By 2050, those who are aged 65+ will make up 15.6% of the global population, which means the senior generation will surpass us for one of the first times in history – crazy right?
This is thanks to amazing advances in healthcare and our standards of living have improved beyond measure which, in turn, have improved the quality and length of life for the older generation. I can’t be the only one that thinks that when they turn 65, they’ll probably be a bit past it, yet people prove me wrong every day! Anyway, back to the original post..
Since nobody is getting any younger, and for those who are already reliant on having to have an alternative or adapted bathroom, I thought I’d do a post on how you can still keep it fresh. It’s all about #breakingbarriers and showing that you can still have style whatever your age.
Keep Warm
I actually recently swapped my bathroom radiators for towel rails. Ours were being hung up over our bannister and I hated it! I think this is a great way to store and hang towels when not in use and they look lovely layered up on the different rails. Plus, there’s nothing better than warm towels right? Mmm, cosy! I love the curved ones as I think they’ll just give that extra dimension to an adapted bathroom. This one is from The Bath Store.
Super Cool Storage
There are so many cool ways to create storage within your adapted bathroom. Whether it’s a shelf that’s inset into the wall, or shelves that are purposely low down, maybe they’re higher up because you can’t bend, this is where you can really go to town. You may even favour a tall larder style cupboard to keep all your bathroom goodies in. Whether it’s freestanding storage, built in storage, or some drawers you can move around. Don’t forget that, whatever you choose, you don’t have to compromise on style. There are so many beautiful pieces of furniture that are functional yet still fresh. Have a look around a second hand shop, go to a custom designer, and maybe it would be nice to have that one signature piece that can help you love your adapted bathroom.
Make It Your Own
When designing a bathroom or wet room for yourself, I think it’s important to consider all the extras you may need for it be functional, but also I think it’s important to show your taste, style and personality too. Just because you’re 65 or over, it doesn’t mean you’ve got to have 60’s tiles, a mint green bath and a brown carpet (totally my idea of a proper old bathroom!). There are some really fabulous specialist companies that offer design services and offer solutions to your every day adapted bathroom needs!
Awesome Fluffy Towels
What better than super lovely fluffy towels that just wrap you up in a cloud after a nice, hot bath or shower? Nothing! These towels from Next would be pretty awesome, and I love them in the grey. You can also match it with a fluffy or bobbly bath mat to boot!
Patterns and Textures
These can be incorporated anywhere! In the tiles on the wall, on a spanking cool floor, or even your toothbrush holder. Just make sure it’s a little bit of you and that it doesn’t bring the room in. There’s nothing wrong with adding a bit of life to what, otherwise, could be a drab room! I really love the Moroccan style tiles with a plain tile or paint everywhere else would be beautiful!
Age ain’t a thing! You can still be funky, fresh and hip (no replacements) even when you’re over 65!
*This is a collaborative post
Really useful post here! It’s important that you make sure your bathroom is accessible. I’ve recently installed a walk in bath for my mother.