Bathroom Design
8 Tips for Creating Your Own Wet Room
Warm up a room full of tile with color, light, texture and wood
The idea is fairly simple: Take a room, put a drain in the middle of it, and tile all four walls. You now have your very own wet room. While this concept is popular in Europe, it has not gained the popularity or exposure here in the States. But as our nation continues to age, the idea of barrier-free interiors continues to be a focus in home remodeling, and wet rooms are the epitome of barrier-free spaces. Everything is raised up off the floor, and there are no internal walls, doors or shower curbs to get in the way.
Wet rooms present one particular design challenge: How do you make a room full of tile and cold surfaces inviting? Here are 8 tips on how to create a warm and inviting wet room of your very own.
Wet rooms present one particular design challenge: How do you make a room full of tile and cold surfaces inviting? Here are 8 tips on how to create a warm and inviting wet room of your very own.
1. Add warmth in tile and wood selections. The most common perception of wet rooms is that they are cold because of all the tile. The use of cream and beige tiles in this wet room variation give it a warm and luxurious feeling. High windows, a floating wood vanity brings in additional beauty and warmth. It’s a beautiful bathroom that just happens to also be a wet room.
2. Look for unused space. This room looks like it was previously a storage room in a warehouse turned residence. The black slate floors, dove grey walls, antiqued tub and large skylight transform this space into a beautiful and industrial wet room.
Look at any unused area in your house for wet room potential. Because a wet room can take up less space than a traditional bathroom, you might be able to add that other bathroom you’ve always wanted.
Look at any unused area in your house for wet room potential. Because a wet room can take up less space than a traditional bathroom, you might be able to add that other bathroom you’ve always wanted.
3. Use texture and patterns to make the space feel larger. The careful selection of penny tiles in bold colors reminiscent of the ocean (think sky, water and sand) plays an important role in making this room feel expansive. The strong horizontal strips and cohesive patterns are all important to the aesthetic and playful nature of this room.
Have fun in your selection of pattern and color. A wet room is already unusual, why not have fun with it?
Have fun in your selection of pattern and color. A wet room is already unusual, why not have fun with it?
4. Feel free to use vintage styling. Most wet rooms trend towards the contemporary and modern aesthetic. This one goes the other direction. With stone-like tiles and a vintage looking pedestal sink, this wet room feels like it belongs in an older home with lots of style.
6. Provide a place to sit. If the space is large enough, outdoor furniture (benches, stools, etc.) are a perfect way to replace the built-in bench found in a traditional shower. What to say about this wet room? It’s absolutely stunning! The pebble floor, stone mosaic walls in the wet zone and that fire-orange bench set it all off.
7. Use glass to separate wet from dry zone. If you’re concerned about getting water everywhere, a glass panel or shower curtain can be used to separate the wet zone from the dry zone. Just make sure it doesn’t impede views through the space.
Freshen up the bathroom with a new shower curtain
With a private garden as the backdrop, this large wet room is truly heaven. A single glass panel with minimal hardware was installed to avoid any unnecessary splash in the dry zone of the room.
Freshen up the bathroom with a new shower curtain
With a private garden as the backdrop, this large wet room is truly heaven. A single glass panel with minimal hardware was installed to avoid any unnecessary splash in the dry zone of the room.
8. Add flexibility with fixtures both high and low. This shower has incredible flexibility with rain shower heads, body sprays and a handshower. The bench encourages seating for a more relaxing shower.
Want more advice? Reach out to a bathroom designer for more ideas
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Want more advice? Reach out to a bathroom designer for more ideas
More:
The Case for a Curbless Shower
A 96-Square-Foot Spa
Next: Browse More Bathroom Design Photos