How to Make Your Bathroom Aging-in-Place Friendly--Without Sacrificing Style

If you’re planning to stay in your home as you age, your bathroom is probably one of the first places you’ll want to update to make more aging-in-place friendly. Between the slick surfaces and water that can easily get on the floor, your bathroom can be a potentially dangerous fall risk.

However, many people resist adding grab bars and shower seats to their bathroom because they don’t like the aesthetic. Luckily, there are a couple of solutions that can make your bathroom safer—without sacrificing style.

Foldable shower seat

If you don’t want a bulky shower seat taking up your entire shower, but still want the option of having somewhere to sit down, a foldable seat might be just what you’re looking for. Not only are fold-down seats subtle and relatively simple to install, they’re also the perfect option for showers with limited space for safety add-ons.

Functional grab bars

One of the first aging-in-place updates we recommend for the bathroom is the addition of grab bars. And thanks to companies like Invisia, grab bars don’t have to be eyesores. Instead, Invisia designs grab bars that serve an additional functional purpose in your bathroom—like a towel rack or toilet paper holder—making this added safety feature a subtle integration with your existing bathroom design. You can check out the full line of Invisia products here.

If style and design is important to you when making aging-in-place updates in your home, be sure to talk to your contractor about these options.

For more aging-in-place tips for northern Virginia, download our free guide here.