Updated December 23, 2018 

When most people think about a one level (curbless) shower the words which come to mind are – Grandma, wheelchair, roll in, walker and handicapped. While a curbless shower certainly can be a need for grandma in a wheelchair or a person with mobility challenges to safely enjoy their shower, it’s about much more than that. From my experience a one level shower can be cool, contemporary, stylish all while providing a functional design which will work for life. Let’s take a look at 7 myths about one level showers and bust them wide open.

The need to ditch the bathtub has never been higher. With the desire of older homeowners to age in place, and fewer people having the time to take baths, the number of bathtub to shower conversions has been growing steadily. While tub to shower replacements are not a new concept you’ll learn in the video and article below 4 ½ new ideas to add both function and style to these projects.

Luxury roll in shower with a stationary shower screen

Physical mobility challenges should not prevent someone from having a stylish bathroom – no matter how big your bathroom is! If you, or a loved one, is in a wheelchair it is now possible to remodel a bathroom and design a roll in shower which is both stylish and functional. Learn below 3 steps to make a roll in shower really look sharp.

Barrier free shower pan from AKW for an accessible wet room

As people are looking to stay in their homes longer the need for accessible showers has never been greater. Since most people have not remodeled their bathrooms for accessibility they generally have a lot of questions going into the process. Some of these questions might include:

• What is needed to make a showering space accessible? What is the difference between a zero threshold shower and one that is barrier free?

• What options are available in zero threshold showers? Can they be used with various types of floors?

• Who(m) can install this type of product? Is it something I can do myself?

• Do I need to follow ADA guildelines?

• Where can I get a shower base and the proper accessories to make my space accessible and also provide a way for a caregiver to assist in the showering process?

The article below will provide answers to these questions and also offer some information on what type of accessible showering system to consider: