FROM GARDEN TUB TO TRUE INDEPENDENCE – Woodstock, GA Renovation

December 2, 2025
Before-and-after of a bathroom renovation. Beige and white bathroom becomes blue-tiled shower with safety bars and dark cabinets.

This client in Woodstock, GA became wheelchair bound and could no longer access her traditional garden tub. Bathing safely was impossible — until we stepped in to redesign the space for safety, mobility, dignity, and future care planning.


🔑 Key Project Modifications:

✔ Removed the full garden tub
✔ Installed a 
zero-threshold / barrier-free shower
✔ Created 
additional open floor space for wheelchair maneuverability
✔ Added 
built-in shower seat & handheld shower attachment
✔ Installed 
multiple grab bars, including front-wall placement
✔ Used 
non-slip flooring throughout
✔ Modified the cabinet & sink for 
roll-under wheelchair access
✔ 
Widened the powder room door to allow easy entry
✔ 
Expanded the overall bathroom layout for future caregiver assistance
🌟 Outcome:

The client can now bathe independently, safely, and without assistance. The bathroom is also now designed to accommodate a caregiver in the future, ensuring long-term accessibility and dignity.

“I never thought I’d be able to bathe on my own again — this changed my life.”

📞 770-301-8165 | 🌐 www.alatlanta.com

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