Bathroom Remodel - 2015
These homeowners are “aging-in-place” in a semi-assisted living midcentury modern condo (Mies van der Rohe “less is more” style!). Both are facing some physical health issues, and needed an accessible (ADA compliant) bathroom. To accommodate, we removed their tub/shower combo and replaced it with a zero-entry shower. We also installed a new toilet and replaced their vanity with a wall-mounted, floating sink (with counter space!) that a wheelchair can easily slide under. Thanks to the floating sink, the bathroom now has a 5’ wheelchair turn-around, which is a required element of ADA compliance. The homeowners really wanted their new space to be as bright as possible and were not interested in natural stone, so we went with glossy white ceramic wall tiles (to protect from water splashing) and matte white hex floor tiles that act as a nod to the style/era of the home while providing enough traction to avoid slippage and enough flexibility to bend over the slope to the shower drain. We learned that the homeowners liked blue/green colors and the look of glass tile, so we proposed the idea of an accent wall, which they instantly fell in love with. However, the glass mosaic was a bit pricey, so we installed a large mirror in order to reduce the amount of glass tile needed, yet still provide the same dramatic effect. The oversized mirror also makes the small room feel larger. The shower features a detachable shower head that can easily become a shower wand and reach someone washing themselves from a wheelchair.
Project Year: 2015
Country: United States
Zip Code: 50312