ADA Compliant Addition in Ellicott City, MD
Challenge
Our clients in Ellicott City, have a large family including one child who is in a wheelchair. Currently, her bedroom space was cramped and had a small closet that was at capacity. The bedroom windows were small and were located too high up on the walls for their daughter to see out of. In addition, the bathroom was not ADA friendly and made everyday life more frustrating. They wanted a larger bedroom with more natural light, more storage space, a bathroom that could easily fit a wheelchair and aide, and a small sunroom in the back of the house.
Solution
We tackled this challenge by building an addition that was 400 square feet. The addition included everything on the homeowner’s wish list to improve the quality of life for their daughter. The floor cover of choice for the new bedroom and sunroom space was Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring. LVP is a very popular choice for remodeling and new spaces because it is: waterproof, low maintenance, pet-friendly, durable, easy to clean, comfortable, scratch resistant and can mimic the look of hardwood without the high cost. Three large windows were installed in the bedroom to maximize natural lighting as well as allow their daughter to easily see outside. The new closet has three thick shelves to increase storage capabilities as well as hanging space for clothing. A Mitsubishi Mini-Split system was installed in the new addition to handle the additional square footage of the home and allow the temperature to be customized to their daughter’s preference. The bathroom has ample space for a wheelchair to be maneuvered easily. It also has a six-foot navy colored vanity to store all personal items and toiletries that did not have a place in the original bathroom. The bathtub has grab bars and a handheld shower for accessibility. Finally, the sunroom has four large windows for their daughter to enjoy the backyard while being protected from the elements. This space can be used in all four seasons and is the perfect cherry on top to their daughter’s new suite.
