Maintenance & Refurbishment
Bathroom Refurbishment Feature
These products have now started to make their way into domestic life and are far more comfortable to use
mm to 500 mm (including the toilet seat). Such a small increase may seem like it would not make much difference – it’s only when you try one of the new comfort height toilets that you appreciate what a difference that 4 cm can make for users of all ages. The increase in height is also subtle enough to not draw attention, and only when you actually experience the difference will it become obvious, and hopefully more comfortable to use. As our population ages, there is an increased need for homes and commercial
premises to ensure their facilities can safely accommodate the needs of all of the occupants or users. DocM has increased the awareness of raised height products, but the more rigid layout this calls for is often more than is required in a domestic setting and for users who have only a slight reduction in mobility. In an era of multi-generational living, choosing a comfort height product
makes more and more sense. They enable a bathroom layout to be future-proof, and as the additional height is not a real problem for young and agile users, the drawbacks are minimal. In addition to comfort height toilets, new products are being invented and
introduced into the market that also help mobility and ensure the lifespan of a new bathroom. Support rails are one such example, now finished in modern and attractive designs so this practical support can be an attractive addition. These newer design-led rails are following comfort height in a move away from the clinical look and feel of DocM and reflecting current design trends. Similarly, the growth in popularity of shower seats represents a move towards forward planning within bathrooms, with people designing homes to last as they require increasing levels of support to retain independence.
Adam Lay is marketing manager at Lecico
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