VANNAS ISTABA VISINTĪMĀKĀ VISBĪSTAMĀKĀ

SHOWROOM
UNIVERSAL DESIGN BATHROOM
To create an aesthetic and functional bathroom for
concrete person with his/her abilities and needs
using universal design principles
Ilze Melgalve
interior designer
Main goal
to inform and educate society, individuals as well as
professionals (architects, designers, engineers,
builders etc) about universal design
to make living place great looking for independent
living for all ages, abilities and circumstances
Showroom - 12 m2 (3 x 4 m)
4 hygiene areas or corners
Shower area
Washbasin area
Bathtub area
WC area
Shower area
• Doorless shower without threshold
• Fixed and handheld shower sprays
• Shower seat (jumped up/down)
• Non slippery floor
• Grab bars
• Colors and visual marks for
orientation
WC area
• Chair-height toilet
• Suitable grab bars
• Wall mounted toilet/bide/wash
basin
• Smart wall construction and
plumbing system
Bathtub area
• Grab bars
• Accessible tub faucet
• Lever faucet
• Tub with seating/ transfer area
• 3600 turning seat/shelf
• Slip-resistant bathtub/floor
Washbasin area
• Lever faucet
• Vanity/washbasin with legroom
for seated user
• Removable undercounter cabinet
• Large mirror positioned for
seated/standing user
• Proper, generous lighting
Thank you !
Ilze Melgalve
[email protected]