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In a tight bathroom space, it can be tricky to balance a demand for storage with a desire for space to breathe. A floating vanity is a great answer. It gives you lots of room to store daily essentials, but the peek of flooring underneath makes the area feel a notch more open. In a very small space, having a little bit more room to plant your feet can make a big difference.
Perkins created a curbless shower in the space measuring 5 feet, 8 inches by 2 feet, 8 inches. The floor tile continues seamlessly into the stall. The floor slants slightly toward a linear drain in the back. This placement will prevent wheels from getting stuck on the drain. “Home health nurses recommended the vertical grab bar because it’s helpful for pivoting from the toilet into the shower,” Perkins says. “And the grab bar at the back helps when turning around.” She placed the shampoo niche on the wall across from the shower heads so that someone assisting with showering would have easy access to it. Another aging-in-place element is the nonslip floor.
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Walk in shower with assistive features. The low height shower tray allows easy access into the open shower area. Modern chrome grab bars provide extra security when entering and exiting the shower area. The raised height toilet pan makes for easier use, and the furniture offers cupboard and worktop space. The shower seat offers full back and arm rests and cushioned seat, but folds away against the wall when not in use. This bathroom would be suitable for an older or less able person, as well as the rest of their family.
When planning a kitchen, opt for 42 inches to an optimal 48 inches between counters. This allows for more than one cook in the kitchen and also lets anyone in a wheelchair or walker easily function without banging into cabinets. In a U-shape kitchen, plan for 60 inches of clearance minimum between opposing counters. This allows a wheelchair to have a comfortable turning radius.
Gina Simpson of Decor and You DC and Monarch Design Remodeling created multiple layouts for the kitchen. Warm maple gingersnap cabinets compliment a lighter Silestone countertop to create a cozy feel. Universal design elements include a sink and multiple wall cabinets that lift and lower, as well as an under counter microwave and drawer
Universal Design Dream Home (3 of 44) TransitionalDC MetroWebsite Gina Simpson of Decor and You DC and Monarch Design Remodeling created multiple layouts for the kitchen. Warm maple gingersnap cabinets compliment a lighter Silestone countertop to create a cozy feel. Universal design elements include a sink and multiple wall cabinets that lift and lower, as well as an under counter microwave and drawers.
Universal Design Dream Home (9 of 44) TransitionalDC MetroWebsite Gina Simpson of Decor and You DC and Monarch Design Remodeling created multiple layouts for the kitchen. Warm maple gingersnap cabinets compliment a lighter Silestone countertop to create a cozy feel. Universal design elements include a sink and multiple wall cabinets that lift and lower, as well as an under counter microwave and drawers.
The Bensons use the shower to wash their large dog, so having a hand spray option was essential. “I like how the bar moves up and down, it gives you flexibility,” Kasey says. The satin brass finish adds style and coordinates with the brass elements in the vanity area.
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