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The Many Functions and Designs of Shower Grab Bars

Left photo shows open gray-tiled shower with stainless steel grab bar on the left wall. Right photo shows close-up of a different stainless steel grab bar above a gray-tiled shower nicheThe term โ€œgrab barโ€ may conjure up a hospital accessory, but letโ€™s be honest โ€“ a handle while getting in and out of the shower, scrubbing our feet or shaving our legs is very handy โ€“ no matter our age or ability! There are many functions and designs of shower grab bars nowadays, and including one in your bathroom remodel can be a simple addition that has many benefits.

โ€œThe designs available now are more decorative, and having one in the shower can serve many purposes from holding your towel, wash cloth or wet swimsuit โ€“ to just being an extra support on a slippery surface,โ€ says Normandy Designer Liz Marusin. โ€œAnd if aging-in-place is something thatโ€™s on your mind, you can get ahead of that during your remodel and incorporate it into your design so itโ€™s looking good.โ€

To incorporate a shower grab bar into your bathroom design, Liz recommends using a design detail to help frame or visually anchor the bar.

โ€œFor example, when you can blend the bar into the showerโ€™s tile pattern or have it accent a shower niche, then it becomes a cohesive design detail,โ€ Liz says. โ€œNo matter what its function, you can shift the focus to make it more about the overall aesthetic.โ€

Left photo shows a white toilet with a hybrid toilet paper holder/grab bar design to its right, and a another stainless steel grab bar/towel holder to its left. The right photo shows a shower with two-tone decorative gray and white tile with a vertical stainless steel grab bar on the right This new wave of grab bars come in sophisticated finishes that can match the rest of your fixtures, with styling options that can pair with virtually any bathroom design, from contemporary to traditional. Grab bars also come in various shapes and lengths and can be mounted vertical or horizontally depending on your preference and where they will be integrated into the overall look. There are even unique hybrid designs available that feature both a grab bar and small towel holder, or even a toilet paper holder with an integrated grab bar, which are multi-functional options if installed with proper mounting/backing.

Whether youโ€™re thinking about a full primary suite remodel, or perhaps your primary bathroom and kitchen could use some love, give Liz a call to discuss your vision. You can also follow us onย Instagram,ย Facebook, Pinterest and LinkedIn for design ideas or stay in touch byย subscribing to our newsletter.

Home Remodeling Gift Certificate For The Holidays

Three separate gift certificate templates for a new bathroom, new kitchen and home remodeling from Normandy RemodelingIt’s the holidays again, and as we get older, the things that really matter come more into focus, like having a home where we feel comfortable and happy โ€“ or making that happen for a beloved family member. Consider a home remodeling gift certificate, the gift that keeps on giving. Click on any of the photos below for a downloadable PDF that will make this holiday season one to remember for your loved one.

Giving the right gift can be tough. You try to remember what your loved one has been talking about, or the store window where something that caught their eye. Or maybe you’ve heard them talk about how they wish they had a bigger kitchen orย a more updated bathroom. Or perhaps a home addition that would make more space for out-of-town guests, a growing family, or returning family members.

After downloading one of the certificates, you can wrap up, or send it as a surprise text. Or simply call our office and we can help you with the process of giving a home remodeling gift certificate. We’d love to help make your remodeling dreams come true.

The holidays are for giving. If you’d like to do some research first, visit our photo galleries, and meet our designers. Happy holidays!

Gift certificate template for a new kitchen from Normandy Remodeling

Gift certificate template for a new bathroom from Normandy Remodeling

Gift certificate template for a home remodeling from Normandy Remodeling

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