DESIGN CHALLENGES:

• The footprint could not change and 5.25 sq/ft of space was getting lost to accommodate new exterior pocket doors in a room that shares a wall with the bathroom

• Aging in place — long-term accessibility to the toilet and steam/shower was important

• The husband is 6’ 6” tall, so bench heights, shower head location, and toilet height needed special consideration

• Needed adequate ventilation for steam shower and proper sloping of floor and ceiling for water run-off and drainage

• Open shelves, closets, cabinets provided “jumbled” storage—clients wanted sleeker, more functional storage

DESIGN SOLUTIONS:

• Re-construction of floor joists lowered the shower floor for a curb-free shower with linear drain

• Walls in shower and around toilet were reinforced to receive grab bars at a later date

• Fixtures, robe hooks and benches were placed at heights to accommodate both tall and shorter frames

• Ceiling was removed so that architectural-grade 3” flangeless recessed LEDs could be installed

• Shower ceiling was properly sloped for steam run-off

• Vent/lights inside the shower and a high-performance vent just outside the shower quickly remove steam/moisture

• Wall sconces light the face, recessed slot apertures illuminate the sinks and tall mirrors amplified natural and decorative light

• Docking station drawers and pop-up outlet/USB receptacles de-clutter countertops