Bath Shower Home Design

Richard, who didn’t want his last name used, uses various services and products, including an elevator chair that lifts to help him stand, so that he can stay in his home rather than moving to a retirement home. Tony Caldwell / Postmedia Have baby boomers put their brains in neutral as their bodies hurtle down the highway toward old age? While most of us — 83 per cent, according to a 2013 Royal Bank of Canada survey — want to age in place by remaining in our homes, few are adapting those homes to accommodate inevitable challenges such as decreased mobility and failing eyesight. That can result in everything from simple difficulty in seeing a pale- coloured light switch to a potentially disastrous fall down the stairs. “People often are not willing to make those changes until after an accident happens,” says Camille Munro, a registered occupational therapist and partner in Access Options. Established in 2015, the company helps seniors remain in their homes by assessing adaptation ...

From a crowd- funded smart shovel to a why-didn’t-someone-do-this-sooner scheme for managing traffic in public restroom s, these ideas are noteworthy for creative problem -solving. Here are some of the most intriguing innovations the BD+C community has brought to our attention this year.   1. TRUSS SYSTEM UNDERGIRDS MONUMENTAL STAIR Structure becomes art at a Massachusetts college library To invite exploration of its new academic library, Salem (Mass.) State University selected a light-filled and airy design. The site and program called for deep floor plates , so the Building Team devised a dramatic open staircase as a central feature to help break up the density. The engineering solution consists of a truss that supports the whole stair, with each step created from a triangular box beam that hangs off the truss. Stairs are stringer-free and accented with eye- catching red paint . Glass panels protect users while showcasing the design. The prominent feature is also visible from...

Built in the late 1980s, this Vermont house was burdened by drafts and energy-guzzling appliances. The only "green" was growing on the surrounding 180 acres of countryside. To reach the green expectations of its homeowners, the farmhouse underwent a three-phase renovation while keeping its original footprint. This created a subtle exterior transformation . New galvanized metal roofing in two colors and a cool color palette freshen the look. Airtight insulation, efficient geothermal heating and cooling, and the new metal roofing altered the structure. Additions of efficient metal-clad windows and insulated doors had equal influence on the home's style. Eco-Friendly Remodeling Mudroom Makeover Just inside the front door, the mudroom's mix of open shelving and pullouts manages the gear and mess that accompany country living . Family and guests have a bench to sit on while lacing up their shoes. Throw pillows keep the sunny seat a welcoming scene. Hooks opposite of t...

Whether you’re going for the minimal classic look or the ritzy boutique hotel style , Kya deLongchamps has all the tips for you to clean up in the bathroom. Traditional or boldly contemporary — as ever it’s in the bathroom that we Irish are willing to take real risks. Pared to its essentials, this is a space that has never looked better, working hard but discreetly, and delivering more than ever to the split millimetre. Simplified lines In contemporary and even traditional bathrooms, design lines are increasingly fuss-free. Showers continue to float in near frameless surrounds with flush trays and tanking solutions embedded beneath tiling , leading the field.  The bath refuses to be bullied out by the water charges, and here’s a big buaile bos for Heritage and their beautiful Japanese style tubs . This new metallic effect double - ended acrylic freestanding bath set against deeply coloured walls , looks fabulous without the weight of a heavy metal, joist-straining monster.  Choose f...