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Bathrooms

When designing a new bathroom, it is important to first establish the different needs and limitations of the user; a disabled client may require a different solution to an able bodied one. Age is a further consideration: as we grow older we may become less sure-footed. If the user has dementia, they will
have different needs to someone who does not. Will the bathroom be used by others and what are their needs?

Wet rooms

Wet rooms offer possibly the best solution to a wide range of challenges. By creating a level access showering environment, an older or disabled client can often access washing facilities on their own, helping to maintain their sense of dignity. They also offer a safer environment for carer assistance. The increased space created by removing the bath, allows greater versatility to meeting the individual needs of the user.

Walk-in Showers

Walk-in showers can offer a good alternative to wet rooms and, in some buildings, may be the best option. They can be installed to provide either a level access washing area or a low-level tray. Walk- in showers use enclosures and screens offering a more traditional showering solution.

Walk-in baths

A walk-in bath can offer a quick solution to meeting bathing/washing needs, especially when a bath for other users is important. They are available in a range of styles however it should be remembered that they require all users to be able to step into the bath so may not be suitable for users with mobility issues.

Wash and Dry Toilets

In Japan, 80% of all toilets are of a wash and dry style. Still a relative novelty in the UK, they are however growing in popularity. For users who may have a limited range of upper body movement, or where there are more complex toileting needs due to a medical condition, a wash and dry toilet offers a helpful solution to the challenges faced.