If you’ve ever travelled, you have likely seen a wet room.
These bathrooms are quite novel in that they include all bathroom accessories
in the same space, without any separation. Instead of separating the shower
from the remainder of the room, it’s all included in the same space and the
shower is generally at the same level was the rest of the room.
These rooms provide a unique feel for the washroom, but they
have a number of other benefits, as well. These include:
They’re Accessible
Anyone can use the shower in a wet room, since it’s level.
This makes it very easy for someone with mobility issues to get in and shower.
This is ideal for the elderly or anyone who has some difficulty with walking
and standing. You may also need to adapt things slightly to be more accessible
by providing handles to help someone get on and off the toilet, or a shower
chair to make it easier to shower.
They Boost the Value of Your Home
A wet room, as a second bathroom, is a good way to increase
your home’s value. For many, this is the sort of bathroom that is a practical
way to deal with any potential mobility problems in the future.
The main reasons for having a wet room as a second bathroom
is that most people will request a bathtub. If you don’t have one in the wet
room, then you’ll want to customise it to hold a tub, or you may wish to have a
bathroom that is a bit more formal in its design, with a tub.
They’re Totally
Waterproof
To prevent any sort of issue with liquid dripping through a
floor or wall, these rooms are completely waterproofed. They can be used on any
floor or your home, due to this, and tend to avoid the more common issues of
mould due to water dripping through a floor where there wasn’t supposed to be
any water.
They Look Great
There’s a real aesthetic fell to a wet room, when it is
properly designed. The smooth, flawless way that each piece adds to the room
will give it a sophisticated look. These rooms tend to be minimalistic at best,
so they really appeal to those who enjoy a modern, simple look.
Long Lasting
When you design a wet room, you’ll find that it will last
far longer than most other rooms. The reason for this is that it requires
minimal maintenance and is already leak proof. Since there is no water getting
out, the space will remain pristine for a very long time.
Everything in the room should be waterproof and designed to
be sprayed down. This eliminates so many problems as you clean and use the wet
room. It’s still a wonderful place to spend your time and you’ll find that the
timeless beauty of the room is ideal for years to come.
Easy to Clean
If you need to clean a wet
room
, you can simply spray it with disinfectant and then sweep and
mop as needed. With the waterproof design, you should have no difficulty
cleaning the entire space rapidly. It can literally be sprayed down with water,
as everything will just run down the drain. You’ve never experienced cleaning
like this!
The average wet room saves you a good 10 minutes a day on
cleaning and can be easily disinfected in no time. This means you have extra
time to go ahead and do other things, rather than spending your time cleaning.
It’s Stylish
There is a certain appeal to a room that is designed to get
wet. The tiled walls and floors give it a certain feel that isn’t available in
another design. If you’ve used wall mounted bathroom fixtures, it can actually
look even sleeker.
With the same tiles throughout the space, you create a sense
of unity that also helps the space feel more open and exciting. Even if you
have a relatively small space, turning it into a wet room is innovative and
stylish.
Small Bathroom Ideas
If you’re trying to turn out a small bathroom or plan a new
bathroom, you’ll find that using the wet room configurations makes it nice and
simple. You just need to figure out where to put everything in the room and
leave it all open plan.
For example, you might have the toilet and sink near the
door and the back of the space is for the shower. There’s no need for a bathtub,
which would take up additional space. In fact, the shower is more than enough
to allow you to bathe and prepare for the day. If you really need a bathtub,
it’s common to put this in another room and have the wet room stay shower only.
With a wet room, everything is tiled, to ensure it is
waterproof. This gives the room a nice cohesive feel to it and prevents water
from causing any issues. You may have a drain in the middle of the floor so any
water is easily drained away.
To make the room even more stylish and simpler to clean,
consider using wall mounted sinks and toilets. These will leave the floor
completely free of any sort of clutter and grime. You don’t have to worry about
cleaning around the edges of the toilet, as it won’t be sitting on the floor.
Bathroom Renovations
Are you planning to do some bathroom renovations? Thinking
of adding a wet room to your home? There are a few things to consider here.
First, you’ll need to look at what needs to be taken out if
you’re going to seal the room. Since sealing it is non-negotiable, you will
need to determine how to manage this part first. Contact your contractor to
find out what is involved in this type of sealing. They will be responsible for
removing everything from the existing bathroom and tiling it all to fit your
new design.
You’ll also have to look at where the drainage will be. Some
wet rooms have a central tile or drain, while others use the shower drain.
Everything needs to angle toward the drain, or you’ll have puddles in the
bathroom, which may become dangerous. You may have a single round drain, or you
can provide a grate where everything runs out. The existing plumbing system
will help determine which option is best for you.
A simple way to transform your bathroom during renovations
is to remove the bathtub and replacing it with a shower head only. You can also
ensure that the room feels completely open by using a glass partition or half
door for the shower, with no other separation. In some wet rooms, even this is
eliminated.
Essentially, you are minimising the amount of fixtures being
used in the space, and will create a room that is designed to serve you in the
best way possible. It can be completely open and provide you with a spacious
feel, or you can use small items to help define the spaces, such as the glass
door marking off the shower.
The idea behind a wet room is open concept, so make sure you
focus on this when creating your space. The last thing you want is to keep it
all closed up and divided. While this may work well for a regular bathroom, it
is not the purpose behind a wet room.
As you renovate, you will want to replace the entire floor
with a single type of flooring. It should remain the same, even in the shower
area. This makes it much easier to clean and can be anything from regular tiles
to rock like granite or marble. This all depends on the look you want in the
room.
Your contractor will be able to help you design the perfect
wet room
or bathroom, with all the elements you treasure. It’s best
to draw up plans ahead of time, so you know more or less what they will be
doing to fix up your home. You can also ask to see a few different ideas and
sketches, so you’ll be able to select the best option for your particular
needs.
Looking for the professionals in wet rooms?
Contact Bells today to get a quote on your design.
