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Universal Design

Universal Design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people to the greatest extent possible. The goal of home modification for existing homes is not to entirely redesign the home but to make a range of changes or updates that result in your home being a more comfortable and safer place to live. Universal Design home modifications result in a home that you can remain in as you age.

Examples of Universal Design Projects include barrier free showers, walk-in tubs, raised toilets, roll under sinks, grab bars, hand held showers, lever faucets, tilt mirrors, enhanced lighting, lever door knobs, ramps, wider doorways, railings, guard rails, removal of steps, automatic doors, stair lifts, ceiling lifts, elevators/telecabs and more.

 

Universal Bathroom Remodel
Ross, OH

Enlarge hallway bathroom by removing large hall closet. Bathroom expanded to 8’x7’ with roll-in shower, grab bars, shampoo niches, shower controls with handheld, taller toilet and fold-down grab bars.

 
Bathroom with toilet and tub. Grab bars mounted on walls in shower. Small square picture hanging on back wall. Toilet safety frame next to vanity. Patterned linoleum floor with fuzzy rug in front of tub.
Bathroom under renovation. Cerment board and waterproofing on floors and walls. Water pipes and drains on wall and floor. Spaces for built-in storage shelves on back wall.
Renovated accessible bathroom barrier free shower. White tile on wall and floor. Grab bars for toilet and shower. Hand held shower spray. White pedestal sink on left. Wall lighting over vanity. Large dark-framed mirror over sink. Small square photo o
White tiled no barrier shower. Grab bars on back wall and left wall. Bath chair on right next to shower curtain. Chrome water valve on left wall.

Universal Bathroom Remodel
Cincinnati, OH


KBC removed a large tub and shower, designed a new large barrier free shower with multiple shower heads, handheld, shampoo niche, linear drain, shower glass panels, larger exhaust fan and more!

 
Bathroom designed for accessibility. Barrier-free shower with marble walls and floor. Separate vanities with mirrors on the right and left wall of the room. Large window on the right side of photo.
Bathroom designed for accessibility. Barrier-free showers with marble walls and floor on left and right sid of the bathroom. Large window with ornate patterns on back wall of room.
Bathroom designed for accessibility. Barrier-free showers with marble walls and floor on left and right sid of the bathroom. Large window with ornate patterns on back wall of room. Coved ceiling with recessed lighting.
Bathroom designed for accessibility. Barrier-free showers with marble walls and floor on left and right sid of the bathroom. Large window with ornate patterns on back wall of room.
Detail photo showing large barrier free shower with multiple shower heads, handheld, shampoo niche, linear drain, and shower glass panels. Large stained glass window over towel bar on right wall of room.
Photo of barrier free bathroom. Large barrier free shower with multiple shower heads, handheld, shampoo niche, linear drain, and shower glass panels. Right side of photo shows Dark vanity with wight sink and counter top. Large mirror over vanity. Wh

Universal Home Modifications
Blue Ash, OH

KBC has a division that specializes in Universal Design - Aging-In-Place projects providing home modifications for those who have developmental disabilities or are aging but want to stay in their homes. We installed a large, barrier free shower, new cabinets, Corian countertops, LED lighting, pocket door, painting and more! If you or someone you know could benefit from these types of modifications, contact our office and speak with our Home Modifications Project Manager, Larry.

 
Large barrier-free shower. Recessed can lighting. Swirled grey marble wall tiles and darker grey small mosaic tile and square floor drain. Hand held shower spray on far wall. Grab bars mounted on left and right wall of shower.
Large barrier-free shower area. Swirled grey marble wall tiles and darker grey small mosaic tiles. White wall cabinets on right side. Wash sink with darker sink top behind half wall. Window looks out to trees in yard.
Small kitchen area. White cabinets with stainless steel microwave and small glass-door refrigerator. Dark counter tops with white undermount sink and brushed silver faucets. Dark marble tiled floor. White doors lead to rest of house.
Rolling tilting shower chair in large barrier-free shower. Recessed can lighting. Swirled grey marble wall tiles and darker grey small mosaic tile and square floor drain. Hand held shower spray on far wall. Grab bars mounted on left and right wall of
Wash area with a half wall. White cabinets over dark vanity tops and brushed faucet. Metal waste can next on floor to the right side of sink. Dark tiles on floor. Striped towels hand on towel bar on right side of photo. Window on left side of photo

Full Bathroom Renovation
Westwood, OH

This recent KBC remodel created a comfortable, safe and enjoyable bathroom for the homeowner's elderly mom. We updated the entire bathroom with a glass block window, large walk-in shower, comfort-height toilet, new vanity with sink, lighted medicine cabinet, multiple grab bars, handheld shower head and new light exhaust fan.

 
KBC Inc. Universal Design / Bathroom Renovation. Detailed drawing of the renovation and room layout. A list of specific called-out features is on the right side of the plan.
KBC Inc. Universal Design / Bathroom Renovation. Dark Tiled shower with glass doors. Glass block window on back wall of shower. Mirrored cabinet with shelves on left wall. White vanity with light marble counter top next to toilet.
KBC Inc. Universal Design / Bathroom Renovation. Mirrored cabinet with shelves on wall over a decoration of dragonfly. Modern edge-lit medicine cabinet mirror hangs of white vanity with light marble counter top.
KBC Inc. Universal Design / Bathroom Renovation. Closeup of a soap and shower shelf in a shower. Mosaic tiles in the back of the shelf area. Granite tiles on the shower wall. Large grab wall mounted on the wall on the right side of photo.
KBC Inc. Universal Design / Bathroom Renovation. Low angle view of dark tiled shower with glass doors. Glass block window on back wall of shower. Mirrored cabinet with shelves on left wall. White vanity with light marble counter top next to toilet.
KBC Inc. Universal Design / Bathroom Renovation. Dark Tiled shower with glass doors. Glass block window on back wall of shower. A grab bar can be seen under the window. Mirrored cabinet with shelves on left wall. White vanity with light marble count

Accessible Bathroom Makeover
Cincinnati, OH

Complete bathroom remodel with large barrier free shower, handheld shower head, new vanity cabinets, new tops, toilet, heated floor, ceramic tile and painting.

 
Large barrier-free shower. Offsetting marble tile on walls and small mosaic tile flooring with small square drain. Shower curtain pulled opened on both sides of room. Shower head and hand held shower spray mounted on left wall. Outside window on righ
Large barrier-free shower. Offsetting marble tile on walls and small mosaic tile flooring. Shower curtain pulled opened. Shower head and hand held shower spray. Grab bar mounted on wall on right side of photo.
Cabinets and double vanity in bathroom area. Wooden cabinets. Swirled marble vanity top with brushed silver faucets and handles. Swirled marbled tile flooring. Wall lighting and large rectangular mirrors over each sink.
Open barrier free bathroom. Toilet in alcove on the right side. White doors on closet in center. Marble tiled shower wall with built-in shelves.
Large barrier-free shower. Offsetting marble tile on walls and small mosaic tile flooring with small square drain. Shower curtain pulled opened on both sides of room. Shower head and hand held shower spray mounted on left wall. Outside window on righ
Roll-in tilting showerchair in large barrier-free shower. Offsetting marble tile on walls and small mosaic tile flooring with small square drain. Shower curtain pulled opened on both sides of room. Shower head and hand held shower spray mounted on le

Bathroom Update - Style & Accessibility
Anderson Township, OH

Remove all first floor full bathroom existing fixtures including walls separating bathroom and small bedroom. Create new bathroom area with a 3 foot pocket door, roll-under double bowl sink, washer/dryer area and no barrier recessed shower with handheld shower and shower seat.

 
Smiling woman washing hands in bathroom space before renovation. Small sink with large white cabinet on left side. Opening to shower and tub on right side of photo. Window on wall behind woman.
Bathroom area with roll-under double bowl sink. Two oval mirrors and three wall sconce lights on wall over two sinks. Dark curtain covers a window on right side of photo. A small wooden closet door on left side of photo.
Toilet in open area of bathroom. Wire flower basket hangs on wall next to framed painting. Grab bar on wall next to toilet. Doorway on left leads to rest of house.
Smiling woman in no barrier recessed shower with handheld shower and shower seat. Large square tiles on floor and shower walls. Towels with leaf print accents hand on towel bar in right of photo. Clothes dryer and laundry cabinets on left side of pho

Universal Bathroom Remodel
Covedale, OH

Remove large 4' x 4' cast iron bath tub in 1938 English cottage! Install a Roll-In tile shower floor, new shower controls, handheld shower on slide bar and multiple grab bars. Replace existing pink toilet with an elongated comfort height white toilet.

 
Bathroom with a large bathtub. Window on the left side of the photo. Toilet and edge of sink visible on right side of photo. Large glass chandelier. Small circular tile patterns on floor. Large bathtub in cover in shower. Cat is sitting on corner of
Bathroom with bathtub removed. Window on the left side of the photo. Toilet is visible on right side of photo. Small circular tile patterns on floor. Bare walls and floor where bathtub has been removed in preparation for remodeling.
Bathroom with accessible shower. Toilet is visible on right side of photo. Small circular tile patterns on floor. White tiles on lower shower walls and floor where tub replaced. Hand-held shower sprayer and grab bars in shower. Shower curtain pulled
Smiling man in wheelchair in bathroom with accessible shower. Toilet is visible on right side of photo. Small circular tile patterns on floor. White tiles on lower shower walls and floor where tub replaced. Hand-held shower sprayer and grab bars in

Whole House Update
Cincinnati, OH

 

This project was recently completed, by the KBC Home Modification Division, for a veteran with ALS and was funded thru the VA. We worked with the veteran and his wife to create a large rear composite deck that is wheelchair accessible from the home. This includes a new door with ADA sill installed to replace the existing window from the bedroom to the maintenance resistant, composite deck with aluminum railing and a concrete ramp and sidewalk to the front of the home. The existing master bedroom suite was redesigned to accommodate current and future needs. The existing master bathroom was expanded to include the existing master walk-in closet and make modifications to now include a barrier free shower, an ADA toilet and a roll under vanity sink with enough room to maneuver a wheelchair. The bathroom floor is ceramic tile that goes directly into the shower to create a barrier free shower for easy access with a shower chair. The shower walls are cultured marble for easy cleaning. We have installed grab bars in the shower and at the toilet to provide needed support for the veteran and his caregiver.

Accessible bathroom under construction. Hexagonal tile flooring. Grab bars on wall next to the toilet. Large white vanity sink with wheelchair access under the sink cabinet. More construction is visible in the mirror over the sink.
Barrier free shower with shower head and hand-held spray. Swirly marble patterns on back and side wall. Hexagonal tile flooring with drain in the center. Grab bars on back and left walls. Colorful shower curtain on the right side of photo.
Accessible bathroom under construction. Hexagonal tile flooring. Grab bar on wall next to the toilet. Lighting on the wall over the sink. Large white vanity sink with wheelchair access under the sink cabinet. Large mirror over the sink.
Wheelchair accessible doorway into bathroom area. Hardwood flooring leading to hexagonal tile flooring in the bathroom. An white door is closed on the left side of the photo.
View of outdoor accessibility ramp. Wide concrete walkway leads to a sloping ramp with dark metal railings on each side. Upper level of ramp is a deck with outdoor chairs and love seat. Back of adjacent home is in the background of the picture.
View up an outdoor accessibility ramp. Wide concrete walkway leads to a sloping ramp with dark metal railings on each side. Upped level of ramp is a deck with plank flooring. Back of home is in the right side of the picture.