Improve everyday life with bathroom fittings

The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the home – it's a functional space, a retreat, and a haven of well-being all in one. Anyone building or renovating today should therefore plan the bathroom's design with foresight and a focus on the future.

The keyword is age-appropriate: A bathroom with few barriers does not mean compromising on design or living quality.

The shower: Walk-in showers are gaining popularity

On the contrary, many solutions that offer safety and support later on increase freedom of movement and everyday usability even at a young age.

There are many solutions for walk-in showers. A fully tiled shower area creates a spacious feel and integrates seamlessly into the bathroom floor. Slip-resistant tiles offer greater stability when wet.

For drainage, there are alternatives to the classic central floor drain: A narrow shower channel blends harmoniously into the tile pattern and can be freely positioned in the floor or on the wall. A removable comb insert catches hair and dirt, making cleaning easier.

A wall drain ensures an uninterrupted floor. Alternatively, a shower tray is an option. Surfaces made of mineral composite material, such as the CleanFloor30 model from Geberit, are considered pleasantly warm, slip-resistant, and easy to clean.

The washroom: order and freedom of movement

Further information on this topic can be found, for example, at geberit.de/barrierefrei.

Generous movement areas also facilitate daily use and increase everyday comfort.

Well-planned storage space ensures order and easy access to bathroom utensils, for example through smooth-running base cabinet or apothecary pull-outs in the tall cabinet.

For accessible bathrooms, a washbasin height of no more than 80 cm, a minimum clearance of 55 cm underneath, and 90 cm of legroom are recommended. This can be achieved, for example, with product lines such as Renova Plan from Geberit.

Improve everyday life with bathroom fittings

The toilet: height-adjustable or with additional comfort

There are toilet models that, given a suitable building situation, can be adjusted in height even years after installation: With a suitable installation element, the seat height can be changed without opening the wall.

This allows the bathroom to remain flexible as needs change. The toilet bowl can be mounted lower when the children are younger and raised when sitting down and standing up becomes more difficult in later years.

Furthermore, improved intimate hygiene at every age is offered by a Shower toilet in the bathroomIt cleans with a gentle jet of water, noticeably increasing comfort and cleanliness.

Additional features such as integrated lighting, a hairdryer, or seat heating complement the equipment as needed…

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