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Designing a handicapped-accessible bathroom in your home can make life easy for anyone in your household who has difficulty getting around. While the Americans With Disabilities Act has requirements for commercial spaces, many homeowners are finding these helpful but not aesthetically appealing when remodeling their bathroom. Here are some tips for you and a remodeling contractor to consider when designing a stylish bathroom that meets ADA requirements.

3 Tips for Designing an ADA-Compliant Restroom

1. Automated Faucets

Keeping up with ADA guidelines means incorporating advanced technologies, especially in the bathroom. Install an automatic faucet, an automated toilet, and a handheld showerhead to give your loved one more autonomy in the bathroom.

Faucets can be challenging to navigate, especially for those with arthritis or limited arm mobility. The automated toilet makes it easier for occupants to use the facilities, and they even come in modern looks and colors, making them perfect for a clean and tidy bathroom. Before you settle on a model, ask your remodeling contractor for advice on installing these fixtures.

2. Walk-In Shower

remodeling contractorWalk-in showers are taking over master bathrooms everywhere. If your bathroom space allows, ask your remodeling contractor to swap out the traditional tub and shower for a walk-in unit that has a bench and enough room for a wheelchair.

The extra space will make it easy for your loved one to maneuver themselves around the stall, giving them the ability to shower the same way as anyone else in your household. Add a large showerhead and extendable nozzle for easy reach.

3. Pocket Doors

Navigating wheelchairs through doorways tricky, especially for the elderly. If you’re redoing the bathroom space to accommodate for this, install a pocket door and widen the entryway to the suggested 32 inches. Not only does this provide easy access for your loved one, but you also don’t have to sacrifice appeal because pocket doors come in a variety of colors and styles to match your home’s decor. Some of the most popular choices are doors with frosted panes or ones that run along a barn door track on the outside of the wall.

 

Are you looking to work with a reputable remodeling contractor on your next bathroom or kitchen remodel? Contact the team at Dahl Construction Co. in Washburn, WI. Since 1976, these contractors have been designing, renovating, and constructing residential and commercial buildings around the community. They spare no expense when it comes to details and work efficiently to ensure your project is complete on time. Visit their website to view some of their projects, or call (715) 779-3600 to get started with your free estimate.

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