When you hear the term “accessible bathroom”, what comes to mind? It is common to picture something utilitarian and functional, yet not particularly attractive. However, that doesn’t have to be the case in your accessible home bathroom. You don’t have to compromise your personal style to create a bathroom that is safe and accessible. By working with professionals and planning thoughtfully, you can carry your own aesthetic into your accessible bathroom, creating a beautiful oasis that meets your accessibility needs.
Stylish Accessible Bathroom Design
What makes a bathroom accessible? Accessible bathrooms are designed to accommodate a wheelchair and provide a safe environment. Some of the elements of an accessible bathroom include non-slip flooring, grab bars, and threshold-free showers or walk-in baths. How can you incorporate these things without ruining the look of your bathroom? It helps to keep a few design ideas in mind when you are planning for the room. Consider sticking to a minimalist aesthetic, simple and functional, with fixtures and safety features that are coordinated. Keep it light and bright, making the most of natural light when possible and layering lights to make it easier to navigate safely. A bathroom large enough for a wheelchair to manoeuvre will be spacious and airy, and wash basins and counters height-adjusted for wheelchair users are convenient, but can still be attractive. Look for a wash basin and countertops that adhere to your aesthetic vision, accentuating your bathroom design.
Functional and Elegant Accessible Bathrooms
Why not make your bathroom elegant as well as accessible. For example, natural stone or textured tile can be used for non-slip floors, elevating the look of the bathroom while providing safety. An adjustable showerhead can also be a rainfall shower, and a wet room with built in benches can be not only functional, but also luxurious. Touchless technology in the taps can feature sleek, beautiful fixtures, while also offering convenience and ease. There is also the option of sensor-operator soap dispensers, and temperature regulating taps, for additional convenience. Similarly, a raised toilet can be stylish and attractive, perhaps even featuring a bidet. Motion sensor lighting provides lighting without the use of switches, and can be used in conjunction with mirrors to liven the space. You can also dimmable lighting, in order to create a spa-like ambiance. Elegant quartz countertops, large format wall tiles, and other luxurious finishes can all be incorporated into a bathroom without taking away from its safety and accessibility.
Modern Accessible Bathroom Ideas
Fortunately, contemporary accessible bathroom features fit nicely with the minimalist aesthetic. Think chrome or brushed nickel grab bars, a deeper palette, and a symmetrical layout with sleek, clear surfaces. A frameless walk-in shower contributes to the appeal of the space without disrupting the sight lines. Choose chic storage solutions like open shelving, at an easily accessible height, to keep everything within easy reach yet neatly tucked out of sight. With open shelving, you have the ability not only to organise your toiletries and bath supplies, but also to incorporate design elements like plants into your bathroom design.
Incorporating Colour Contrast Into Your Design
If you have vision challenges, think about using colour contrast to make your bathroom safer and easier to navigate. This is an idea that can be very stylish, yet extremely helpful to those whose vision is impaired. Using a high contrast colour scheme, whether that means establishing contrast between the floors and walls, installing fixtures that contrast with your walls, or using contrast to define your shower area, can work beautifully in creating a striking modern bathroom design. Think about the smaller touches, as well, like your door handles and bathroom accessories. Making sure there is visual distinction between the different elements of a bathroom can greatly improve its accessibility.
Contact BMAS for Safe and Stylish Bathroom Solutions
At Bathing Mobility Advisory Service, we believe in creating a bathroom that is uniquely yours, in line with your preferred design aesthetic, as well as safe and accessible. That is why we offer a wide range of options available to help you create an accessible bathroom with the styles, colours, and finishes you want. We are specialists in bathroom design and installation, and our family business in Edinburgh, BMAS still operates from the family values and service on which our company was built. Our bathrooms are not only practical, but also beautiful, and our team is committed to helping people bathe safely and independently in their homes. We will work with you to create a bathroom design that suits you, and most bathrooms are completed within a working week. From design to completion, BMAS is with you every step of the way, and we will only sign off on a project when both you and the installation manager are pleased with the results. We hold ourselves to a high standard, and are proud of the work we do, providing quality workmanship backed by dedicated service. Visit one of our showrooms in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Hitchin, to learn more, or contact us for a free home visit and quotation.