Universal Design Bathrooms

Accessible bathrooms allow those with disabilities or special needs to care for themselves with ease. It's easy to take for granted things like climbing into a bathtub or being able to reach the sink, but for many people, this is a monumental chore.

Making an Accessible Bathroom in Your Home

Barrier free and accessible bathroom fixtures make life easier for those who can't navigate standard fixtures on their own. Barrier free and accessible designs include shower bases with removable or rampable thresholds, ADA-compliant shower and sink faucets and wall-mounted sinks that can be placed at any height.

To make bathing easier for those who find standard bathtubs inaccessible, walk-in tubs are a great solution. A walk-in tub has a door that allows the user to walk or wheel into the bathtub instead of having to step over a high side wall. Many of these tubs are also equipped with jets, making them therapeutic as well as accessible.

Chair-height toilets make good additions to bathrooms for those who have trouble sitting or standing from low positions. Several major manufacturers make these toilets in their popular design lines. These models may also be more comfortable for those who don't have trouble sitting or standing.

Kitchen and Pantry is an online retailer of kitchen and bathroom faucets, fixtures, accessories and more. Discounts are available when you purchase a complete bathroom set, including a toilet, sink, bathtub, shower and faucets. Other discounts on products and shipping are available as well.

Manufacturer List

• Safety Tub
• Jaccuzzi
• Kohler