When people hear aging-in-place bathroom, they often picture something that looks more institutional than residential. This recent House Doctors of Chicago & North Shore project shows that it doesn't have to. At first glance, what stands out is the design—the rich green tile, glass shower enclosure, wood seat and carefully selected fixtures. Look a little closer, though, and you'll see that the shower was also designed to be easier and safer to use, with a substantial grab bar, fold-down seat and handheld shower fixture incorporated into the space.
That's really the idea behind good Aging In Place Services: make a home work better for the people living in it without making it feel like a different kind of home. In a bathroom, that might mean adding grab bars or a shower seat today, or planning a more accessible shower as part of a larger Bathroom Remodeling project. Elsewhere in the house, the same thinking can include better handrails, improved lighting, easier entrances and other Home Maintenance Services that make everyday living safer and more comfortable. Because House Doctors handles both smaller home improvements and larger remodeling projects, we can look at what makes sense for your home now—and what may make it work better in the years ahead.
Thinking about making your bathroom—or another part of your home—safer and easier to use? Contact us today by submitting a contact form or calling (224) 335-8296 for a free estimate.