06/02/2026
These homeowners in Manlius were in need of a handicap-accessible bathroom after Elaine experienced a decline in health that ultimately confined her to a wheelchair. Simple routines that most people take for granted had become frustrating and difficult. The "dream bathroom" remodel was no longer just about aesthetics. The goal became creating a space that restored comfort, accessibility, independence, and dignity.
Many older homes throughout CNY were never originally designed with long-term accessibility or wheelchair maneuverability in mind, which often requires substantial layout redesign during reconstruction.
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom remodeling requires careful consideration of turning radius, fixture positioning, knee clearance, shower entry design, and how the homeowner physically moves throughout the space every day. In this case, nearly every major component of the room had to be redesigned with long-term accessibility and independence in mind.
Read more about this install: https://bathpros.org/handicap-accessible-bathroom-remodel-manlius-ny/