Female Toilet
Place pointer over the question mark (?) symbols to find out more information on the relevant principles.
Back to Public Buildings
Back to Public Buildings
Principle 7
- Use fixtures that are more familiar to the person with dementia, such as cross-head taps rather than mixer taps.

Principle 3
- Ensure that there are clear colour contrasts between the door handle, the door and the door frame.
Find out more about Colour Perception and Contrast
Principle 5
- Ensure even lighting to achieve a minimum light level of 300 lux
Find out more about Lighting
Principle 3
- Ensure that the bench top that contrasts with the basin & flooring, to ensure that it can be identified.
Principle 3
- Install a grab-rail next to the toilet. Choose grab rails that are of a clear contrasting colour to the wall
Find out more about Colour
Principle 3:
- Use signage in the form of words, symbols or a picture to indicate where to flush the toilet and the action required.
Find out more about Colour
Principle 1, 3 & 6
- Principle 3: Use non-reflective tiles in order to reduce glare
Principle 1: Principle 6: Ensure that surfaces especially on the floor are non-slip
Find out more about Materials and Surfaces
Create a bathroom that is warm, inviting and also safe. Use warm colours to make the space more inviting, and to give the impression of a warmer temperature
Find out more about colour
Principle 3
- Use a coloured toilet seat that contrasts with the toilet, to ensure that it can be seen easily. Ensure that items to be used such as the toilet roll are located so that they can be easily seen and therefore used.