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10 Best Wheelchair Accessible Home Floor Plans

Ready to find the perfect accessible floor plan? We’ve compiled ten great layouts catering to various needs, including roll-in showers and open kitchens. 

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2D floor plan of a one-bedroom accessible apartment with labeled living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. The layout shows wide clearances for wheelchair movement, including turning spaces in each room, a roll-in shower in the bathroom, and open circulation in the living area.
Trude Carlsen
By Trude Carlsen
Published September 03, 2024 Updated August 19, 2025

Article Summary:

Accessible floor plans make homes safer for everyone. This article highlights 10 layouts with features like wide doorways and roll-in showers. All plans were created in the RoomSketcher app, which allows you to draw, customize, and explore floor plans in 3D.

The goal of accessible floor plans is to create a home where everyone can move around freely and safely. They use universal design, a simple idea that makes homes easy to live in for people of all ages and abilities.

Accessibility isn’t just about adding ramps or grab bars. It’s about creating spaces that are comfortable every day. Open layouts, wider doorways, and roll-in showers are just a few features that make a big difference.

Table of Contents:

Accessible Features for Everyone

User-Friendly Details

10 Best Accessible Floor Plans

  1. Two Bedroom Layout with Large Bathroom
  2. Space-Efficient One-Bedroom Layout
  3. Elegant and Accessible One-Bedroom Layout
  4. Three Bedroom House with Patio
  5. 108m2 One Story House
  6. Accessible Floor Plan with Garage
  7. Cozy One-Bedroom Apartment
  8. Apartment with Roll-In Shower
  9. Simple One-Person Apartment
  10. 105m2 Three Bedroom House Plan

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Accessible Features for Everyone

A home with an accessible floor plan adapts to the needs of everyone in the household:

User-Friendly Details

Small details can have a big impact. Universal design often replaces traditional doorknobs with lever handles, uses paddle-style faucet controls, and installs larger light switches. These thoughtful touches mean anyone can use them with ease.

10 Best Accessible Floor Plans

We’ve gathered ten of our favorite accessible layouts created by our in-house designers. Each one shows how accessibility and great design go hand in hand.

See one you like? Just click the edit button to view the full project. You can explore it in 3D, take a virtual walk through the space in Live 3D, or customize the floor plan to fit your specific needs.

1. Two Bedroom Layout with Large Bathroom

2D floor plan of a wheelchair-accessible two-bedroom apartment with a labeled primary bedroom, second bedroom, living room, kitchen, and large bathroom. The layout includes wide clearances for turning, open circulation in the living areas, and an accessible bathroom with space for a roll-in shower.

This floor plan includes a roomy bathroom with two sinks, a shower, and a bathtub. There are two spacious bedrooms, perfect for comfortable living.

Large windows throughout the apartment let in plenty of natural light, making the space feel warm and inviting.

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2. Space-Efficient One-Bedroom Layout

2D floor plan of an accessible one-bedroom apartment with a combined kitchen and living room, a spacious bedroom, and a large bathroom. The bathroom includes turning space for a wheelchair and a roll-in shower, while the open layout in the living and kitchen area allows easy movement.

This floor plan features an open-concept layout that combines the living, dining, and kitchen areas.

Even with a smaller total area, the bedroom has plenty of space for a queen-sized bed. Plus, the large windows provide a lot of natural light. 

  • 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
  • L-shaped kitchen
  • 52 square meters (798 sq ft)
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3. Elegant and Accessible One-Bedroom Layout

2D floor plan of an accessible one-bedroom apartment with a bedroom, kitchen, living room, and large bathroom. The layout shows wide turning spaces for a wheelchair in each room, an open kitchen with clear circulation, and an accessible bathroom with space for a roll-in shower.

This floor plan strikes a nice balance between comfort and practicality.

With an open living room and an L-shaped kitchen, plus wide doorframes, there's plenty of room for easy movement, making it wheelchair-friendly.

  • 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
  • L-shaped kitchen
  • 55 square meters (560 sq ft)
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4. Three Bedroom House with Patio

2D floor plan of an accessible three-bedroom house with a primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen with island, dining room, living room, pantry, closets, and a large outdoor porch. The layout shows wide circulation areas and wheelchair turning spaces for easy movement.

Looking for something with a little more room? This three-bedroom layout has a handy pantry and a walk-in closet for all your storage needs.

The open kitchen and living room make it easy to move around and enjoy time with family and friends. Plus, you’ll love having your own patio to relax on.

  • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
  • Kitchen with island
  • 163 square meters (1765 sq ft)
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5. 108m² One Story House

Black and white floor plan of a wheelchair accessible house with a large bedroom

This floor plan features a kitchen with U-shaped countertops, making it easy to access everything you need.

The bedroom has more than enough room for a king-sized bed and a comfortable seating area. Plus, the bathroom includes a roll-in shower for added convenience.

  • 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
  • U-shaped kitchen
  • 108 square meters (1117 sq ft)
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6. Accessible Floor Plan with Garage

2D floor plan of an accessible one-bedroom house with a living room, kitchen, bathroom, reading nook, laundry room, and garage. The layout includes wide circulation areas and turning spaces for wheelchair access, with direct entry into the home and garage.

This 142m² layout boasts a large open-concept design, featuring a spacious living area that connects to the dining area and kitchen.

It also includes a separate laundry room and a one-car garage for added convenience.

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7. Cozy One-Bedroom Apartment

2D floor plan of an accessible one-bedroom apartment with a bedroom, open kitchen, living room, and large bathroom. The design shows wheelchair turning space in the bathroom and living areas, with clear circulation for easy movement.

Living in a smaller apartment doesn’t have to feel cramped. This 48m² one-bedroom layout offers a spacious bedroom and an accessible bathroom.

The one-wall kitchen leaves plenty of room for a small dining table and a cozy living area, making it a comfortable place to call home.

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8. Apartment with Roll-In Shower

2D floor plan of an accessible one-bedroom apartment with a large bathroom, open kitchen with dining area, living room, and bedroom. The layout includes wide circulation areas and wheelchair turning spaces for easy access.

This floor plan features a wheelchair-accessible bathroom equipped with a convenient roll-in shower. The large L-shaped kitchen is designed for easy use, making cooking simple for everyone.

With one bedroom and one bathroom, this design offers both comfort and accessibility.

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9. Simple One-Person Apartment

2D floor plan of an accessible one-bedroom apartment with an open living room and kitchen, a spacious bathroom, and a bedroom. The design includes wheelchair turning spaces in the living area, bedroom, and bathroom.

This simple yet comfortable floor plan is designed to make you feel at home. The bedroom is tucked away in the back corner, with two windows and a sliding door for easy access.

Directly across from the bedroom, the bathroom also has a sliding door and a glass walk-in shower, along with two small windows for natural light.

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10. 150m² Three Bedroom House Plan

2D floor plan of an accessible three-bedroom house with a primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large open living and dining room, kitchen, and deck. The design includes wide circulation areas and wheelchair turning spaces throughout.

This layout features an open-concept living room, dining area, and kitchen, creating a friendly atmosphere. There are two small bedrooms on one side of the hallway, while the primary bedroom and bathroom are on the other.

Both bathrooms include a glass shower and plenty of space to move around. Plus, there’s a spacious patio out back, perfect for entertaining and relaxing outdoors.

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Accessible bathroom with a roll-in shower, wall-mounted grab bar, handheld showerhead, raised toilet with support rails, and wall-mounted sink.

Create Your Own Accessible Floor Plan

All the floor plans in this post were created in the RoomSketcher app.

  • Draw accurate floor plans with the right space for accessibility
  • Add features like roll-in showers or wider hallways
  • Explore it in 3D to see how the space feels before you build

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