The stationary shower head on the side wall is perfect for use when standing. The hand-held shower on a slide bar provides flexibility as needs change. The position of the shower head can be adjusted for a seated user or it can be removed for use by a caregiver.

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Peter Kubilas
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Elliott Johnson Photographer
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The bathroom now includes a curbless shower, with slip resistant tile, wide enough for a care giver to assist. A wall mounted fold down teak bench is ADA compliant. Photographer: Jeff Beck Photography Designer: Six Walls

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Open kitchen design with white shaker cabinets and a large custom Island. 12x24 gray tile ties in with the stone backsplash and quartz countertop. The navy/blue island anchors the kitchen and adds some needed color. - Shot by Matt Kocourek

Succulents in the landscape lend texture , form and color without even blooming.
Photo of an eclectic landscaping in San Francisco with a fire pit.

Stuart Wade, Envision Web Comprising approximately 4,000 square feet, this four bedroom, four bath historic cottage is located within a two block radius of the Sea Island Beach Club, Cloister Hotel, Spa and Atlantic Ocean on Fifth Street. It has bright and airy interiors and generously-sized rooms. A large screened porch and three terraces are furnished for entertaining and are complete with outdoor dining area, convenient grilling, and a bubbling fountain. Two separate bedroom wings including a deluxe guest suite with a private entrance, afford room for up to eight guests. An additional maid's room with private bath is suitable for a nanny or caregiver. Shaded by large live oaks and bamboo this beautifully landscaped and spacious lot of over a half acre provides for the utmost in privacy. This cottage was built by W. Montgomery Anderson as his family's residence in 1951 and was lived in by them until 2003 when the present owners purchased it. Montgomery, or "Gummy" as he was often called, was employed by the architectural firm of Abreu and Robeson, and was the Sea Island Company's principal architect until his death in 1979. In addition to Addison Mizner, and together with T. Miesse Baumgardner or "Bummy", the Company's landscape architect, they were responsible for much of the early "look" of Sea Island which included the design of this house and its landscaping. In addition to this house, Gummy's and Bummy's work included the third Sea Island Beach Club and guest houses such as Hamilton and Demere (all now demolished), and notable cottages including 57, 76, 79, and 151. Many of the materials used to build this house were salvaged from projects that Gummy was working on at the time of the home's construction. As an example, the quarter-sawn long leaf heart pine floors in this house were originally used as flooring around the pool area of the second Beach Club or "Casino" as it was called back then. Photos in the Beach Club Lobby and Locker Rooms of the current (fourth) Beach Club depict these boards being installed around the Casino pool in 1928. Accurately restored in 2004, this fine, sophisticated home has been updated to include the latest in KitchenAid Architect Series II built-in appliances, Sony entertainment systems, and Wi-Fi wireless enabled high speed broadband internet connectivity. The sleek 1950's design lines in the kitchen include commercial grade stainless steel cabinetry that frame wall coverings created from authentic vintage New Yorker magazine covers installed by the Andersons. The baths and master dressing area include custom designed macassar ebony cabinetry and Kohler and Waterworks fixtures. The cottage is furnished in the style of the 40's and 50's and includes furnishings by designers who produced during that era. Original and reproduction furnishings include those designed by Tommi Parzinger, George Nelson, T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, James Mont, Richard Schultz, Scalamandré, Gilbert Rohde, Tapio Wirkkala, Isamu Noguchi, Diego Giacometti, and Edward Wormley. Additionally, almost all of the artwork was created by Athos Menaboni, a celebrated wildlife painter who lived and worked in Georgia during the era. Most of these items were purchased at auction. Cottage 119 was one of several featured homes in Christ Episcopal Church's 1st Tour of Homes and Gardens in 1953 and was again featured on the 55th Annual Tour in 2008.

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Thanks to recently-passed state and local laws, it is easier for Californians to add a detached structure to their property. Known as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), these structures are becoming a popular choice for on-site caregivers, housing for family members, and for short- or long-term rentals. Designing and building an Accessory Dwelling Unit is a large, complex investment. You need someone who knows the ADU laws and has expertise in designing and installing smaller structures. Here at Backyard Unlimited, we have spent the last decade installing hundreds of accessory structures throughout California. Our team knows the ADU laws and what it takes to get them permitted and approved. We only use our own employees to design, assemble, and finish our structures. It’s not surprising that discerning property owners choose Backyard Unlimited as their ADU design/build contractor. Visit our website to see ADU designs and floorplans and to start a conversation on designing your own custom backyard ADU.

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The Fontana Bridge residence is a mountain modern lake home located in the mountains of Swain County. The LEED Gold home is mountain modern house designed to integrate harmoniously with the surrounding Appalachian mountain setting. The understated exterior and the thoughtfully chosen neutral palette blend into the topography of the wooded hillside.

This master bath remodel is a major lifestyle enhancement for a disabled client. The newly constructed shower was created with numerous Universal Design and Aging in Place features for all three people who use the shower, the client, her husband and the caregiver. Small slip-resistant tiles were selected for the floor and the bench gives the option to sit or stand, to help prevent back strain. The floating bench is also designed for the husband, for present and future use as he grows older. Non-institutional looking decorative grab bars and shampoo niches are strategically placed at sitting and standing heights for easy reach. A beautiful bay window ledge holds shower supplies and decorative accessories. The spacious roll-in shower allows the woman to enter on her scooter. Her caregiver can safely transfer her to the shower chair, remove the original scooter from the wet area, and then have the necessary room to maneuver all around the client for comfortable and safe bathing. A stationary shower head was included, as well as a handheld shower head on a slide bar with it’s own temperature control. The main shower head control is positioned at the front entrance to warm up the water before entering, preventing cold water shock. A heat / vent / light was also added to aid in air quality control. Barb Mueller. Designs Anew Houston.

Oiled bronze grab bars for safetly complement the Mexican style. Niche located at an easy to reach height. Note that the offset shower controls allow for caregiver to turn water on without getting wet. Patricia Bean, Expressive Architectural Photography

Sometimes the house just tells you what it wants. And sometimes that house belongs to an accomplished interior designer. And sometimes that designer and her hilarious son and their little white dog want to be surrounded in stunning natural light, great modern art, tons of plants, and pastel splashes of rock and roll. This was a complete "fixer" bungalow purchased by Jamie and lovingly renovated into this fun, happy space it is today. Friends and family love to gather here as everyone feels immediately "at home". Thanks to Superior Tile and Stone, Greg Vining Plumbing, and McEwan Hardwood Floors.