The bathroom, which previously was accessed through a tiny hallway near the
living room, now connects Sarah and her parents in the event she needs a hand during
the night. The bathroom was enlarged with the takeover of the previous master
bedroom closet. (A small master bedroom addition adds closet space at the rear of the
home where it’s more convenient to the layout.) Under Ben’s exacting design eye, the
new, larger bathroom was made perfect for Sarah, from its no-lip walk-in shower to the
extra space around the fixtures to allow for Sarah’s sometimes-unpredictable arms and
legs, so she and her family needn’t worry about her bumping into things.
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