photos and floor plans in this article were created in the RoomSketcher App.
A shower-spray mechanism with a hose gives the user flexibility to wash, or for a caregiver to help. The shower mechanism controls should be easy to reach.
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The entry should ideally be 36” (915 mm) wide and flat (curbless) or close to flat at the entry point – you want the ability to wheel directly in, without a high curb.Ī fold-down bench, portable stool or fixed bench is a nice feature in the shower area. The recommendation is generally 32” – 36” (915 mm) wide and 60” (1525 mm) deep so that it can accommodate a wheelchair as well as an extra person. Additionally, a caregiver or spouse may need to help with the bathing process, so a shower space should be generously sized.
Flat and Wide Shower EntryĪn accessible bathroom often includes a shower rather than a bathtub, for easier access, and safety. Make sure that they are in a location that will be easy for the user. Finally, consider where the flush controls are for these devices. Grab bars near the toilet can also be helpful.Ī “comfort height” (taller) toilet may be easier to use and a bidet can also be helpful. Extra Space Around ToiletĪs mentioned above, it is recommended to leave a space on one side of the toilet to be able to move the wheelchair close, and for those requiring transfer assistance. And rather than a medicine cabinet behind the sink, which could be hard to reach, consider having lower drawers for storage or a lower medicine cabinet placed in an accessible location. To make it easier to turn on the water, consider a long, single handle on the sink faucet.Ībove the sink, a tilted mirror that is slightly angled down allows the wheelchair user to see themselves more easily. A pedestal sink is another possible choice.
To allow a wheelchair user to roll directly up to the sink, choose a design that has either a slant or nothing directly underneath the sink. In addition to the wheelchair circle, the floor plan example above also shows (in blue) the suggested space around the toilet for accessibility – a minimum 60-inch width space measured from the sidewall and a 56-inch space measured from the rear wall. The symbol demonstrates the clearance needed to turn the wheelchair. You may notice a circular wheelchair symbol on floor plans for accessible units. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which among other things, provides design standards to help people with disabilities, suggests turning spaces be 60” (1525 mm) in diameter. The extra space allows for easy access for a wheelchair, especially if the door is accessed from a hallway, and you’ll have to turn the wheelchair to enter.Īdditionally, a completely flat floor at the entry is best so that the wheelchair does not have to roll over a threshold or door sill. In order to accommodate a wheelchair, the bathroom door should be at least 32” (815 mm) wide but ideally 36” (915 mm) wide.
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