Did you know that when someone over the age of 65 slips and falls, 80% of the time it happens in the bathroom? As we get older, bathing becomes more dangerous, thanks to the tripping hazard of stepping over the ledge of a tub or traditional shower. Installing a walk-in shower can instantly make your life easier.
Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of walk-in showers so you can decide if it’s the right option for your needs.
They’re Safe and Accessible
If you are starting to experience mobility restrictions as you get older, you’ll likely notice that bathing is not as easy as it used to be. When you add a walk-in shower to your bathroom, you can choose a low-threshold entry or even an option that is flush to the bathroom floor.
If you use a wheelchair, there are some walk-in shower options available that allow you to enter while in your chair, for maximum ease and safety. Perhaps best of all, walk-in showers are ideal for aging-in-place as they’re designed to be easy to use as you age and your needs change.
They’re Easy to Clean
Are you tired of spending countless hours scrubbing down your tub? Well, you’re in luck! One of the most convenient things about walk-in showers is that they are easy to clean. Unlike traditional bathtubs, there’s never standing water in a walk-in shower. This means it’s much less likely for the residue to build up from soap scum and hard water.
Beyond that, if you have a detachable showerhead, the glass walls are very easy to rinse down. With a walk-in shower, you can truly spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying your bathroom.
They Can Increase Your Home’s Value
Even if you don’t have mobility restrictions, walk-in showers are appealing because they can instantly make your bathroom look more luxurious. In turn, this can appeal to more potential buyers and increase your home’s value.
To maximize the impact on the value of your home, try to choose a neutral color palette for your walk-in shower that isn’t too trendy. This will help prevent it from looking dated in a few years.
They’re Customizable
Another reason that homeowners love walk-in showers is that you can customize them to fit your space. This starts with choosing colors that match your home’s overall aesthetic. But, the customizations don’t stop there! You can also choose features to make your walk-in shower more suited to your needs.
For example, you might add a built-in bench or seat so you can sit down while you bathe. Or, you might add built-in shelves so that all of your favorite bathroom products are within arm’s reach. Our Bathroom Buddy Remodeling team will help you design a walk-in shower that perfectly suits your needs.
Add a Walk-In Shower to Your Bathroom
Now that you’ve learned more about the benefits of a walk-in shower, why wait any longer to update your bathroom? Our team has decades of experience remodeling bathrooms relying on high-quality products and top-notch workmanship to bring our customers’ dreams to life. Contact us today to get a quote on your project!
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The work was extremely professionally performed and finished on time. From the salesman through the installer, I had no complaints.
George S.
12/16/2022
We're very happy with the professionalism of the company and the quality of materials used. The installers were wonderful and very helpful throughout the installation. We're very glad we did the renovation.
Mary O.
12/06/2022
Great crew, great product would recommend to anyone
Linda M.
12/06/2022
Excellent craftsmanship but very pricey
S A.
12/06/2022
We used Bathroom Buddy to replace a Jacuzzi tub with a standup shower with shower seat. The experience was amazing from beginning to end. Dan made the design phase very easy and fun. He was very friendly, personable and helpful. He answered all of our questions...read moreWe used Bathroom Buddy to replace a Jacuzzi tub with a standup shower with shower seat. The experience was amazing from beginning to end. Dan made the design phase very easy and fun. He was very friendly, personable and helpful. He answered all of our questions as well as showed us a preview of our vision. The installation took way less time then expected and the work was impeccable. The red carpet service was refreshing considering the job was on our 2nd floor past a carpeted area. I was also very please with the follow-up to make sure the job was done to our liking. We are very impressed with Bathroom Buddy and would recommend them to anyone!read less
Chasiti B.
11/06/2022
The insulators I highly recommend this company I am very satisfied with the product and the result
jane t.
10/06/2022
Removing old tub an replace with a walkin shower. The work was don with great care the personnel definitely new new their job and very clean. I am very satisfied with the project
Joseph S.
10/06/2022
Excellent work, timely, neat and price reasonable
John B.
10/06/2022
Another very fine job done by Pablo and Jimmy! They are professional and efficient with the installation. Pablo answers any questions you may have. We are very pleased with Bathroom Buddy and highly recommend this company!
Meri M.
6/14/2022
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