A major home furnishings retailer is introducing a new line of products designed to make life easier for people with disabilities.

Ikea said this month that it is rolling out a collection of accessible items for the home. The line known as Bäsingen includes a shower chair, two different step stools and a handful of bathroom accessories.

“There are many people who experience impactful and common circumstantial changes that can make something as simple as taking a shower challenging,” said Wâtte Zijlstra, a product design developer at Ikea. “The starting point for Bäsingen was a clear need for specific product functions. Then, we widened our scope through design to ensure the products are for the many, as Bäsingen is created to support anyone in their daily life.”

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Items in the inclusively designed collection are sturdy, easy to grip and they feature soft edges, non-slippery feet and holes for drainage, Ikea said. In addition, the products are offered in a dark color that was selected both to ensure that they are aesthetically pleasing and highly visible.

“The products were created to bring great functionality together with a beautiful design, as they have a minimalistic expression that is rooted in our Scandinavian design tradition. Bäsingen should blend in regardless of your style and shouldn’t be something you need to put away or hide,” said Sarah Fager, a senior designer at Ikea.

Bäsingen is available in stores and online with items ranging in price from $11.99 to $38.99.

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