Minimalist styling of a walk-in shower
Sleek way to avoid risky slips and trips
AS TIME goes on, taking a bath or shower can often become harder, due to age and health-related mobility issues.
Often disabilities like this creep up on us slowly. We g ra d u a l l y find it more difficult to get in and out of the bath without assistance and even using a conventional shower can be challenging.
Th e g o o d n ews is that a bathroom can often be easily adapted without h av i n g to re n ew it completely.
A walk-in shower, for example, can help make the bathroom look more spacious and contemporary. Walk-in showers offer lower-level access, with efficient drainage that avoids the need for a high threshold.
A low- level access shower will have a threshold of around 2.4 ins, while a levelaccess shower sits even lower, with only around 0.4 ins to step over.
This helps to minimise the risk of tripping, while the shower floor features a textured surface to help protect you against slipping.
A wa l k - i n s h owe r can be supplied in a range of sizes to fit your requirements, for example for wheelchair access, a fixed or folding shower seat, or room (with perhaps a screen) for a carer to assist.
But a walk-in shower is more than a practical solution. Its low profile is less obtrusive than a conventional shower and reflects the sleek, m i n i m a l i st look of modern bathrooms.
What’s more, many are designed to fit in the same footprint as a conventional bathtub — so are easy to install, often within a day.
Companies such as EA Mobility and Mobility Plus provide free, no- obligation assessments — a good opportunity to discuss your needs and obtain unbiased advice.
And a friendly and professional fitting team will ensure the work is carried out with minimum disruption and to your satisfaction.