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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I could not be happier with my new bathtub/shower/wall system. It is crisp, clean and beautiful! Every person we dealt with was personable as well as professional. Our initial meeting was more than I expected. Dan, our sales rep., was very knowledgeable about the product and gave...read moreI could not be happier with my new bathtub/shower/wall system. It is crisp, clean and beautiful! Every person we dealt with was personable as well as professional. Our initial meeting was more than I expected. Dan, our sales rep., was very knowledgeable about the product and gave an in depth presentation so that I really understood what I was getting. He went above and beyond by going to my husband’s work to discuss things with him too! It was not a long wait for the products and installation. The two gentlemen, Paul and Matt, who came to install the system were on time, professional, and were respectful of both me and my home. They put cloths down so as not to scrape floors or furnishings when bringing things in and out and up and down stairs. They were hard working and meticulous with their work. Lastly, less than a week later, Justin, the brand ambassador, called and then came by to check the work and see if I had any questions or issues. Service like this is not the norm, at least not in my experience with companies, servicemen and contractors. I highly recommend Bathroom Buddies!read less
Mary M.
5/25/2023
My husband and I recently had a bathroom tub installation done by Bathroom Buddy.... it is absolutely beautiful.. the staff is wonderful...Alex, Joe and also the workers (Francisco and crew) that did the installation…They were professional and very nice to deal with. It was completed in one day. Thank-you...read moreMy husband and I recently had a bathroom tub installation done by Bathroom Buddy.... it is absolutely beautiful.. the staff is wonderful...Alex, Joe and also the workers (Francisco and crew) that did the installation…They were professional and very nice to deal with. It was completed in one day. Thank-you again to everyone. We are so pleased with our new bathroom..we recommend them highly. Sincerely Mike and Christine Lavoreread less
Christine L.
5/25/2023
Quality of work was excellent .
Thaddeus R.
5/25/2023
Excellent support and service. They follow up and ensure consistent communication. Thank you! 😊
Omar
4/25/2023
The shower came out beautiful.
Joan R.
4/25/2023
I would highly recommend Bathroom buddy to anyone that is looking for a new bathroom. They were extremely professional, timely, quick, and very neat. The workmanship was nothing short of perfect. The team I worked with were all extremely pleasant and kind. They even came back to review the job...read moreI would highly recommend Bathroom buddy to anyone that is looking for a new bathroom. They were extremely professional, timely, quick, and very neat. The workmanship was nothing short of perfect. The team I worked with were all extremely pleasant and kind. They even came back to review the job after a few weeks. Again, I highly recommend them for your next bathroom projectread less
Cade P.
4/25/2023
I had a bathtub removed and put in a shower.They we're on time they were very polite professional as the installers were here they were walking me step by step of what they were doing I recommend this company to whoever needs anything done in their bathroom as far as...read moreI had a bathtub removed and put in a shower.They we're on time they were very polite professional as the installers were here they were walking me step by step of what they were doing I recommend this company to whoever needs anything done in their bathroom as far as a tub or shower they were done in one dayread less
Jose R.
4/25/2023
From sales reps that came to our house to customer service updates, the mechanics and inspection, everyone was so courteous, helpful, spent time and answered our questions. The installers were so professional and careful. They were on time. Got the job done and let me take photos during...read moreFrom sales reps that came to our house to customer service updates, the mechanics and inspection, everyone was so courteous, helpful, spent time and answered our questions. The installers were so professional and careful. They were on time. Got the job done and let me take photos during process. Highly recommend. We had to gut the tub area, looks amazing and so happy with the results.read less
Susan F.
4/25/2023
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