How would universal design make bathrooms safer and more useful?
A well-designed bathroom does not have floors that get very slick when wet. It does have many solidly mounted grab bars to help people keep their balance and prevent falls. The bathroom should have enough space for someone to navigate with a walker or even a wheel chair. The sink or vanity should have knee space so that someone can wash or apply make-up from a sitting position. The shower should be equipped with a water pressure-equalizing device so that when a toilet flushes, someone in the shower doesn’t experience a sudden increase in water temperature. Also, the shower should have a seat. A flexible hose attached to a showerhead makes it easier for someone with disabilities to wash. It also makes it easier to bathe small children or the family pet! Q: What are the hottest trends in bathroom remodeling? A: Many people are opting to install two sinks, eliminating one common source of family friction. Exhaust fans are now standard equipment. Bathtubs outfitted with soothing jets are p
