Bathroom design for disabled - There are universal lines to follow when designing a bathroom with disability access. These guidelines suggest height toilets, showers, sinks, switches and the amount of space it takes to maneuver a wheelchair.
Many products are available to make a bathroom with disabled access and can be stylish and functional.
Make a list of your needs and desires
You should check magazines and cut out pictures of objects you want to include a bathroom with disabled access. You should also visit websites that offer access products. Choose items that you want to use in your bathroom and print images of objects and leaves with product information
Create a folder to store your ideas and images
You also have to use tabs to divide separating products such as shower, floor, furniture under sink, and toilet accessories. Placed in the folder with pictures and leaves product information.
Draw a floor plan of the bathroom on graph paper
You have to draw the location of the shower or bathtub, sink, a toilet and the toilet. Maintain a minimum free floor space of 30 by 48 inches to perfectly accommodate a wheelchair.
A wheelchair needs a space of at least 60 inches in diameter to make a 360 degrees. It allows enough free space to maneuver the wheelchair with a lot of comfort in the bathroom.
- Plan a space for the door is at least 32 inches wide. I suggest you choose a sliding door, that way you will gain more space in the bathroom.
- You must also design the sink space on the bottom, so the wheelchair fits under it. Leave 30 to 34 inches of clearance under the sink. Use wash water are lever type. Place the bars for towels to an attainable for someone sitting away.
- Plan a shower or a bath which can be entered on foot. Do not forget to design a shower bench or leaves room for you to use in the shower a wheelchair.
- Design mirrors that can be tilted, so that you can see while seated.
