Universal Design Working for Everybody A redesigned bath caters to a client with multiple sclerosis and his wife ABOVE The larger 36-in.-wide shower allows for a wheelchair and an assistant, and the smaller vanity size makes room for access to the toilet. BY ERINN WALDO 50 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - it's one of those mystery diseases that changes lives and how a home is lived in.The client of designer Alisa Hofmann of Oakland, Calif.-based Design Set Match was found dealing with both the disease and living with an outdated bathroom completely unsuited for both him and his wife. "Not only was it ugly, but it wasn't very user friendly," said Hofmann. SMALL BUT FLEXIBLE SPACES For the husband, his disease causes problems with mobility, flexibility and reach. His wife will need to assist her husband if necessary, but she also would need to use the bathroom personally. "That's what universal design is - making it work for people of different heights and dif- ferent abilities, as well as being aesthetically Kitchen & Bath Business / JAN. 2016 / KBBONLINE.COM / The official sponsor of KBIS (KBIS.com)http://www.KBBONLINE.COM http://www.KBIS.com