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Wet room ideas open up the opportunity for contemporary creative design, without the need to squeeze in a shower enclosure or raised shower tray.

A wet room can be a real luxury at home, even when the space you have to work with is limited. Try thinking along the lines of colorful floor-to-ceiling tiles, built-in seating and sleek, concealed pipework. 

A true wet room without any panels provides you with more room to move, and an open-layout is easier to keep clean than a regular shower. 

However, wet rooms are a big project to take on when it comes to bathroom ideas. The tanking process to ensure your room is completely watertight can be a significant upheaval, not to mention costly, too. 

You may want to weigh this up against the longevity of the space, as a wet room’s seamless design makes it a great option for accessibility and future-proofing your home for years to come.

Wet room ideas

Wet rooms have become an increasingly popular choice for shower-lovers because they are the perfect solution for small bathrooms when you don’t have the space for both a bath tub and a separate shower. 

The key difference between a shower and a wet room is the fact that while both may have shower screens, wet rooms are completely open spaces without the stand-in tray you will normally get in a shower. The floor is at one level and water is allowed to flow freely to a drain. 

A wet room can provide a spacious showering area and the high-end look of a luxurious spa hotel because the look tends to be very streamlined. Wet rooms  are also level entry, so easily accessible to all, not to mention hygienic and easy to clean. Done well, a wet room is incredibly desirable and can boost your home’s value, too. 

There are a number of things to consider when planning a wet room or walk-in shower – from suitable flooring to drainage points – so that you can achieve the best results.  

1.  Ensure the space you intend to use is fully tanked

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It goes without saying that a wet room needs to be waterproof. Luckily builders are a lot savvier about how to achieve fully tanked spaces nowadays and wet room tanking systems and products are readily available. 

'In particular, hidden tray systems, which fit under the floor tiles and take care of drainage gradients and watertightness have proved a real game-changer,' says Nicholas Cunild, MD of luxury shower brand Matki . 'Low-level shower trays that fit flush with the tiles are also popular and can help define the shower room in a bigger room. Wet room installation is not for novices, it’s important to find a tanking specialist or builder with verifiable experience.'

2. Consider underfloor heating to keep the space dry

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'It’s important to take extra steps with regards to heat, ventilation and drying than you would in a regular bathroom,' continues Nicholas Cunild. 'You may be lucky enough to live in a hot climate which naturally gives a warmer bathroom. But if you live in a colder climate and you exit a wet room onto carpeted rooms – add kids, dogs and all the rest –  it is a recipe for waterlogged, messy floors everywhere. 

'A screen will help contain major puddles, but underfloor heating and heated towel rails will also speed up the drying process and help prevent slip hazards. Mechanical ventilation is a must and will help clear steam quickly – look for models with intelligent humidity sensors that automatically boost when required.' You can also pair this with a beautiful, easy-to-wash bathroom rug idea.

3. Consider different surfaces ideas, not just tiles

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Tiling from floor-to-ceiling is practical but can feel cold and uninviting in large volumes. Nicholas points out the importance of exploiting other options. 

'We’ve noted a rise in polished plaster – both traditional Tadelakt and more modern Microcement – in wet room designs and the results are stunning,' he says.  

Built up in layers, the finish is waterproof and seamless, so there’s no grubby grout to tackle. 

4. Pick the right sanitaryware 

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'If you are embracing the full wet room in a large bathroom look and omitting any sort of enclosure or screen, it is fundamental to think about your choice of sanitaryware, as it is likely that it will get wet from the spray of the shower or the condensation in the room,' advises Rebecca Milnes, designer at CP Hart . 

'Opt for ceramics that are flush to the wall and are ideally wall-mounted. A wall-hung toilet is a brilliant choice in a wet room, as there are no areas for water to pool and it makes cleaning easier.'

Though a bathroom that has been tanked doesn’t necessarily need a shower panel, you may want to add one to prevent towels or toilet rolls getting wet. Opt for a fluted or frosted finish to maintain a level of privacy if your wet room forms part of the main bathroom.

'In order to create a true wet room, a watertight environment must be created by tanking both the floor and walls of the room to thoroughly protect it from leaks. First a watertight membrane is laid, then the room will need to be tiled throughout with a gentle gradient in the main a shower area so the water flows away easily into the waste.'

5.  Choose the right size sanitaryware to enhance the sense of space

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It’s important to choose sanitaryware that is slightly smaller than the average in size so that it can make the room look bigger. A  wall-hung toilet with a concealed cistern, is not just easier to keep clean, but being able to see the floor gives the illusion of a bigger room. Wall-hung bathroom vanity ideas will also help reduce visual clutter and use the bathroom space more effectively. 

6. Play with the illusion of space

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Using matching tiles or composite panels on both floors and walls is a good idea for wet rooms and small bathrooms as it will accentuate the sense of space.  

Create areas of bathroom color, and even patterns using mosaics or tiles in a variety of formats, to give definition to your shower space, or mix shapes, sizes and shades for a unique look.

'Add glossy finishes and sleek chrome fittings and use matching shower tile ideas or composite panels on both floors and walls to accentuate the sense of space. Create areas of color and even patterns using mosaics or tiles in a variety of formats to give definition to your shower space, or mix shapes, sizes and shades for a unique look.'

Make sure the floor tiles you want have an appropriate non-slip bathroom flooring rating for wet areas – look out for raised, textured finishes or anti-slip properties in your search.

'Good-quality porcelain tiles are perfect for use in wet rooms and walk-in showers,' says Jo Oliver, Director at Stone & Ceramic Warehouse . 'Firstly, they are impervious to water, making them an ideal solution for everyday use. They also won’t be damaged by detergents or any of the other chemicals we frequently expose our shower surfaces to. '

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While it’s easiest to install a small wet room in a new-build or extension, any bathroom, upstairs or down, can be fully tanked for wet room use. 

There are certain situations where a wet room comes into its own. 'Wet rooms are particularly effective in small or awkward scenarios, like rooms with sloped ceilings or strange layouts, as you can maximize the showering area without the restrictions of standard shower tray sizes,' says Nicholas Cunild. 

Issues like the direction of floor joists can be problematic but not insurmountable. 'In some cases, you may need to accept a step up into the room, in order to achieve the necessary gradients for efficient water drainage. If it’s done by a good professional, it will be unnoticeable.'

8. Fake a wet room 

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If you are not able to create a true wet room, the latest ultra-low profile shower trays are a clever alternative.

A frameless shower enclosure will give any bathroom a modern, seamless feel and create a contained area for showering without the need for a separate cubicle.  

Paired with a low-profile shower tray, these walk-in shower ideas with frameless, clear glass panels help to make even the smallest of spaces feel less claustrophobic and therefore a more calming showering experience.

Don’t forget to allow for adequate drainage at the planning stage. Your shower floor ideas may need to be fitted at a sloped angle away from any doors so water can drain away easily. A sunken shower tray that can be installed flush to the rest of the floor.

9. Bring in pattern to help zone the shower area

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Many wet room designs lean towards a minimalist look but it can also be a great opportunity to introduce color and pattern into the space. 

Even in an open plan space you can use a showstopping tile on the shower walls and floor to zone the shower area. If you are feeling even braver you can contrast the tiles you use on the floor and walls for even more impact. 

10. Find the right tile

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Bright and colorful wet rooms make for an invigorating shower experience. Ideal if you're not naturally a morning person. Smaller bathroom tile ideas like mosaics are a great choice for wet rooms, as they’re easy to lay in a slope towards the drainage hole. 

Alternatively, a mix of metro and patterned tiles create a cool and contemporary appearance.

Maintain a seamless look by incorporating a recessed shelf within the shower – a great shower storage idea to keep essential bottles without encroaching on the rest of the space.

11. Enhance the floor factor

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Shower floor ideas are one of the most important factors when planning and developing a wet room. 

Most bathroom flooring types can accommodate the pipes needed for drainage in a wet room – even concrete. But in some instances, the flooring will need to be taken up before tiling takes place to ensure the drainage pipes can be positioned with the necessary slope for the water to drain away.

Tiles are the best type of flooring for a wet room. Damla Turgut, founder of Otto Tiles & Design , advises: 'The most suitable types of tiles for a wet room floor are porcelain or natural stone such as marble, terrazzo, encaustic cement or mosaic tiles. Because of their construction and high-shine finish, we would not recommend the use of ceramic tiles on a wet room floor, they are however suitable for wet room walls as are the very on-trend zellige tiles.'

12. Turn a loft space into a wet room

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There are so many advantage to having a wet room. 

You can create a more impressive shower room design in an average-sized bathroom simply by removing the bath and freeing up the space needed for a walk-in shower. For instance, if you have a loft space, consider installing a wet room here.

You probably will need a special extractor fan in your wet room. The build-up of moisture and condensation is greater in a wet room than in a traditional bathroom. Fans operated by light switches alone often aren’t effective enough. A good fan needs to be wired into the room (still coming on with the light switch) but with a separate cut-off switch, which is outside the room. Humidity-tracking extractor fans are best for wet rooms as they work continuously and incrementally with automatic extraction for however much steam is in the room.

13. Create a spa-like sanctuary

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Real estate agents are quick to point out that a family home without a bath will be less saleable, but there are creative wet room ideas with baths you can explore. 

If space allows, the bathroom can be turned into a spa-like sanctuary with a bath, vanity unit and smaller wet room-style cubicle. 

'Wet rooms give an added level of luxury, allowing a continuous floor finish making a space feel seamless and bigger,' says Gemma Holsgrove, Associate Director at interior design agency Sims Hilditch . 'With cleverly positioned fittings it can certainly feel well thought through. '

A wet room design can also work alongside a bath, as Sally Cutchie of BC Designs explains. 'Choosing to have a wet room can actually be hugely beneficial when wanting a bath to sit in the same space,' she says.

'As a wet room is fully waterproof it doesn’t need a shower enclosure fitting,' she adds. 'This can free up a lot of extra space for the all-important bath.'

If your bathroom is on the small side, then use the same material to clad your whole space. A strong stone, like marble, is a stylish option.

14. Take a seat

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Add built-in seating to your wet room for a sauna-like experience. Complete the look with a large rainfall showerhead, then simply sit back and relax.

A wood look can offer a holistic spa bathroom experience, but you'll need to ensure any timber is treated so that it's suitable for a wet area. Or you can mimic the look with tiles. Just make sure they have a non-slip treatment and are comfortable to sit on.

15. Let the light in

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If you are creating a new space for your wet room, you will need to think about light sources during planning. A huge skylight like this creates the illusion of showering outdoors. So if you've been inspired by trips to tropical climes such as Bali or Thailand, this could be a practical way to recreate that magic.

The best bathroom lighting ideas feature at least two lighting circuits – one for overhead lighting and another for adjustable mood and task lighting. Where you place these will depend on any natural light sources, too.

16. Install a space to rest and recharge

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When considering how to choose a shower for your wet room, Paul Bailey, Senior Category Manager at GROHE , says: 'Features such as steam, sound and chromotherapy through built-in lighting modules are increasing in popularity, due to growing demand for spa and wellness inspired bathroom spaces. '

Wet rooms are considered a practical and luxurious addition to a home. However, they can be costly. Nick Cryer of Berkeley Place says: 'Wet room installations are more specialist, more time consuming and more expensive. All the materials and kit is very readily available, however, we recommend only experts are employed to complete the installation.'

Are wet rooms a good idea? 

There are lots of benefits to having a wet room – from being able to utilise a small or awkward space where a bath or standard shower enclosure cannot fit, to future-proofing your home.

Estate agents are quick to point out that a family home without a bath will be less saleable. But there are creative options you can explore. For instance, if you have a large master bedroom, consider installing a freestanding, statement tub here for a dash of hotel chic.

'Investing time and money into creating a wet room and properly tanking it can also be incredibly useful when it comes to busy family bath times,' says Paul Bailey, Senior Category Manager at GROHE UK.

The main drawback is the investment and upheaval a wet room project brings, mainly due to the fact that all wet room ideas require proper tanking. 

'One other point worth noting is that wet rooms can get quite cold, because there’s no enclosure to keep the steam in,' adds Yousef Mansuri, head of design at C.P. Hart.

How small can a wet room be?

While wet rooms are not limited to incremental sizing, most bathroom designers would recommend that the showering section of a wet room measures a minimum 800 x 800mm. 

When planning a shower design for a small bathroom, there are a few aspects which may determine the space required. Will pipework be exposed or concealed? Do you need to install a glass panel to prevent other areas of the room from getting wet?

Don’t forget that adequate ventilation must also be installed in line with building regulations to prevent mould and damp spots.

Get the right layout for a wet room

There's no denying that plumbing can limit the layout of a wet room. Basins, baths and showers only have to take away water but, if placed 12ft from an outside wall, the drainage will have to slope gently downwards for quite a long way, avoiding joists, which may not be running in a helpful direction. The sooner an architect or plumber raises a few floorboards, the sooner you’ll know your options.

'In a wet room, the shower area is flush with the floor level and the drain is fitted into the fully tiled floor. Originally wet rooms were completely open without any glass partition. However, a simple fixed glass panel creating a walk-in shower area is a much more practical choice and has become the most popular trend,' advises Rebecca Milnes, designer at CP Hart .

'Wet room systems are not limited to incremental sizing, like shower trays often are, so they are a great solution for awkward or tight spaces. 

'In small rooms it is possible to turn the whole area into a walk-in shower. However, it is best to be mindful of the items in the bathroom that need to be kept dry, such as towels and toilet rolls.

'One of the first things to consider when planning a wet room is where to position the drain. Ideally the drain should be as far away from the bathroom door as possible, to minimise any risk of water escaping the room. 

'If you have a wooden sub-floor, the way your joists run is crucial to where your drain can be positioned. You’ll also need to think about which way the gradient fall towards the waste will run, to avoid any tricky wedging effects.'

What's the difference between a wet room and a walk-in shower?

‘A true wet room is a fully waterproofed space without a fixed shower door or tray, and usually has an open tiled shower area,’ explains Nicholas Cunild, managing director of Matki.

A walk-in shower, on the other hand, is an area in a bathroom or shower room with a low-level shower tray and glass surrounds. While completely watertight, you may still wish to include a glass panel in a wet room to contain the water spray.

Is a wet room expensive?

There’s no doubt that a wet room is an investment. The tanking process to ensure the room is completely waterproof can be costly and takes time. All wet room ideas involve tiling the space from floor to ceiling carefully while ensuring proper drainage. 

Concealing pipework can also be an investment, though this can often allow recessed shelving and storage to be created as an additional benefit.

You can find out how much it costs to install a wet room in our guide.

What kind of costs are involved in a wet room?

It is never cheap to re-do a bathroom. In a family bathroom with two basins, a WC, a bath and a shower, quality items will easily add up to £5,000. 

Installation adds a further £3,000 or so and, with cabinets and storage, good quality mirrors, tiles and lighting, it generally adds up to between £10,000 and £15,000.

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The build-up of moisture and condensation is greater in a wet room than in a traditional bathroom. Fans operated by light switches alone often aren’t effective enough.  

A good fan needs to be wired into the room (still coming on with the light switch) but with a separate cut-off switch, which is outside the room. Humidity-tracking extractor fans are best for wet rooms as they work continuously and incrementally, with automatic extraction for how much steam is in the room.

Pick the right wet room flooring

'When deciding which wet room system to go for, think about what your sub-floor is made of. There are systems for both solid and wooden floors. If you have a concrete floor, it can be quite invasive to channel in a waste and create the gradient fall required for drainage,' advises Rebecca Milnes of CP Hart.

'Forgoing a shower tray in favour of a wet room allows the floor tiles to run through to the shower area, which adds visual space to a room. However, not all surfaces are safe to use in a wet room setting and it is crucial to know what the slip rating of the material is. I’d recommend using a material with a structured, textured finish to give extra grip in wet areas. Mosaics are also a great choice for wet areas, as the grout lines between the tiles give appropriate grip.

'In cases where a step-up to the wet area is needed, the step should be at least 10cm high, as anything lower can be easily overlooked by those not familiar with the room and can become a trip hazard. Adding under-plinth lighting can highlight the step and add ambiance to the room.'

Tanking a wet room

'Tanking is essential in a wet room,' says Rebecca Milnes. 'This is a multi-step process which entails several layers of waterproofing to ensure an excellent seal – much like a swimming pool. 

'The two main approaches for tanking a wet room are using a self-adhesive bitumen-based waterproof membrane, or applying a paint-on liquid wall membrane. It is always best to speak to your supplier about the best system for your project.'

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13 wet room ideas and tricks for a minimalist bathroom |

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For many years, wet room ideas were a divisive choice for a bathroom renovation. While they were favored for the idea that they could make your space look bigger, and that they work well for small spaces, the major drawback was the idea that when you shower, the whole bathroom gets wet. 

Originally, wet rooms were completely open without any glass partition, however, a simple fixed glass panel creating a walk-in shower area is a much more practical choice and the general trend for wet rooms has evolved to include some sort of shower screen.  

Now, in terms of modern bathroom ideas, wet rooms are certainly up there with the most popular. While the process of installing a wet room might be more disruptive and expensive than a standard bathroom re-fit, by tanking the envelope of your bathroom, you can streamline your floor tile finishes and create level-access showers which are more practical. 

All-in-all, this means a more minimalist, modern bathroom, but the design possibilities don't end there. From types of floor and wall finishes to screens and alternative bathroom layouts, take a look at our gallery of the very best in wet room ideas to inspire your space. 

Wet room ideas 

Wet rooms are ideal as small bathroom ideas or awkward spaces such as below sloping ceilings or in rooms with height restrictions. They’re a job best left to the professionals to ensure adequate drainage, tanking, and slip resistance. If you love the spacious look of a wet room, creating a wet room-style showering area is much easier thanks to the variety of off-the-shelf low-profile shower trays, recessed storage niches, and frameless glass shower screens and hinged doorways now on offer.

Bespoke trays and screens offer the option of creating a generously sized shower room – perhaps for two – where you can take advantage of the latest shower systems that transform washing into a wellbeing experience, with their wall-mounted body jets and rainfall showerheads incorporating steam, aromatherapy, and chromotherapy features.

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There are some practicalities to consider as part of your wet room design too. One of the first things to consider when planning a wet room is where to position the drain. Ideally, the drain should be as far away from the bathroom door as possible, to minimize any risk of water escaping the room. If you have a wooden sub-floor, the way your joists run is crucial to where your drain can be positioned. A gentle slope or gradient in the main shower area will help ensure that water flows away easily into the waste.

In a wet room, the shower area is flush with the floor level and the drain is fitted into the fully tiled floor.  

1. Use tadelakt for an on-trend wet room 

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Tadelakt, a traditional Moroccan polished plaster has become a bathroom trend for wet rooms thanks to its good looks and practical nature. 'Homeowners are creating design-led wet rooms without grout lines that can collect dirt and grime,' explains Ian Kozlowski, founder of Decor Tadelakt , 'but it's also an eco-friendly, unique wall covering, offering minimalist beauty and texture.' 

Polished with olive soap for a waterproof finish, tadelakt can be used across all the walls in a wet room for a seamless finish, however, it's not really suitable for flooring, and should be combined with tiles or another bathroom flooring idea. 

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When it comes to choosing bathroom tile ideas, mosaic tiles have a lot to offer. They are not only easy to apply, and can be worked well around a shower drain without awkward cuts and fussy detailing, but they can also be used to create bold designs like this two-tone stripe wet room, which runs into the shower area.  

Mosaic tiles are also great underfoot, with extra grout lines creating a non-slip surface. However, be wary that all this extra grout isn't always a practical choice when it comes to keeping your wet room clean and looking its best. 

3. Or choose large format tiles for a practical wet room 

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If you ask Roisin Lafferty, creative director of Kingston Lafferty Design , she'll warn you against using excesses of small tiles in wet rooms.  'I am an absolute lover of detailed and intricate tiling, however not for a wet room – where it’s a case of the less grout the better for longevity and cleanliness,' she says. 

'Large-format marble is timeless and very practical, just make sure you have a slip rating if required. Large-format terrazzo or tiles give a similar streamlined effect. And for the highest-end finish, opt for a seamless full-height glass screen with minimal framing or fittings.'

When using large format tiles for a walk-in shower, you need to make sure you specify anti-slip tiles on the floor, especially for shower tile flooring ideas where there's the greatest chance of slipping on wet flooring.  

4. Pick a folding shower screen for a small wet room 

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Wet rooms have a great advantage in a small bathroom layout in that they don't require bulky shower trays or enclosures, meaning that it's possible to squeeze a shower into a tight corner, often next to a bath. 

'When it comes to showers, a separate shower can often be considered a luxury if space is tight. However, there are a couple of clever ways around it including wet rooms and folding shower screens that take up much less room than a typical shower,' says Barrie Cutchie, design director at BC Designs.  

In this small bathroom shower idea, a fixed screen would have made access to the shower and the bath difficult and cramped, while the folding shower screen still helps to keep water in one area of the wet room. 

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Reeded glass isn't just a huge interior design trend, it's a no-brainer for a beautiful wet room. Not only does the texture of this glass add to a richer scheme, but it can also be used to create pockets of privacy in a wet room, whether it's being used by more than one person at once, or shielding a shower from the view of a window. There are plenty of shower screens on the market featuring reeded glass too, while enclosures using this type of glass are harder to come by. 

Reeded glass is also a little more forgiving than standard glass when it comes to watermarks and limescale, making it a practical choice too. 

6. Opt for a modern Crittall-style shower screen 

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Just as steel-framed dividers and doors are much-loved elsewhere in our homes, Crittall-style shower screens are a popular choice for bathrooms and wet rooms for a luxe addition to the space. 

In this design by Day True , the wet room also positions the shower underneath a large roof light, bathing the space with natural light while retaining its sense of privacy. 

7. Or go for a minimalist shower screen 

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While you may be tempted by these feature shower screens, sometimes the best option for a wet room is the simplest. As you have the design possibility to use one tile for flooring throughout a wet room, and with no trays or enclosures to carve up the space, a minimalist shower screen, like this used in this project from Brian O'Tuama Architects , which highlights the seamless nature of the space.  

Consider slimline frames and concealed fixings, as seen in this brass and marble bathroom idea, reducing visual noise for a picture-perfect wet room 

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The beauty of a wet room is that you don't have to have a screen at all if you don't want to. However, practically when using the space, and for those using it after you, it can help to consider where water will sit in the space. In an ideal world, you'll want water and spray to not reach areas like the basin, where you might want to later stand with dry feet. 

'If you are embracing the full wet room look and omitting any sort of enclosure or screen, it is fundamental to think about your choice of sanitaryware, as it is likely that it will get wet from the spray of the shower or the condensation in the room,' says C.P. Hart 's Rebecca Milnes. 'Opt for ceramics that are flush to the wall and are ideally wall-mounted. A wall-hung toilet is a brilliant choice in a wet room, as there are no areas for water to pool and makes cleaning easier. '

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As wet room ideas don't have to have fixed shower enclosure sizes, you can use this as an opportunity to install a double shower set-up. Do you need or will you use two showers in the same space? Only you can answer that, but for a luxury bathroom idea, they can't be beaten. 

This bathroom design, which includes a BC Designs bathtub, incorporates a micro cement shower floor running throughout the wet room, adding an industrial contrast to the marble and luxury fittings used. 

10. Create an enclosure for a partial wet room

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To get the best of both worlds of a wet room, it's possible to divide your bathroom into wet and dry zones. This is usually done by combining the bath and shower into a wet room set-up, separated by an enclosure, but properly tanked in the way a wet room should be. 

This leaves your basin and WC out of the wet zone, making it easier to use these spaces after someone has showered without entering into a wet, humid space.  

11. Create a broken-plan wet room 

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This wet room set-up by interior designer Katie McCrum of McCrum Studio is another way you could look to divide up a bathroom for a more contained wet zone. This broken-plan enclosure means that the wall intersecting the bathroom could be used for this clever bathroom mirror idea, freeing up space in the bathroom, while the showers and bath sit beyond in a dedicated wet zone. 

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Wet rooms are well-loved for their walk-in shower designs, but how about a walk-through shower? In a design such as this, from C.P. Hart, a walk-through wet room set-up allows for an unusual freestanding bath idea, laid out with the tub in the center of the room, meaning the shower can be used from either side without disturbing the flow of the room. 

While walk-through showers may take up extra space for both an entry and exit to the showering area, they have a luxurious feel about them that makes them well-suited to high-end bathrooms.  

13. Try this clever idea to protect wet room windows 

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While this wet room from West One Bathrooms might be small, it's perfectly formed. Not only does this Crittall-style shower screen and hexagonal tile create a modern look, but the designers have come up with a clever way to be able to position the shower next to the window, without exposing it to water spray and excess moisture. 

A hinged screen over the window not only protects it from the shower, but provides privacy when using the shower without sacrificing natural light. Plus, it can still be opened, like a traditional window treatment to enjoy the view. 

What do you need to have a wet room?

To create a wet room, you'll need to create a watertight environment, for example by tanking both the floor and walls of the room to protect it from any leaks. Once a watertight membrane is laid, the room can then be tiled.

When deciding which wet room system to go for, think about what your sub-floor is made of. There are systems for both solid and wooden floors. If you have a concrete floor, it can be quite invasive to channel in a waste and create the gradient fall required for drainage.

Forgoing a shower tray in favor of a wet room allows the floor tiles to run through to the shower area, which adds visual space to a room. However, not all surfaces are safe to use in a wet room setting and it is crucial to know what the slip rating of the material is. C.P Hart's Rebecca Milnes recommends using a material with a structured, textured finish to give extra grip in wet areas. 

Tanking is also essential in a wet room. This is a multi-step process that entails several layers of waterproofing to ensure an excellent seal – much like a swimming pool. The two main approaches for tanking a wet room are using a self-adhesive bitumen-based waterproof membrane or applying a paint-on liquid wall membrane. It is always best to speak to your supplier about the best system for your project.

Hugh is the Deputy Editor of Livingetc. com. From working on a number of home, design and property publications and websites, including Grand Designs, ICON and specialist kitchen and bathroom magazines, Hugh has developed a passion for modern architecture, impactful interiors and green homes. Whether moonlighting as an interior decorator for private clients or renovating the Victorian terrace in Essex where he lives (DIYing as much of the work as possible), you’ll find that Hugh has an overarching fondness for luxurious minimalism, abstract shapes and all things beige. He’s just finished a kitchen and garden renovation, and has eyes set on a bathroom makeover for 2022.  

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Bathroom and toilet accessories

The modern design of bathrooms and toilets can be harmoniously combined thanks to the right accessories. The main quality of accessories is practicality and functionality . Therefore, we help to carefully select the necessary accessories and additional fittings for them.

If you have a hospitality business or interior design is your responsibility, then you must know that the area of ​​\u200b\u200brooms intended for hygiene in a hotel room must meet certain standards. The level and prestige of the hotel depends on this.

Very often, guests staying in a room do not take hygiene products with them. That is why the bathroom and toilet must be equipped with all necessary accessories. In this case, auxiliary accessories for objects, such as: shelves and holders for towels, trash can, brush, etc.

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Bathroom design is not only decoration, plumbing and furniture. Accessories play a very important role in shaping the interior. Along with practical, these details also perform decorative functions, bringing sophistication and comfort to the room.

Types of accessories

Bathroom accessories include many different items and devices. Which of them are necessary for your bathroom, you decide. Everyone "completes" this room in accordance with their needs, tastes and capabilities.

Shelves

If the bathroom has furniture, one shelf, for example glass, on metal holders will suffice. This shelf will be used to place daily hygiene items: toothpaste, brush, shaving accessories, etc. An ideal option for this purpose is a mirror with a shelf placed above the washbasin.

If there is no furniture in the bathroom, it is rational to place several different shelves in it, there are many options: corner, semicircular, rectangular, with one or more tiers, etc. There are shelves that do not require permanent fixation: some are hung on the edge of the bath, others (multi-tiered corner on the rod) are installed at a distance between the side of the bath and the ceiling.

Hooks

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In addition to the usual plastic and metal hooks attached to the wall with screws, there are hooks with Velcro or suction cups. Velcro hooks are attached to tiles, suction cup hooks can be glued to any flat surface, such as a painted chipboard door. Velcro and suction cups are not the most reliable type of fastening - it is better not to hang anything heavy on them and be prepared for the fact that from time to time the hooks, along with what is hung on them, will fall to the floor. The advantage of these hooks is that you do not need to drill the wall to fix them.

Hygiene accessories

Glass for water or elixir used when brushing teeth, complete with stand. It is convenient if the stand is also equipped with a brush holder. There are also separate "brush holders". Such accessories are both ordinary and wall-mounted (attached to the wall). Soap dishes are also made in both "normal" and wall-mounted versions. In the wall version, magnetic models are very convenient: a metal part is pressed into the soap, and the soap dish itself is equipped with a magnet - the soap is “magnetized” to the soap dish. There are also soap dishes that are hung on the edge of the bath. In addition, designer liquid soap dispensers have become very popular lately.

The main requirement when choosing all these accessories is a single style of execution for each of these items.

Laundry baskets

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Laundry baskets can be wicker, plastic, less often metal (not the most hygienic option). The choice of material and design depends on individual taste.

The most important thing is to choose perforated baskets so that their contents are ventilated.

If you plan to store several baskets in the bathroom, it is better to purchase a metal rack with container modules instead of individual containers.

Shower and bath screens

“Soft” rod curtain: a regular curtain that is hung from a rod. Curtain material may vary. Polyethylene is the cheapest, but quickly tarnishes and turns yellow from water. Vinyl is more expensive, but stronger and retains its original appearance much longer. Often vinyl curtains are equipped with weighting agents sewn into the bottom of the canvas - thanks to this, the curtain does not move from the wind and does not stick to the body when washing. The third type is polyester textile curtains with water-repellent impregnation: they cost a little more than vinyl, are usually more beautiful in design, are easy to wash and last a long time.

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Plastic or glass barriers: can be used to enclose a bathtub or separate a shower enclosure.

Textile curtain on a frame: AVANT's novelty on the Russian market is a unique polyester curtain fixed on a frame. The curtain does not get wet, dries quickly and is easy to wash. The frame framing the bathtub or shower compartment is made of aluminium. The curtain is easily attached to it with buttons. The fence is easy to install, prevents splashes on the floor when washing and is much cheaper than traditional glass or plastic framed fences.

Curtain rods: They can be used to attach polyethylene, textile or vinyl curtains. The rods are straight, mounted from wall to wall near the edge of the bath, or curved, repeating the outline of the bath or shower compartment. If the bar is straight, it is better to choose a telescopic (spacer) with rubber gaskets at the ends. It is installed from wall to wall by surprise: drilling or punching walls for installation is not required. Curvilinear look more beautiful and stylish. You can choose a ready-made rod, choosing the size and shape of your bathroom, you can order the desired configuration in a plumbing store - the rod is “bent” in exact accordance with the shape of the bath. Curvilinear rods are indispensable if the bath has a non-standard shape: round, triangular, etc.

Auxiliary rail

Usually made of metal. They are mounted on the side of the bath, so that, grabbing it, it would be more convenient to get out of it. Indispensable if the bath is used by the elderly.

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Bath Screen

Sliding “doors” that cover the area under the bath. Indispensable if the bath is without a podium. They give the interior an aesthetic look and allow you to use a niche under the bathroom for storing household items. Most often, the door material is plastic or MDF, the frame material is plastic or aluminum. They have adjustable stops for a different shape of the bathroom and adjustable legs-supports (attached by surprise). A screen on an aluminum frame is more expensive, but more durable than a plastic one.

Bath headrest

For those who like to lie in the bath for a long time, an irreplaceable thing is a special waterproof and soft polyurethane headrest. It is better to choose models equipped with suction cups.

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Rugs

There are many shapes and colors of bathroom rugs. So that the rug does not slip on the floor and does not get wet, its bottom layer is made of rubber, and the top layer is most often acrylic. The main selection criterion is compliance with the interior design.

Another type of rugs - directly for the bath or shower. They are designed to prevent slipping on the bottom of the tub. Recommended for those who prefer showering to lying in the bath. Special baby mats are usually equipped with suction cups, which further reduce the possibility of slipping, which ensures the safety of the child. Baby bath mats are usually sold in baby supply stores or pharmacies.

Towel holders (hangers)

Ring: the towel is threaded through a ring hung on a hook.

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Swivel (for one or more towels) : one or more rods are hinged horizontally on a vertical bar attached to the wall. To take a towel, just turn the bar towards you, and then move it back to the wall so as not to interfere. Very convenient to use.

Rod mounted : the bar is fixed on both sides of the wall. It happens on one or more towels. Slightly less convenient to use than rotary and ring, but more reliable.

Additional heated towel rails : do not interact with the heating system. They are a lattice wall with several crossbars, on which you can hang towels. They are mounted on the wall above a stationary heated towel rail built into the hot water supply system. The heat from a stationary towel warmer helps towels dry faster.

Stationary (traditional) towel warmers : the traditional towel warmer is a multifunctional item that, in addition to drying towels and other things, also functions as a heating device. There are devices of this kind in almost all bathrooms of standard apartments, but it is difficult to call them accessories, since they perform only a utilitarian, and not a decorative function.

"Functional accessories" include the so-called "designer heated towel rails", which not only heat, but also decorate the bathroom. Designer heated towel rails replace ordinary ones (integrating them into the heating system) to give the interior a more beautiful and cozy look.

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Towel warmers can be made of black steel or brass alloys (devices made of these materials are cheaper than those made of stainless steel, but their service life is noticeably shorter). It is better to choose stainless steel heated towel rails, the service life of which is practically unlimited. The appearance of stainless steel appliances is easy to restore by polishing.

Conventional towel warmers are water and electric . Water heated towel rails : When choosing a traditional designer water heated towel rail, evaluate its heat output. To do this, you need to compare the surface area of ​​​​the purchased heated towel rail with the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe former: they should be approximately the same. Pros: it is built into the water supply system, and therefore does not require extra electricity costs. Cons: work depends on the availability of hot water or central heating in the apartment. Electric towel warmers . Pros: can be mounted anywhere in the bathroom; can be turned on or off as needed. Cons: Requires additional electricity costs.

Materials

Most bathroom accessories are made of plastic or metal. Metal accessories come in a wider range of products than plastic ones. In particular, only among the metal items for the bathroom there are such as an auxiliary handrail for the bath, a heated towel rail and some others. As for the price differences, it mainly depends on the manufacturer, the quality of the material and the design. Designer items made of plastic can cost more than metal of the same purpose and vice versa. Some collections of bathroom accessories are made from combinations of different materials. It can be metal and glass, metal and plastic, metal and ceramics, and even metal, glass and "wood". True, mainly manufacturers of accessories for wet rooms do not use natural wood, but metal decorated to look like wood. This makes things stronger and more durable.

Price range

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Low price segment

Usually these are individual items that are not produced by collections. It is very difficult to match such accessories to each other in order to maintain a single bathroom design style. In addition, in this segment, you can often buy low-quality goods. Inexpensive accessories perform a more utilitarian than decorative function and are suitable only for rented apartments in which it is supposed to live for a short time. Most of these accessories are made in Russia or China.

Middle price segment

Such accessories are often sold in sets — the collections are made in the same style, the items match in color and design. Although sometimes items from the same line can be purchased separately: first a shelf, then a soap dish of the same style and design, etc. That is, the manufacturer does not completely change the collections, but gradually supplements them. The design is usually simple, “unobtrusive”, although if you wish, you can pick up something interesting and of high quality. Most often these are products of Polish, Czech, Dutch, Turkish and Russian companies.

High price segment

More often sold as collections. Made of durable and high-quality plastic or metal, the design is usually very sophisticated. One of the differences from the "middle" segment, where sets of accessories are sold in soft packaging, is the mandatory presence of a beautiful packaging box. The highest prices are for luxury accessories, which are distinguished by a very beautiful, fashionable design and high quality. They are made by well-known designers for manufacturers of sanitary ware or bathroom furniture. Also, "elite" models can be found in companies that specialize exclusively in bathroom accessories. But it is possible to purchase "elite" products at a lower price! For example, accessories of the same company and of approximately equal quality in a series released a long time ago can cost half as much as in a series released recently.

Manufacturers

Most often, bathroom accessories are produced either simply by factories that produce various products from plastic or metal (cheap accessories), or companies producing bathroom equipment or furniture (medium and expensive). So, in the segment of low-cost products, one can note such companies as the Turkish AYROHE, the Saratov plant or little-known Chinese firms. Middle-class accessories (but higher quality) are produced by some Turkish and Polish companies (among the latest BARMED and EKAPLAST), as well as manufacturers from the Czech Republic (for example, ELLUX, EKAPLAST) or Russian ("Sail"). The products of the well-known IKEI can also be attributed to the middle class. Among the expensive products, it is worth noting the products of KEUCO (Germany), GEESA (Holland). Among the most elite luxury designer products are COLOMBO (Italy) and SUPERGRIF (Spain).

Useful tips

— If you have no experience in interior design, it is better not to experiment with too bright and unusual-looking bathroom accessories — they can draw attention to themselves, which will distort the overall idea of ​​the interior. It is quite difficult to “fit” unusual accessories into the overall design of the bathroom, so it is better to purchase accessories that are more neutral in color and style - those that are not very striking.

- Choosing accessories to match the color of the tile is not the best option. Firstly, it is almost impossible to find exactly the same shade, and secondly, the combination of hooks, shelves and other things of the same color with the walls will look boring.

— When designing a bathroom, the ideal option is to purchase furniture, accessories and sanitary ware from the same collection. Some manufacturers create full-fledged "sets" for arranging a bathroom, when shower heads, faucets, toilet seats, shelves, rugs, curtains, etc. are made in the same style.

- Bathroom accessories should be purchased along with plumbing and finishing materials . When the renovation in the bathroom is already completed, it will be much more difficult to find accessories that match the style.

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