The process work for the bathroom began with quick thumbnail sketches of the designated space for the bathroom with varying configurations within it. These thumbnails are noted with plan details as well as concept details.
The best three thumbnails were enlarged to 1/8'' scale and one was selected for a final plan. The final plan had to accommodate a fully accessible toilet with grab bars and room for pull up and transfer. Also a lower vanity and sink height with knee room under the sink for full accessibility. The shower in the plan below is flush with the floor and allows a chair to be wheeled in. There is also a seat to transfer to with a separate shower head and controls. There is also plenty of space for a full turn around with in the room(5 foot turning radius).
The key words for the concept are: Expression, Emphasis, View. Expression of line and form is seen in the diagonals and curves incorporated into the rooms structure. The curving glass of the shower allows for a view through it to the wood and travertine inside. View is also implied with the darkened glass doors of the closet as well as the 8 foot window. The room is full of points of emphasis. The lights are used a focal points thought out. Mirrors are also points of focus and well as the darkened glass closet doors. The open shower is the main focal point of emphasis when walking into the room.
This room is is fully fictional for Mrs. Gregory and her husband, and displays a subtle use of universal design with out feeling like it was designed for a person with a disability. The accessibility aspect was challenging in designing the space. Planning for someone to navigate the space while making it not seem like it was planned for a wheel chair was a good exercise for developing universal design skills for a beginning interior designer.
The best three thumbnails were enlarged to 1/8'' scale and one was selected for a final plan. The final plan had to accommodate a fully accessible toilet with grab bars and room for pull up and transfer. Also a lower vanity and sink height with knee room under the sink for full accessibility. The shower in the plan below is flush with the floor and allows a chair to be wheeled in. There is also a seat to transfer to with a separate shower head and controls. There is also plenty of space for a full turn around with in the room(5 foot turning radius). 
The key words for the concept are: Expression, Emphasis, View. Expression of line and form is seen in the diagonals and curves incorporated into the rooms structure. The curving glass of the shower allows for a view through it to the wood and travertine inside. View is also implied with the darkened glass doors of the closet as well as the 8 foot window. The room is full of points of emphasis. The lights are used a focal points thought out. Mirrors are also points of focus and well as the darkened glass closet doors. The open shower is the main focal point of emphasis when walking into the room. 
This room is is fully fictional for Mrs. Gregory and her husband, and displays a subtle use of universal design with out feeling like it was designed for a person with a disability. The accessibility aspect was challenging in designing the space. Planning for someone to navigate the space while making it not seem like it was planned for a wheel chair was a good exercise for developing universal design skills for a beginning interior designer. 
When creating a Zen bathroom, the floor plan should flow effortlessly, blending from one area to the next. Simple design is a difficult thing to do well, and Zen relies a lot on architecture rather than decorative elements. So if you're building or renovating, consider hiring an architect or interior designer to manage the project. bathroom grab bars
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