Aging-In-Place/Universal Design $60,001-$80,000

After a catastrophic water event in their Master Bathroom, the homeowners wondered if it made sense to keep a large decked tub that they never used.

With the tub and decking removed, ample space was now available for a zero-threshold walk-in shower designed to allow easy access for a walker or wheelchair and a fold-down padded shower seat. The seated bather has a separate temperature control and a separate hand shower. Niches are also within easy reach. A grab bar is mounted horizontally across from the shower seat for both standing and seated bathing.

Under-floor programmable radiant heat was installed below all floor tile, including the shower floor. For safety, motion sensor floor-level night lighting was strategically placed for late-night bathroom visits.

Prior to the tile installation, plywood backing and waterproofing were installed in the entire shower enclosure. Existing 30’-wide doors were replaced with 36’-wide pocket and hinged doors. 

Large-scale shower wall tiles with custom wave tile accent bands were used for the shower walls. The pony wall was faced and capped with water-fall edge Quartz and topped with horizontally oriented rain glass. Custom paint was selected for the vanity cabinets and bathroom walls to create a layered tone-on-tone look. Stylish custom grab bars were employed as towel bars throughout.

The homeowners can now enjoy peace of mind, knowing that their stylish new bathroom is meeting their current and future needs!