Accessibility and safety · Doors and spaceDoors and space
Doors and space
Room to move.
Wider doorways, outward-opening doors and space to turn make a bathroom easier for everyone, and essential for wheelchair users.
- Doors
- Wider, outward-opening
- Space
- To turn
- Locks
- Openable from outside
- Floors
- Level thresholds
What it is
Planning door widths, swing and clear floor space with access in mind.
Good for
Emergencies
An outward-opening door can't be blocked by someone who has fallen.
What to weigh up
Building work
Widening a doorway can mean structural work.
Planning for easier access?
Tell us about your room and what matters most, and we'll help you make the most of it.
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