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Help Needed! Looking for bathroom remodel ideas
Time for an update! We are in our late 50's and would love a partical funtional bathroom that will take us into our later years :) What does that mean...easy to clean, functioal and shower bars :) all done with a tradational contempary tuscan feel.
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I would love to suggest a beautiful concrete sink, easy to clean and will last forever.
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definitely tear out your shower and replace it with a curb-less one. If you can make it bigger and add a bench or fold-up seat that's even better. And you will want a hand-shower. You can either replace your current shower head with a hand shower on an adjustable bar, or just put in a second head with a diverter or separate control.
Any way you look at it, for bathrooms I highly recommend gutting to the studs and building back up again to ensure another 30 years of no worry enjoyment. Yes, it costs more, but you simply do not want any breeding ground for mold and mildew, especially when you are older and more susceptible to germs etc.
You need to get on board with all those items that you never thought about like Safety Grab Bars - so important in your elder years to be sure you feel safe and secure when walking around a hard tiled bathroom. Walk-in tubs, new designs in plumbing fixtures and accessories make sure you can have it all - style and safety.
Be sure your designer lucky enough to help you with this project considers these things - easy access shower, walk-in tubs etc.
The colour palette is easy - find something you love - I recommend finding your countertop colours and/or granite / quartz slab. Use that as your inspiration point for your bathroom - build everything from there! Good luck with your project - I've attached the last Senior Show Home Mood Board I designed. It isn't Tuscan, but it is more of a modern aesthetic. Good Luck to you!
bathrooms start at page 32. Good for you for thinking ahead!
Here are a few tips for maximizing your safety:
Faucets with lever handles work easiest.
Throw rugs with non skid backing, if someone is using an assistive device then get rid of them entirely.
No steps or lips into shower.
Curtains, no glass doors.
Grab bars by toilet and in shower.
Grab bars instead of towel bars, you can still put towels on them, but they hold you up if needed.
Shower- Please no glass shower doors, they are the bane of physical & occupational therapists everywhere. They can easily cause skin tears, increase fall risk and limit mobility options. Please strongly consider a curtain. Also do not underestimate how much of a barrier even a small step or lip can be, barrier free means no steps, level floor surfaces work best for safety. Add a vertically placed grab bar where you step into shower and a horizontal bar along longest wall in shower. Include a drop down or molded in shower bench at a comfortable height, and a hand held shower.
Sink - a partial knee space under the counter makes life much easier if anyone needs to sit for ADLS, (Activities of Daily Living). I think a custom counter that fits your space would be fine, but I don't know what the rest of the space looks like and I would hate to take up space you might need for a transfer to the toilet.
Toilet - get one that is at least 17 to 19 inches seat height. Way easier on the ol' knees.
Tuscan - if you want an immediate spruce up try a Tuscan paint technique
for the walls ..
and add iron looking or copper rubbed faucet and grab bars and light fixtures. Maybe metal wall art (cheap at thrift stores) and paint with metallic rubs to match your fixtures.
Have fun with it, your bathroom will be wonderful and a safe space for many years.
Others have covered the shower advice - this is assuming the room is large enough to accomplish this. There is one important item - the doorway into the room should be a minimum of 32" for good access.
You will be glad that you planned ahead and the features that you are considering, if done well, are very attractive to others when it comes time to sell the home.
When you say Tuscan style, the picture I've attached is what comes to mind. If this is something you'd be interested in we can certainly help you achieve the look.
I think granite countertops would be perfect, they're easy to clean and will last for a lifetime. I'd keep the wood floors that you have, they're simple to maintain and will save you money on this remodel.
If you're vanity is 48", you might want to consider increasing the size of the bowel you currently have, rather than trying to fit a double bowl, you won't have the room for two standard size bowels. We can reface your vanity for you to save you money replacing it.
As for the shower, we've done a lot of jobs for folks in their later years looking for something easy to maintain and functional.
We'd love to help you out, let me know if there is anything else we can do for you.
All of the newer vanities are taller. So if you can afford to replace, do so. Someday you will want to sell. They always say you get your money back from kitchen and BR remodels.
I would not do clear shower doors; we did and we are so sorry. You have to squeegee every time and the water has etched the glass. Nothing restores them. They only look good in pictures. Also Be sure that if grout is used, you make sure it says it is mold retardent. It should say on the container.