The most fun part of any reno or build is the planning, and choosing. I love the color palette that is on the bathroom board. Having the pull out shelves in the vanity looks like a great idea too! Its hard to believe the price on the accessible bath tub. Like you say, its made for people in a wheelchair, but unless you have access to unlimited funds, its out of reach for the majority. That is just sad.
That being said, it is still very exciting to see you planning your new space. I love that part!
For the time being, I'm keeping my studio at Kahanoff. I am, however, recognizing that from a health standpoint, I may not always be able to get to my studio, so we are building a small painting area into our living room as well.
I really enjoy as you do, creating my home space, choosing the feel and the colors is so much fun. I’ve not had to renovate for accessibility, so this was a real education. The tub cost is rdiculous. I suppose it’s ruled by the fact that they don’t make many of them and/or The special nature of some of the materials or tools? If not then it’s just ridiculous. But also, The question remains Why should a person with a disability have to go without taking a bath? Something that’s afforded everyone if they really want it by standard tub. Maybe there needs to be another company that thinks of a better arrangement and engineer a different design. Anyway I hope you continue to have fun with the creation and comfort of your wonderful new home. That can’t be taken from you!
Unfortunately, we're also bumping up against the physical practicalities of the space as well. The safest transfer for me to do is from the toilet into the bathtub. Right now, the drain and plumbing are at the toilet end of the tub, but for any of these special tubs, all of that needs to be on the opposite side. Again, the cost to move the drain in a condo would be astronomical and not worth the headache.
I think what I would like is for condo developers to be more aware of these types of challenges. All of us will age and have increased health needs as we get older. We shouldn't be building homes that require folks to abandon them later in life.
The most fun part of any reno or build is the planning, and choosing. I love the color palette that is on the bathroom board. Having the pull out shelves in the vanity looks like a great idea too! Its hard to believe the price on the accessible bath tub. Like you say, its made for people in a wheelchair, but unless you have access to unlimited funds, its out of reach for the majority. That is just sad.
That being said, it is still very exciting to see you planning your new space. I love that part!
Will you have a space for your studio or will you keep your studio in the office building?
For the time being, I'm keeping my studio at Kahanoff. I am, however, recognizing that from a health standpoint, I may not always be able to get to my studio, so we are building a small painting area into our living room as well.
I really enjoy as you do, creating my home space, choosing the feel and the colors is so much fun. I’ve not had to renovate for accessibility, so this was a real education. The tub cost is rdiculous. I suppose it’s ruled by the fact that they don’t make many of them and/or The special nature of some of the materials or tools? If not then it’s just ridiculous. But also, The question remains Why should a person with a disability have to go without taking a bath? Something that’s afforded everyone if they really want it by standard tub. Maybe there needs to be another company that thinks of a better arrangement and engineer a different design. Anyway I hope you continue to have fun with the creation and comfort of your wonderful new home. That can’t be taken from you!
Unfortunately, we're also bumping up against the physical practicalities of the space as well. The safest transfer for me to do is from the toilet into the bathtub. Right now, the drain and plumbing are at the toilet end of the tub, but for any of these special tubs, all of that needs to be on the opposite side. Again, the cost to move the drain in a condo would be astronomical and not worth the headache.
I think what I would like is for condo developers to be more aware of these types of challenges. All of us will age and have increased health needs as we get older. We shouldn't be building homes that require folks to abandon them later in life.
Have to agree. Its conceived within a small realm of considerations. Universal Design is still a movement that is far from over.