10 Stylish Showers With Aging-in-Place Ideas
A grab bar, a low- or no-curb entry and built-in seating can help reduce falls, improve mobility and make showering safer. Add slip-resistant flooring, a handheld sprayer, easy-to-reach controls, good lighting and enough room for a wheelchair or walker, and you have a shower that’s more comfortable and functional for people of all ages and abilities. The following 10 showers show how aging-in-place features can blend seamlessly with beautiful design.
A curbless shower in this elegant Louisville, Kentucky, bathroom by Bethany Adams Interiors was created for a retired couple, including a wife with limited mobility. The spacious shower has a wide reinforced glass door that comfortably accommodates a wheelchair and, if needed, a caregiver. A floating teak bench gives the homeowners a comfortable place to sit. An adjustable-height shower bar within easy reach of the bench doubles as a grab bar. Radiant floor heating in the shower and throughout the bathroom helps the floor dry more quickly, reducing slip hazards.
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An open curbless shower adds style and functionality to this bright Kitsap County, Washington, basement ADU created for aging in place by McCabe by Design. The easy-access shower includes multiple grab bars, a fold-down bench and a handheld sprayer. Mosaic porcelain floor tile with abundant grout lines provide added traction underfoot. A heated shower floor helps reduce slip hazards while discouraging mold and mildew.
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A sleek, curbless shower with no glass or doors establishes an airy feel in this luxe Keller, Texas, bathroom with aging-in-place elements by USI Design & Remodeling, which uses Houzz Pro. A built-in bench offers a comfortable place to sit with a hand shower nearby. The door-free design makes the shower easier to access and easier to maintain. Durable marble-look porcelain tile on the bench and shower walls is easy to clean. Beige matte porcelain floor tiles slope gently toward a linear drain to help keep water contained.
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This low-curb shower in a Scottsdale, Arizona, bathroom by Maya Axt Interiors features a built-in bench with a quartz top that provides a sturdy place to sit while showering. A handheld shower wand is within easy reach, and two shower niches keep soap and hair products close at hand. Penny-round floor tile provides good traction underfoot while coordinating with the creamy wall tile.
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A light and airy curbless shower with a custom frameless glass enclosure gives the homeowners a spacious, user-friendly shower in this Ladera Ranch, California, bathroom by Terri Brien Interiors. A corner footrest provides a stable spot for bathing or shaving legs. The handheld shower is mounted lower for the shorter homeowner, while the shower head is positioned higher for her much taller husband. Beige hexagonal stone floor tiles add traction while creating a seamless look.
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A curbless shower designed for aging in place is the focal point of this bright contemporary bathroom in a multigenerational Berkeley, California, accessory dwelling unit by Inspired ADUs and CA Bear Construction. The shower has a custom glass enclosure, green hexagonal wall tile, grab bars and a bench out of view that provides a stable place to sit. Large-format light gray porcelain floor tile has a slip-resistant matte finish.
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