Accessibility: towards a more design-led approach

July 2019

The "design for all" trend is erasing the boundaries between a washroom designed for people with reduced mobility (PRM) and any other washroom.

The "design for all" trend is erasing the boundaries between a washroom designed for people with reduced mobility (PRM) and any other washroom.

The "universal design" that can be accessed by users with reduced mobility

A "universal design" for all users, including those with reduced mobility

Senior citizens, disabled people or those that are temporarily incapacitated, all aspire to remain independent, particularly in terms of hygiene care.

Accessories and sanitary equipment for people with reduced mobility are primarily designed to compensate for visual or cognitive impairments. Their design features are established by occupational therapists to ensure safety and hygiene.

In recent years manufacturers have placed a greater importance on design. Increasingly stylish and imaginative, improved aesthetics erase the medical and sometimes stigmatising aspect of accessible bathrooms.

Showers, taps, washbasins, furniture, shower seats and grab bars... the new generation of products for people with reduced mobility blends in more and more with the general offering. Presented in showrooms, they appeal to both private individuals and those with buildings open to the public who have become more attentive to comfort and well-being, and more attuned to the fluidity of shapes and the choice of materials.

Be-Line®, a range designed to please

Be-Line®, a range designed to please

Creating beautiful design has long been a priority at DELABIE. The latest example is the Be-Line® range of grab bars and lift-up shower seats.
Designed to adapt to every stage of life while providing safety and comfort, these accessories also contribute to making the shared use of washrooms pleasant for all, thanks to their aesthetic qualities.

The powder-coated aluminium grab bars are easy to clean, and have a flat, ergonomic face which prevents rotation.

When lowered, the

When lowered, the folding shower seat offers a seat with comfortable dimensions, while its clean lines make it discreet, allowing it to blend into its environment when raised.
It can be removed and replaced by a shower shelf in one simple movement - practical for those places where a swift change-over is required, for example in a hotel or hospital!

Available in three finishes (powder-coated matte black, white or metallised anthracite), the Be-Line® range guarantees a good visual contrast between the accessories and the walls, while matching all styles of bathrooms.