No compromise on bathing style
WHATEVER your age, ability or situation, these days you can create a beautiful, stylish bathroom that’s tailored to suit your individual requirements. Gone is the old ‘hospital’ look. Instead, the latest accessible baths and showers combine ease of use and functionality without compromising on elegant aesthetics. The latest innovations include walk-in baths that are recessed into the floor for an even lower entry level, helping to avoid slippery moments in the bathroom. There are sink cabinets with a motion-activated illuminated strip below the washbasin, offering safety for night-time visits. And the thermostatic valves on the latest showers stay cool to the touch at all times. Showers also come with easy push-button, LED-illuminated, stop-start controls, some approved by the RNIB. Such innovations make an accessible dream bathroom a possibility for all. Meanwhile, bath lifts continue to be very popular, because of the instant fix they provide for people with bathing difficulties. A bath belt (below) that extends from a wall unit, or an inflatable bath cushion, can transform bathing at minimal expense.