Life is challenging when you are visually impaired, but you rise to the challenge. Sometimes this involves making changes to your home to facilitate your daily tasks and reduce the risk of injury. This can be even more important in the shower and bathroom. Below are some plumbing and bathroom remodeling tips to make life easier for you.

4 Bathroom Design Suggestions for People With Visual Impairments

1. Install Bright Lighting Fixtures

Many bathrooms feature only a single light fixture over the sink. This may be enough for most people, but people with impaired vision often require greater illumination. Consider installing one or more new light fixtures above the toilet, inside the shower enclosure, or even inside the bathroom linen cabinet.

2. Install a Walk-in Tub or Shower

It can be difficult for those with impaired vision to negotiate the lip of the tub and operate the temperature controls. A walk-in tub removes the tub barrier and lets you sit comfortably while adjusting the hot and cold knobs. This minimizes the risks of slip-and-fall accidents and the chances of accidentally scalding yourself.

3. Paint With Contrasting Colors

People with low vision or partial blindness benefit a great deal from the use of color. In a bathroom, contrasting wall colors can help visually separate the shower area from the toilet area. The use of a rich background color such as violet makes a white porcelain sink or toilet stand out.

4. Install Tactile Plumbing Controls

When you can’t see well, you rely even more upon your other senses, including touch. To prevent accidental burning, make sure the faucets and plumbing controls in your bathtub, sink, and shower provide tactile information. This ensures no one will mistake the cold water knob for the hot water knob. It also enables you to feel how far the knob needs to be turned to achieve the preferred level of warmth.

 

If you're planning to remodel your bathroom, you'll need an experienced and reliable plumber. Contact Putnam Plumbing in Cookeville, TN, for compassion and expertise. They are locally owned and operated and specialize in walk-in tubs and showers as well as tankless heater repair and installation. They offer 24/7 emergency plumbing service throughout Putnam County and pride themselves on unmatched quality and customer service. Visit their website to submit an information request or call (931) 520-3569 to schedule a consultation.