Austin Interior Design by Room Fu Knockout Interiors

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Beautifully Accessible Bathroom in Barton Hills
This Austin, Texas homeowner wanted to remodel a bathroom for the possibility of living with a wheelchair-bound parent. Since it was not certain that the parent would in fact move, the homeowner wanted to make sure that the accessibility features would not detract from future resale potential.

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Room Fu’s design plan eliminates the tub and original cabinet storage behind it to create space deep enough for a roll-in shower without a door. To save money on materials, the tile design features a checkerboard pattern using inexpensive 4” white tiles in alternating matte and glossy finishes and white border tile with pretty flourishes to create a modern tone-on-tone look.

accessible shower

tile and fixtures

A new custom vanity in rich Jacobean-stained alder with a marine varnish sets off fresh white sinks and vintage-inspired fixtures. By painting the hardware silver, the original light fixtures now coordinate beautifully with the other elements in the room. The pièce de résistance is the collage of mirrors, which breaks up the large wall above the vanity in a new and exciting way.

Dual vanity with mirror collage

Vanity side view with stained glass window

chrome accessories

An open cabinet set into the wall above the toilet provides storage for towels and toiletries without adding visual bulk.

new paint and built-in storage wheelchair accessible

The accessible features in this remodeled bathroom include:
Roll-up sink on right side of vanity
Pull-style faucets and shower controls
Roll-in shower
Hand-held shower head
Grab bars
36" pocket door
Accessible storage