Bathroom Remodel

The bathroom is arguably one of the most important rooms in the house. An up-to-date bathroom adds more personality and depth to any home. 

If you are looking to treat yourself, resell your home or remodel the bathroom to fit the needs of an elderly, a bathroom remodel is a lasting investment. Homeowners agree that a bathroom remodel is never money wasted. At Energy Star Remodeling, we offer High End Bathroom Universal Designs. 

A slick bathroom floor can pose a challenge to everyone from kids to grandparents. Retrofitting a bathroom to meet universal design standards improves safety, but does not have to sacrifice style. Some universal design bathroom features are useful and attractive additions to any bath. 

From slip free floors, to grab handles, we are experienced in building bathrooms that accommodate the needs of everyone including our young children to senior citizens.   

 Is your bathroom safe for seniors? According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), more than one in three seniors over the age of 65 fall each year and 80 percent of these falls are in the bathroom. 

Health experts have identified the challenges seniors face in a bathroom:

• Getting in and out of the bathtub or shower stall
• Standing while taking a shower
• Sliding shower doors that move easily
• Wet and slippery floors
• Bathmats that move
• Using towel bars, sink tops and soap holders to support oneself
• Sitting down and getting up from the toilet

Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that 1.6 million older adults seek emergency care each year for fall-related injuries, fractures or head trauma. Many of these occur in the bathroom and can cause the elderly to lose their independence or worse still, their lives.

• Install grab bars. They provide a firm support for seniors to hold on to as they enter and exit the shower or the tub.
• Upgrade to a walk-in shower with a hinged door or a bathtub with a wide rim or bench to sit on and swing legs into the tub.
• Use a sturdy shower bench rather than a stool that can slip when the shower floor is wet.
• Install a handheld shower. It is easier to use when sitting down.
• Ensure that faucets are clearly marked hot and cold. 
• Install bright lights and put switches in easily accessible places. 
• Make sure toiletries e.g. soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, etc. are within reach. We'll avoid clutter and take away things that are unnecessary.
• Install non-slip shower floors