Aging-in-Place Bathrooms That Still Look Beautiful

Short answer: An aging-in-place bathroom makes daily life easier and safer without looking clinical. The big moves are a low or no-step shower, a built-in bench, a handheld sprayer, slip-conscious floors and blocking for grab bars.

The shower

Curbless or low-curb, with a bench and handheld.

Checklist

Small choices that add up.

• Blocking behind tile for grab bars
• Comfort-height vanity
• Good lighting
• Lever handles
• Smaller floor tile for grip

Convert the tub

A tub-to-shower conversion is often the single biggest improvement.

Design first

It should look like a spa. It can.