Wet room design ideas – the pros and cons of having a wet room

by Kremy PUBLISHED Sep 17, 2015

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Pros and cons of having a wet room
- Wet room design ideas – functionality and modern interiors

How a wet room is different to a bathroom? Sounds like a logical question. By definition a wet room is a bathroom in which the shower area is not separated and the water is drained through a drainage on the floor. The drainage may be located in the center of the bathroom or in proximity with the shower. We shall show you examples of wet room design ideas which are modern, functional and especially good looking.

Pros and cons of having a wet room

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Wet rooms are the perfect solution for limited spaces. This, of course, does not mean, that it has to be dull and boring. Limited space may be challenging but you will see some fantastic wet room design ideas in the gallery below. An advantage is the fact that it is much easier to clean as there are no screens or partition walls. With proper ventilation and floor and wall treatment, the room will be an asset to the home and will definitely add value to the property.

On the downside one may point out the fact that towels and bathroom accessories will require some special attention when storing, so that they do not get soaked. It is advisable that such rooms are tiled from floor to ceiling and this may be costly.

Wet room design ideas – functionality and modern interiors

A good design means a good bathroom. On the planning stage of your wet room you need to make sure that all the fittings and furniture pieces will be functional and on their right place. Although they are mostly designed in small areas, there are quite many wet room design ideas in large spaces as many people prefer a more open space. Usually the space lacks a bathtub which leaves more free space.

Modern designs are focused on the visual appeal and convenience, as well as efficiency. Wall and floor tiles in brighter colors enlarge a small space visually. Shower heads can be fixed to the wall or the ceiling and the toilet and bathroom sink can be placed away from the shower area to minimize exposure to the spray of water.