30 Interiors
When it comes to creating cost effi cient accessible tenant bathrooms that are Part M compliant and meet the needs of the users, design is vital
the most noticeable contrast between an object and its surroundings. Grab rails and shower seats are available in a range of colours to aid those with visual impairments. Also remember that colour contrast is best achieved with contrasting shades of the same colour rather than diff erent colours.
SHOWERING SUCCESS T e controls need to be simple to understand and easy to use – and if needed, to use with one hand operation. T ere should also be obvious up and down buttons for temperature and fl ow control. Look for BEAB Care certifi ed or approved by the Royal National Institute for the Blind showers. T is is because they will reduce barriers to use for those with mobility or visual impairment issues. When it comes to water saving, some lower fl ow mixer showers use between 40% to 69% less water than those without a fl ow limiter.
WALL PANELS Alongside the functionality and look of the space, wall panels achieve a high value appearance for considerably less than the cost of tiling and can enable a non-clinical fi nish to be obtained. T ey are also easy to maintain and can be fi tted quickly using a standard toolkit, reducing bathroom downtime, and saving on using a specialist tiler. When it comes to creating cost effi cient accessible tenant bathrooms that are
Part M compliant and meet the needs of the users, design is vital. However, with the right choice of fi xtures and fi ttings, it is possible to create functional, long- lasting spaces that are cost-eff ective as well as looking good.
Stuart Reynolds is UK marketing and product management director at AKW
Bathroom Refurbishment & Maintenance Feature
Housing Management & Maintenance April/May 2025
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