Handicapped Accessible

If you're planning for your golden years and want a more universal bathroom design, understand that Americans with Disability Act–compliant bathrooms have room to roll under a bathroom sink with a wheelchair. This means choosing a pipe that won't bang anyone's legs or knees.

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“My daughter’s son, Charlie, uses a wheelchair, so we wanted something that was handicap accessible. I’m sure Obbie and I will also appreciate that when we’re older.”.

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The entry into the shower area is flush with the bathroom floor, for handicap access if needed. All of the fixtures are antique brass, which works well with the gilded vanities.

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The invisible room. Creating an outdoor bathroom whereby its use is limited by the weather may not be everyone’s idea of a practical outdoor room.

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Note grab bar (loop shape) ... not attached flat to wall like others

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Note grab bar

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Note toilet paper. Note back rest.

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These are some nice looking grab bars .. also like the tile detail

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Vanities that have a slanted front — such as the Fairmont Design T&C ADA Wall Mount Vanity or this Lacava Libera vanity — offer greater flexibility for wheelchair users, as they allow them to get closer to the fixtures. The decorative slanted cover for the plumbing means users won’t get burned by hot pipes, and there's bonus storage space.

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Opt for a comfort-height toilet, usually 2 inches taller than a regular toilet, to make transferring from a wheelchair easier. Allow enough clear floor space on one side of the toilet for those who require a transfer or need a place to park their walker. Aim for at least a 30-inch width and a 48-inch length on one side of the toilet. This also allows room for an aide. And don't forget to add grab bars at the back of and on one side of the toilet for both the user's and assistant's safety.

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