Start with the part you want to improve
It may be the step into a bath or shower, the position of the controls, the amount of clear floor space or the general layout. Being specific about what you want to improve makes it easier to choose a sensible change.
Small changes can be enough
Well-positioned grab rails, a shower seat, better lighting, non-slip surfaces or a raised toilet seat can make a big difference for some people. The position and fixing of rails matters, so avoid treating them as decoration.
Level-access showers reduce the step
Replacing a bath or raised shower tray with a level or low-threshold shower can make access easier. The room still needs sensible drainage, enough space to move and controls that can be reached without over-stretching.
Allow enough usable space
Door direction, shower screens and the position of sanitary fittings all affect the amount of usable space. This matters particularly if the room needs to accommodate a shower chair, wheelchair or another person.
Think about the whole journey
The safest bathroom is not much use if getting there involves a difficult staircase or narrow doorway. Look at the route from bedroom to bathroom as part of the same problem.
