Designing your bathroom

Accessibility requires knowledge

Planning accessible bathrooms requires knowledge of building regulations, the users' behaviour and needs.

As a bathroom planner - whether you are an architect, installer, occupational therapist or private individual, you want to create a well-designed, welcoming, functional and comfortable space.

Pressalit has prepared a useful checklist for the initial phases of the building process. The checklist asks a number of questions about the user, the working conditions for care and rehabilitation staff, as well as the physical setting in the building.

Go through the checklist here

Get inspiration and guidance in our bathroom design guide

At the washbasin

Sideways adjustable wash basin

• Provides better working conditions, by creating space for a carer e.g. between the washbasin and the toilet.
• May bring the washbasin within reach of users seated on the toilet so they can wash their hands.

Height-adjustable wash basin

• Can be adjusted to heights suitable for seated and standing users.

On the toilet

Sideways adjustable support arms

• Adjustable to accommodate users of different sizes.
• Can used to provide additional support, e.g. in the shower seat

Height-adjustable support arms

• Adjustable for different height settings, which can help standing or seated users.

Fixed support arms

• Provides effective support and assistance where a user’s needs are likely to remain unchanged.

In the shower

Sideways adjustable shower seat

• Can be placed near a corner so independent users can reach shower controls.
• Can be moved away from the corner to provide workspace for a carer on either side of the shower seat.
• Can be moved to the side or folded away to provide space for a standing shower.
• Can be positioned on horizontal wall track on either wall of the shower corner to provide left or right sided access.
• Can provide space for moving from both sides.

Height-adjustable shower seat

• Can be adjusted to suit the user’s height.