Description

Today Maegan Blau, owner of Blue Copper Designs, joined Nancy for this 3rd and final podcast on barrier-free designs. 

General barrier-free designs and kitchens were covered in the last 2 podcasts.  Barrier-free designs are not only relegated to people with physical challenges, but for everyone living in the home no matter the age of the residents.  

The concept of independence and safety are emphasized when designing the areas of the home.  This podcast will cover bathroom designs.  

Subjects covered in this podcast:

Showers

• Curb less showers
• Grab bars – backing for grab bars
• Handheld shower
• Steam shower
• Body sprays
• Shower chairs
• Non-slip flooring options

Vanities

• Roll under sinks, sinks with side drains
• Smart faucets
• Faucets off to the side
• Tilting mirrors
• Drawer storage with outlets

Toilet

• Bidet
• Standard or chair height to accommodate commode chairs
• Grab bars
• Shower curtains

Extras

• 4 foot turn radius
• Heat lamps
• Pocket doors/barn doors

This podcast sponsored by

⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠

⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠

email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com