The bathroom is where many falls at home happen. Wet floors, high tub walls and nowhere to hold on all add up. Accessible and aging-in-place remodeling removes those hazards so you or a loved one can keep living comfortably in your Franklin home for years to come.
Good accessible design does not have to look like a hospital. Grab bars come in finishes that match your faucets, curbless showers look sleek and modern, and comfort-height toilets are simply more comfortable for most adults.
Common accessibility upgrades
- Curbless or low-threshold showers with no step to trip over
- Grab bars properly anchored to the framing in the shower, by the toilet and near the entry
- Built-in or fold-down shower seats
- Handheld showerheads on adjustable slide bars
- Comfort-height toilets, a few inches taller than standard
- Wider doorways and pocket doors for walker or wheelchair access
- Slip-resistant flooring and better lighting
- Lever handles on faucets and doors that are easier for arthritic hands
Planning ahead or planning now
Some Franklin homeowners come to us after a fall or surgery and need changes quickly. Others are planning ahead and want a bathroom that will still work in 10 or 20 years. Either way, we'll start with how the person using the room moves through it, then design around those needs.
Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms
Full wheelchair access needs clear floor space for turning, a roll-under sink and a roll-in shower. These projects usually involve moving walls or fixtures, and we'll measure carefully during your free estimate to see what your bathroom can support.
Accessible & Aging-in-Place Bathrooms: common questions
Do grab bars need to go into studs?
They need solid backing. We anchor grab bars into framing or add blocking behind the wall so they can safely hold a person's weight.
Can you make my existing bathroom accessible without a full remodel?
Often, yes. Grab bars, a handheld shower, a comfort-height toilet or a tub-to-shower conversion can make a big difference on their own.