Bathrooms thatlast a lifetime — Murray Home Improvement
Guide

Bathrooms that
last a lifetime

How to design a bathroom that stays safe and accessible for life — and still looks like a spa, not a hospital.

Guide

Designing an aging-in-place bathroom

Most homeowners want to stay in the home they love for as long as possible. A well-designed bathroom is the single biggest step toward making that safe — and it can be beautiful, not clinical. Here’s how we approach it.

The key features

Curbless shower. A zero-threshold entry removes a major trip hazard and looks sleek. Grab bars with blocking. We add blocking in the walls so sturdy grab bars can go where they’re needed, now or later. Comfort-height fixtures. Taller toilets and accessible vanities ease daily use. Slip-resistant floors. Proper tile and texture for wet areas. Lever handles & lighting. Easy-to-use controls and bright, even light.

Plan ahead, even if you don’t need it yet

The smartest time to add in-wall blocking for grab bars and a curbless drain is during a remodel you’re already doing. It costs little then and saves a tear-out later. We can build a bathroom that’s gorgeous today and ready for whatever comes.

Questions

Frequently asked

What makes a bathroom aging-in-place friendly?+

Key features include a curbless (zero-threshold) shower, grab bars set into blocking, a comfort-height toilet, a bench or seat, slip-resistant flooring, lever controls, and good lighting — all designed to look great, not clinical.

Can an accessible bathroom still look high-end?+

Absolutely. Modern aging-in-place design is invisible — curbless showers, integrated niches, and well-placed grab bars read as spa features, not medical equipment.

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